6--Metals associations.The Aluminum Assn., Inc. 900 19th St., NW Washington, DC 20006-7168 202/862-5100 Fax: 202/862-5164 Website: www.aluminum.org A subcommittee--the Technical Committee on Casting Standards--is responsible for producing a major casting publication, "Standards for Aluminum Sand and Permanent Mold Castings." Publications: Special Reports on Mechanical Properties of Sand and Permanent Mold Aluminum Alloy Test Castings. American Foundry Society, Inc. 505 State St. Des Plaines Des Plaines, city, United States Des Plaines (dĕs plānz), city (1990 pop. 53,223), Cook co., NE Ill., a suburb of Chicago on the Des Plaines River; inc. 1925. Among its manufactures are chemicals and electronic equipment. , IL 60016-8399 800/537-4237; 847/824-0181 Fax: 847/824-7848 Website: www.afsinc.org Dwight Barnhard, Executive Vice President Services offered by the Society (founded 1896) include: more than 200 technical publications; technical and management committee participation; annual Casting Congress and triennial tri·en·ni·al adj. 1. Occurring every third year. 2. Lasting three years. n. 1. A third anniversary. 2. A ceremony or celebration occurring every three years. CastExpo: reference library with information retrieval information retrieval Recovery of information, especially in a database stored in a computer. Two main approaches are matching words in the query against the database index (keyword searching) and traversing the database using hypertext or hypermedia links. and abstract service; technical field services; industry research; in-plant assistance for contract negotiation, grievance handling and arbitration; supervisory training; marketing assistance; organization of grass-roots lobbying efforts: and annual issues/action conferences. Publications: MODERN CASTING, Engineered Casting Solutions/Casting Source Directory, Transactions of Casting Congresses; Annual Forecast of Casting Demand; Hourly Wage and Benefit Survey; Salary Survey; Benefits Cost Survey; Human Resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. Report; Labor Case Comments; catalog of publications, software and services. ASM (1) (Association for Systems Management) An international membership organization based in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1947 and disbanded in 1996, it sponsored conferences in all phases of administrative systems and management. International 9639 Kinsman kins·man n. 1. A male relative. 2. A man sharing the same racial, cultural, or national background as another. kinsman Noun pl -men Rd. Materials Park, OH 44073 440/338-5151 Fax: 440/338-4634 E-Mail: ccst.srv@asminternational.org Website: www.asminternational.org William W. Scott, Associate Managing Director ASM International is the society for materials professionals, a worldwide network dedicated to advancing industry, technology, and applications for metals and materials. The society's mission is to gather, process, and disseminate technical information. ASM fosters the understanding and application of engineered materials and their research, design reliable manufacture, use, and economic and serial benefits. This is accomplished via a unique global information-sharing network of interaction among members in forums and meetings, education programs, publications, and electronic media. Canadian Foundry Assn. One Nicholas St. Ste. 1500 Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B7 Canada 613/789-4894 Fax: 613/769-5957 E-Mail: judy@foundryassociation.ca Website: www.foundryassociation.ca Judith Arbour, Executive Director The CFA (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986) Signed into law in 1986, the CFA was a significant step forward in criminalizing unauthorized access to computer systems and networks. The Act applies to "federal interest computers" that include any system used by the U.S. is the national voice for the foundry industry in Canada, The Association assists and represents its members, to deal with government on industry specific issues, as well as other areas of common interest. CFA gathers information and initiates crucial programs to assist members in strengthening their competitive position, thus ensuring a strong Canadian foundry industry. Casting Industry Suppliers Assn. 14175 W. Indian School Rd. Suite 84-504 Goodyear, AZ 85338 623/547-0920 Fax: 623/536-1486 www.cisa.org info@cisa.org Roger A. Hayes, Executive Director CISA is an association of manufacturers of equipment and consumable supplies for the metalcasting industry. Founded in 1919, it provides information, education and opportunities for its members, including such services as collecting, analyzing and disseminating industry statistics relevant to members; providing a forum for direct contact between its members, their customers, distributors, industry associations, government agencies and educators in the foundry industry; and developing ties with international associations that have common objectives. Cast Metals Institute, Inc. of AFS A distributed file system for large, widely dispersed Unix and Windows networks from Transarc Corporation, now part of IBM. It is noted for its ease of administration and expandability and stems from Carnegie-Mellon's Andrew File System. AFS - Andrew File System 505 State St, Des Plaines, IL 60016-8399 800/537-4237 847/824-0181 Fax: 847/824-7848 Website: www.castmetals.com Ion Kay, Vice President of Education The Cast Metals Institute is the continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). department of the American Foundrymen's Society, Inc. Courses dealing with metalcasting technology to upgrade foundry and design personnel are conducted at the Institute's facilities, as well as at various locations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Professional certification Professional certification, trade certification, or professional designation, often called simply certification or qualification, is a designation earned by a person to assure that he/she is qualified to perform a job or task. in seven areas of foundry operations can be obtained. Copper Development Assn. Inc. 260 Madison Ave. New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10016 212/251-7200 Fax: 212/251-7234 Website: www.copper.org The Copper Development Association Inc. is the market development, engineering and information sevices arm of the copper industry, chartered to enhance and expand markets for copper and its alloys in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . Ductile Iron Ductile iron, also called ductile cast iron or nodular cast iron, is a type of cast iron invented in 1943 by Keith Millis[1]. While most varieties of cast iron are brittle, ductile iron is much more ductile, as the name implies. Society 28900 Office Park 28938 Lorain Rd./Suite 202 North Olmsted North Olmsted (ŏm`stĕd), city (1990 pop. 34,204), Cuyahoga co., NE Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland; inc. as a city 1951. It is mainly residential; the chief industry produces printed materials. The first U.S. , OH 44070 440/734-8040 Fax: 440/734-8182 Website: www.ductile.org DIS concentrates its efforts on ductile iron technology pertaining to production, properties and applications. DIS sponsors research and keeps members informed through a system of meetings and publications of new technology. Publications: Ductile Iron News. Foundry Educational Foundation 1881-B Hicks Rd. Rolling Meadows Rolling Meadows, city (1990 pop. 22,591), Cook co., NE Ill., a suburb of Chicago; inc. 1955. There is research and development and the manufacture of office supplies and electronic components. , IL 60008 847/705-8460 Fax: 847/705-8448 E-Mail: info@fefoffice.org Website: www.FEFoffice.org Bill Sorensen, Executive Director FEF FEF forced expiratory flow. FEF abbr. forced expiratory flow FEF forced expiratory flow rate. provides the cast metals industry with an adequate supply of college-degreed, technical manpower; develops a favorable climate for casting research by directing the interest of a larger number of professors and students to the casting field; and promotes knowledgeable teaching staffs and practical cast metals courses at colleges and technical institutes, Publications: University staff directory listing all the FEF schools with key university personnel. Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. 1325 G St. NW Washington, DC 20005 202/737-1770 Fax: 202/626-0900 Robin Wiener, President ISRI ISRI Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries ISRI Institute for Software Research, International (Carnegie Mellon University) ISRI Information Science Research Institute ISRI Intelligent Systems Research Institute is the trade association representing processors, brokers and consumers of ferrous and nonferrous metals, paper, glass, plastics and textiles. Its 1800 member companies, operating at more than 5000 locations, annually return more than 95 million tons of recovered materials to the economic mainstream. International Lead Zinc Research Organization, Inc. 2525 Meridian Parkway, Suite 100 P. O. Box 12036 Research Triangle Park Research Triangle Park, research, business, medical, and educational complex situated in central North Carolina. It has an area of 6,900 acres (2,795 hectares) and is 8 × 2 mi (13 × 3 km) in size. Named for the triangle formed by Duke Univ. , NC 27709-2036 919/361-4647 ext. 3018 Fax: 919/361-1957 E-Mail: fgoodwin@ilzro.org Website: ilzro.org Frank E. Goodwin Research and technology services for all lead and zinc castings, both gravity and pressure cast. Database on alloy processing and properties. Publications: manuals and reports on lead and zinc alloy casting technology. International Magnesium Assn. 900 17th St. NW Suite 450 Washington, DC 20006 202/466-6601 Fax: 262/466-6678 E-Mail: deverett@intlmag.org Website: www.intlmag.org Delaine Everett IMA (Interactive Multimedia Association, Annapolis, MD) An earlier trade association founded in 1988 originally as the Interactive Video Industry Association. It provided an open process for adopting existing technologies and was involved in subjects such as networked services, scripting promotes the general welfare of the magnesium industry by collecting and disseminating information, encouraging research and publicizing innovative uses of the metal. Publications: technical papers, books, videos and informational brochures. International Titanium Assn. 350 Interlocken Blvd Ste. 390 Broomfield, CO 80021 3485 303/404-2221 Fax: 303/404-9111 E-Mail: Info@titanium.org Website: www.titanium.org Brian D. Simpson, Executive Director Services available through the association include the distribution of various technical publications (see below), as well as the promotion of titanium in industrial, commercial and aerospace applications. Publications include: Phase Diagrams of Binary Titanium Alloys; Abstracts & Proceedings from Annual International Conferences on titanium Products and Applications; Titanium Tecnology; Present Status and Future Trends; Titanium: A Technical Guide; Medical Applications of Titanium and Its Alloys; Titanium and its Alloys (3 1/2" DOS Format To format an unformatted floppy fresh from the box, put it into drive A or B and type: format a: or format b: re> and answer the prompts. FLOPPY DISK SIZES There are four floppy disk capacities: Diameter Capacity Name 5.25" 1. Data Disk); How to Weld Specifications book; Titanium & Its Alloys; ASM Independent Study Course; 25 Years of Titanium News; Titanium the Choice; Guide to Products & Services of Member Companies; Statistical Review 1993-1997; Buyers Guide; Technical Supplier Information. Investment Casting investment casting Precision casting for forming metal shapes with minutely precise details. Casting bronze or precious metals typically involves several steps, including forming a mold around the sculptured form; detaching the mold (in two or more sections); coating its Institute 136 Summit Avenue Montvae, NJ 07645-1720 201/573-9770 Fax: 201/573-9771 Website: www.investmentcasting.org Michael C. Perry, Executive Director Leleand Martin, Incast Editor The Institute is an international trade association representing investment casters and suppliers of equipment, materials, and services used in the investment casting process. The Institute acts as the statistical, promotional, educational and communication voice of the investment casting iddstry The Institute sponsors annual management and technical meetings, an industry certificate program, and various training seminars. Publications: Conference proceedings; Industry Magazine, INCAST; various training manuals and video tapes; industry surveys. Iron Casting Research Institute 2802 Fisher Rd. Columbus, OH 43204 614/275-4201; 614/275-4202 Fax: 614/275-4203 E-mail: icri@ironcasting.org Website: www.ironcasfing.org Provides technology transfer and application of known technology into member companies' operations and the development of new technical/operating features. Objectives are accomplished through committees, topical meetings and workshops, and plant and lab service for members and casting users, as well as complementary involvement by staff and members in other industry groups. Publications: technical reports, surveys and extracts--principally for member companies. Non-Ferrous Founders' Society 1480 Renaissance Drive Suite 310 Park Ridge Park Ridge, city (1990 pop. 36,175), Cook co., NE Ill., a suburb adjacent to Chicago, on the Des Plaines River; inc. 1873. It is chiefly residential. Several national and international corporations have their headquarters in Park Ridge. Nearby is O'Hare International Airport. , IL 60068 847/299-0950 Fax: 847/299-3598 E-Mail: staff@nffs.org Website: www.nffs.org James L. Mallory, CAE (1) (Computer-Aided Engineering) Software that analyzes designs which have been created in the computer or that have been created elsewhere and entered into the computer. , Executive Director Jerrod Weaver, Quality Svcs. Mgr. Ryan Moore, Member Svce, Mgr. The only national foundry trade association exclusively representing the concerns and interests of brass, bronze and aluminum foundries. Conducts surveys and seminars on important industry issues. Annual meeting offers informative and educational presentations on industry and management topics, Monitors government regulations affecting nonferrous foundries. ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9000 quality documentation system (NQS NQS - Batch processing software for Unix systems. 9000) and ISO registration services. Publications: Crucible magazine and monthly newsletter; bimonthly bi·month·ly adj. 1. Happening every two months. 2. Happening twice a month; semimonthly. adv. 1. Once every two months. 2. Twice a month; semimonthly. n. pl. safety/regulatory newsletter; government affairs bulletins. Casting design reference manuals for aluminum and copper-base alloys, On-line searchable database of foundry capabilities on website. North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Die Casting Assn. 9701 W. Higgins Rd. Suite 880 Rosemont, IL 60018-4721 847/292-3600 Fax: 847/292-3620 E-mail: nadca@diecasting.org Website: www.diecasting.org Daniel L. Twarog, President Services of NADCA include: education and training courses; develop product standards; publish magazine, text and reference books; Washington Affairs; business indicators; industry surveys produce biennial exposition and congress and technical conferences; maintain reference library; manage industry R&D projects and all matters of diecasting industry interest. Publications: Diecesting Engineer; Transactions of each biennial Congress; variety of diecasting text and reference books. Society of Manufacturing Engineers The Society of Manufacturing Engineers [1] (SME) is dedicated to bringing people and information together to advance manufacturing knowledge. SME is internationally recognized by manufacturing practitioners, companies and other organizations as a source for information, One SME (1) (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise) See SMB. (2) (Subject Matter Expert) An individual who is well-versed in the policies and procedures of a particular department or division. Dr. PO Box 930 Dearborn, MI 48121-0930 313/271-1500 Fax: 313/271-2861 Educational activities and materials available for manufacturing engineers and managers include local chapters, expositions, conferences, in-plant courses, periodicals, books, newsletters, videotapes, etc. Also, certification for engineers and technologies; education foundation; and related membership associations In robotics, machine vision, computer and automated manufacturing systems, composites, electronics manufacturing, rapid prototyping, machining technology, finishing, and research, Publications: Manufacturing Engineering (monthly magazine); Forming & Fabricating (monthly magazine), Automotive Plastics (monthly magazine), Rapid Prototyping, Machining, Technology, Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Tool & Manufacturing Engineers Handbook, SME News (newspaper); Robotics Today, Vision, Composites in Manufacturing, Electronics Manufacturing Engineering, and The Finishing Line. Steel Founders' Society of America 205 Park Avenue Barrington, IL 60010 847/382-8240 Fax: 847/382-8287 Website: www.sfsa.org Raymond W. Monroe. Executive Vice President Steel casting technical information development and exchange, including technical research projects, regional and national technical conferences, is the driving force of SFSA. The Society represents the steel foundry industry in development of product specifications by ASTM ASTM abbr. American Society for Testing and Materials , ISO, etc. Regional and national management meetings, collection of industry statistics and production of collateral material for steel foundry sales personnel are also part of SFSA's program. Publications: Steel Castings Handbook and Supplements; Directory of Steel Foundries and Buyers' Guide. |
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