Didion Manufacturing Co.The Company Didion Manufacturing Co. was founded in 1974 with the invention of the Rotary Shakeout Shakeout A situation in which many investors exit their positions, often at a loss, because of uncertainty or recent bad news circulating around a particular security or industry. Notes: During the dotcom boom and bust, numerous shakeouts occurred. , later known as the Didion Rotary Sand Casting Casting is the process of production of objects by pouring molten material into a cavity called a mold which is the negative, or mirror image of the object, and allowing it to cool and solidify. Separator. The inventor, Charles J. Didion, revolutionized the foundry industry with his unique concept/machine and had it patented internationally in 55 countries. At a time when the foundry industry was stagnant and stifled sti·fle 1 v. sti·fled, sti·fling, sti·fles v.tr. 1. To interrupt or cut off (the voice, for example). 2. in technological advancements in the area of shakeout and material handling, Didion emerged as an innovative leader who alleviated many problems associated with this area. This approach opened up a new line of thinking in the concept of material handling, which saved foundries throughout the world hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. Within a short time, the Didion machine became synonymous with synonymous with adjective equivalent to, the same as, identical to, similar to, identified with, equal to, tantamount to, interchangeable with, one and the same as shakeout and was utilized in over 20 countries. The Didion ancestry an·ces·try n. pl. an·ces·tries 1. Ancestral descent or lineage. 2. Ancestors considered as a group. [Middle English auncestrie, alteration (influenced by in the foundry industry dates back to 1885 in Germany. Having thorough knowledge of all facets of the operation, Chuck carved a niche in the engineering/plant layout and maintenance of the foundry. After becoming disgusted with the constant cost and maintenance of their conventional flat deck shakeout, Chuck began barnstorming
Barnstorming for the perfect replacement. The design and engineering of the original machine continued at home in his basement due to the heavy workload in the foundry. Because of dedication and perseverance Perseverance See also Determination. Ainsworth redid dictionary manuscript burnt in fire. [Br. Hist.: Brewer Handbook, 752] Call of the Wild, The dogs trail steadfastly through Alaska’s tundra. [Am. Lit. , the entire foundry industry benefited. The development of the Didion solved many problems associated with shakeout, especially the sand carryover to high-pressure molding systems. Upon completion of the design and engineering, the prototype was built in the maintenance department at Didion & Sons Foundry Co. After installation, the machine offered several surprising advantages, including the elimination of eight men in the knockout (degating) area. Other advantages consisted of less heat stress on employees, along with greatly reduced emissions and noise due to the containment within the drum. Based on the knowledge learned from the prototype, the Model 39-38-24 was developed as the first production model. It was later improved and upgraded to the Model RS-40. Our patented rotary processing equipment has been incorporated in over 500 installations in 34 countries. To meet this growing demand, Didion recently built a new 72,000-sq-ft heavy manufacturing plant. The expansion has increased our capabilities with the installation of new equipment, making us even more efficient in improving deliveries so as to be even more competitive in the global marketplace. Capabilities Today, there is a complete line of models built for all size sand systems. The design versatility enables custom-built machines for each foundry's particular needs and requirements, and all the machines have incorporated standard off-the-shelf drive and bearing components. The design versatility and service-oriented philosophy enabled Didion Manufacturing Co. to branch out into other areas within the foundry. These include chemically bonded sand lump crushers, rotary reclaimers, sand blending/cooling drums, rotary sand screens, sprue sprue, chronic disorder of the small intestine caused by impaired absorption of fat and other nutrients. Two forms of the disease exist. Tropical sprue occurs in central and northern South America, Asia, Africa, and other specific locations. mills, protective coating/quenching drums, rotary dryers The rotary dryer is a type of industrial dryer employed to reduce or minimise the liquid moisture content of the material it is handling by bringing it into direct contact with a heated gas. and rotary media drums. Didion Manufacturing Co. also manufactures and markets in the aggregate and the waste recovery industry. To date, Didion Manufacturing has patents issued to 8 out of the 10 standard machines it manufactures and markets--all of which are based on the rotary principle. Recent Projects Allied Bendix: rotary sand casting separator for 200 tph sand and 20 tph casting; CMI (Computer-Managed Instruction) Using computers to organize and manage an instructional program for students. It helps create test materials, tracks the results and monitors student progress. (three plants): three 20 tph rotary lump crushers/sand reclaimers; Intermet: four rotary media drums, one 40 tph rotary lump crusher/reclaimer, one 200 tph rotary separator; Griffin Pipe: a 40 tph rotary lump crusher/sand reclaimer; Mitsubishi: four rotary media drums; Ward: three 100 tph rotary media drums. GM Powertrain GM Powertrain Europe is a company created by General Motors to develop engines and transmission for the GM group. It was known as Fiat-GM Powertrain until the termination of the GM and Fiat merger talks, and earlier as Opel Powertrain. recently installed its 19th Didion rotary drum. Headquarters Riverside Industrial Centre 7000 West Geneva Geneva, canton and city, Switzerland Geneva (jənē`və), Fr. Genève, canton (1990 pop. 373,019), 109 sq mi (282 sq km), SW Switzerland, surrounding the southwest tip of the Lake of Geneva. Dr. P.O. Box 177 St. Peters, Missouri 63376 314/278-8700 Fax: 314/278-3155 Officers * President: Charles J. Didion * Managing Director: Michael S. Didion * Controller/Treasurer: John E. Chandler * Secretary/Office Manager: Debra M. Patton * Engineering Project Coordinator: Mark A. Craig * Manager of Engineer Services: Art E. Grillo * Manager of Manufacturing: David A. Weseman * Quality Assurance: Dale "Pat" Callaway |
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