AFS Marketing, Technical to Coordinate SAE 2002 Metalcasting Presentations.

The AFS Marketing Div., in conjunction with the AFS Technical Dept., has assumed responsibility for gathering, reviewing and scheduling metalcasting-related papers for presentation at the 2002 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress & Expo, March 4-7, Detroit. This effort is being initiated to continue a focused representation of metalcasting at the event, as well as the continued publication of casting-related papers into the permanent SAE record. Focused sessions on metalcasting have existed for two years (previously coordinated by Edward Vinarcik, Bosch Airflow Systems). Fifty thousand engineers and industry decisionmakers attend this event.

Papers and presentations for next year's event should be directly applicable to design engineers working in the transportation industries. Appropriate technical subjects include:

* unique/innovative transportation applications of cast metal components;

* design validation techniques;

* case studies showing reduced cost or added value through casting utilization;

* variability reduction and performance improvements;

* environmental considerations and recyclability of castings;

* design/material property data;

* new and/emerging technologies related to the design and prototype of metal castings.

The deadline for paper offers is June 1, and should include a 200-300 word description, tentative title and full author/company information (including mailing address, telephone, fax and e-mail). Draft manuscripts are due August 31, with final papers due to SAE by December 17. Papers and presentations will be reviewed to SAE requirements and audience scope.