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Nov 2014 – LBBC Technologies presenting on core removal at ISIC-KHH Conference in Taiwan

Written on 28th November 2014. Posted in Exhibition / Events, News.

Over 150 delegates attended the 8th ISIC conference which ran from 8th to 10th November in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Following the conference a number of foundries met with Howard to discuss in more detail the technicalities of core removal and have subsequently sent parts for LBBC Technologies to run trials at their Leeds based facility.

Nov 2014 – LBBC Technologies new £1.5m facility officially opened

Written on 25th November 2014. Posted in News.

Howard Pickard, Managing Director, said “This new facility is just fantastic for us and is a major investment in the future of the business enabling us to continue to grow, develop new technologies and expand further into new markets.” L-R Cllr Keith Wakefield – Leader of Leeds City Council; Howard Pickard – Managing Director, LBBC Technologies Leeds City Region LEP...

Oct 2014 – LBBC Technologies supplies new core leaching unit to Tech Castings, Indianapolis, USA

Written on 23rd October 2014. Posted in News.

Core Leaching Unit on site at Tech Castings, USA Jeff Lantz, Director “This is a real benefit for our company, the new core leaching unit from LBBC Technologies enables us to confidently remove the cores, both simple and complex in a significantly shorter time than our previously sub contracted open bath method.” Tech Castings are offering their new core leaching capability...

Oct 2014 – LBBC Technologies welcomes CMF meeting to new facility

Written on 23rd October 2014. Posted in Exhibition / Events, News.

John Parker, Chief Executive of the Cast Metals Federation (CMF) said “It was great to have the meeting at LBBC Technologies new facility and to see the impressive investment and work being done in future developments.”

Oct 2014 – LBBC Technologies presents at Precision Castparts conference in Ohio, USA

Written on 20th October 2014. Posted in Exhibition / Events, News.

As LBBC have over 100 years of experience of manufacturing pressure vessels, Howard was requested to present on Pressure Vessel Safety particularly on autoclave safety and the importance of good equipment maintenance. LBBC pressure vessels are fully certified thereby providing a guarantee of exceeding the required quality and safety standards. The pressure vessels are manufactured with U stamp...

Sept 2014 – LBBC moves into new £1.5m manufacturing facility with LEP support

Written on 15th September 2014. Posted in News.

Work on the new 15,000 sq ft facility in Stanningley, Leeds, was completed at the end of August, following an eight-month build period managed by Triton Construction. The new premises feature 10,000 sq ft of manufacturing space for assembly, testing and development, plus 5,000 sq ft of modern office space. The £1.5 million investment has been supported by a £130,000 grant from the LEP’s business...

Aug 2014 – LBBC to demonstrate new ceramic core leaching unit at ICI Equipment Show

Written on 1st August 2014. Posted in Exhibition / Events.

As part of LBBC Technologies’ extensive R & D into the core leaching process, as presented in a paper at ICI 2013 by Howard Pickard, the company have developed a new ceramic core leaching model to extend the range of component and core geometry that can be efficiently leached. This unit now provides a solution for the commercial and medical sectors as well as low volume aerospace components. The...

July 2014 – LBBC Technologies move into new facilities

Written on 1st July 2014. Posted in News.

Our address and telephone number will remain the same. Many thanks for your support and patience and we look forward to welcoming you to our brand new facilities.

June 2014 – An Investigation of the Core Removal Process Using Caustic Leaching

Written on 10th June 2014. Posted in Technical Paper.

by Howard Pickard, LBBC Technologies EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is based on a longer paper presented at the investment Casting institute’s 60th Anniversary Conference and Expo in Pittsburgh, PA. Ceramic cores have been used in castings for many years to assist in achieving ever more complex internal geometry. In the investment casting industry, ceramic cores have played an important part...