| Title |
Author |
Type |
Date |
Words |
| Chance to fly flag for enterprise with royal recognition. |
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May 26, 2020 |
222 |
| Pride for pair after they receive royal recognition; Businesses see excellence in innovation and international trade rewarded with Queen's Award. |
JAMES PUGH james.pugh@mnamedia.co.uk |
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May 5, 2020 |
402 |
| Thermtronix Corporation. |
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May 1, 2020 |
482 |
| Magaldi Technologies LLC. |
Magalid, Paolo |
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May 1, 2020 |
440 |
| Industry Leaders Honored With Awards: Many members of the metalcasting community have contributed greatly to the industry, and their efforts are recognized here. |
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May 1, 2020 |
1487 |
| AFS communicates with governors about the essential foundry industry. |
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May 1, 2020 |
195 |
| Recent grad discusses career path to metalcasting. |
Lechner, Pam |
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May 1, 2020 |
416 |
| B&L Information Systems, Inc. |
Laney, Philip |
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May 1, 2020 |
546 |
| Lethbridge Iron Works, BRP-US Win Castings of the Year: Two castings exhibited the strengths of the casting industry in different ways to be named winners of this year's AFS Casting Competition. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
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May 1, 2020 |
2432 |
| 50 jobs are lost as firm enters administration. |
JOHN CORSER john.corser@mnamedia.co.uk |
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Apr 23, 2020 |
331 |
| Delight as the Queen's Awards for Enterprise winners named. |
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Awards list |
Apr 21, 2020 |
327 |
| Delight as the Queen's Awards for Enterprise winners named. |
|
Awards list |
Apr 21, 2020 |
327 |
| Truscanian's former foundry site in Oldbury set to be sold. |
|
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Feb 18, 2020 |
368 |
| Connecting the Dots in Technology. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
|
Feb 1, 2020 |
585 |
| Hiring Still a Challenge: Metalcasters have two choices when it comes to staffing: adapt, or move forward with potentially key spots left open. |
Sandalow, Brian |
|
Feb 1, 2020 |
1103 |
| Onsite Power Generation. |
Reinke, Brian |
|
Feb 1, 2020 |
803 |
| Leading exciting innovations. |
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Jan 16, 2020 |
217 |
| Knapp paintings to be exhibited. |
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Jan 1, 2020 |
273 |
| Sales Slow in 2019; Slight Growth Projected for 2020: Following a year that saw 12% growth, casting sales softened slightly in 2019. |
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Jan 1, 2020 |
643 |
| FEF Holds Conference, Hands Out Awards. |
Lechner, Pam |
Conference notes |
Jan 1, 2020 |
447 |
| DEMOLITION PLAN FOR LISTED HOUSE; Historic home with links to famous foundry set to be flattened and parts sent to museum. |
THOMAS PARKES thomas.parkes@mnamedia.co.uk |
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Dec 17, 2019 |
318 |
| How's Business? |
|
|
Dec 1, 2019 |
113 |
| 2019 YEAR IN REVIEW: Modern Casting takes a look back at the past 12 months in the metalcasting industry. |
|
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Dec 1, 2019 |
2371 |
| Automotive Parts Die-Casting Market 2019 Global Trend, Segmentation And Opportunities Forecast To 2022. |
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Nov 11, 2019 |
727 |
| Gold Medal Winners announced. |
|
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Nov 1, 2019 |
205 |
| Corporate Members have new workforce benefit. |
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Nov 1, 2019 |
146 |
| Martinrea International Inc. Announces Strategic Relationship With Millison Die Casting. |
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Oct 23, 2019 |
746 |
| How's Business? |
|
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Oct 1, 2019 |
134 |
| Ushering in the Industry's Future. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
|
Oct 1, 2019 |
437 |
| Automating Metalcasting Operations: Metalcasting facilities can improve productivity and solve issues with labor shortages by automating. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
|
Oct 1, 2019 |
1565 |
| University of Northern Iowa Additive Manufacturing Center. |
|
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Sep 1, 2019 |
115 |
| Pouring Multiple Metals? Here's 7 Things to Remember: From training to marking alloys, there are many ways for metalcasters to succeed when working with different alloys and metals. |
Sandalow, Brian |
|
Sep 1, 2019 |
1111 |
| AFS welcomes new members. |
|
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Sep 1, 2019 |
169 |
| Aluminum Castings Market with Current Trends Analysis 2018-2028. |
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Aug 24, 2019 |
858 |
| Aluminum Castings Market with Current Trends Analysis 2018-2028. |
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Aug 23, 2019 |
872 |
| General Motors to commemorate 100th anniversary of Saginaw plant. |
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Aug 22, 2019 |
150 |
| Duane Rice: The Man With the Motorcycle That Tells a Story. |
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Aug 1, 2019 |
389 |
| Energy Committee Advances AFS-Supported Critical Minerals Legislation. |
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Aug 1, 2019 |
213 |
| Call for papers and presentations for 124th Metalcasting Congress. |
|
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Aug 1, 2019 |
161 |
| Young Pro Flourishing After Involvement With FEF. |
Lechner, Pam |
|
Aug 1, 2019 |
362 |
| Skylights are highlight of new gallery. |
|
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Jul 17, 2019 |
307 |
| Matchbox is striking out a new range. |
|
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Jul 7, 2019 |
122 |
| The Case for Employee Retention. |
Wilkinson, Randy |
|
Jul 1, 2019 |
170 |
| Conversations on Capitol Hill: Metalcasters convened in Washington, D.C., to ask for investment in infrastructure and legislation that supports U.S. manufacturing. |
|
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Jul 1, 2019 |
2308 |
| From Strange to Commonplace. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
|
Jun 1, 2019 |
505 |
| OSHA Spring Agenda Contains Several Issues Important to Metalcasting. |
|
|
Jun 1, 2019 |
333 |
| Calculating When Printed Patterns Are Viable for Production: In a study, 15 cast parts and patterns were analyzed to determine general baselines for when printed patterns are cost-effective and time-effective compared to traditional tooling. |
Weaver, Sharon; Mueller, Tom |
|
Jun 1, 2019 |
1771 |
| 11 Tips for Communicating in a Crisis: By having an emergency communication plan in place, foundries can respond quickly and accurately white avoiding mistakes that could make the problem worse. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
|
Jun 1, 2019 |
1740 |
| Metalcasting experts listed in speakers bureau for event planning. |
|
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Jun 1, 2019 |
157 |
| BRIDGNORTH BOYS BAG A DOUBLE SUCCESS. |
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May 16, 2019 |
248 |
| AFS Advocates for Small Business Pass-Through Write-Off Permanence: THE BILL WOULD MAKE PERMANENT THE 2017 TAX OVERHAUL'S 20% WRITE-OFF FOR INCOME FROM PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES. |
Salmon, Stephanie; Hannapel, Jeff; Richter, Christian |
|
May 1, 2019 |
250 |
| Modern Technology on Display at CastExpo: Exhibitors from all parts of the supply chain presented their products to attendees of CastExpo in Atlanta. |
|
|
May 1, 2019 |
2342 |
| 14th International Foundry Trade Fair Set for June: The metalcasting trade fairs GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS, and NEWCAST will be held June 25-29 in Dusseldorf, Germany. |
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May 1, 2019 |
993 |
| CastExpo a valuable experience for students. |
|
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May 1, 2019 |
312 |
| Epic Machine Inc. |
|
|
May 1, 2019 |
257 |
| Magaldi Technologies LLC. |
|
|
May 1, 2019 |
431 |
| Thermtronix[R] Corporation. |
|
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May 1, 2019 |
484 |
| TAKE PART IN CASTING INDUSTRY RESEARCH. |
|
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May 1, 2019 |
109 |
| MYKE Technologies - New Products: Aluminium Die-Castings. |
|
|
Apr 26, 2019 |
365 |
| AFS recognized by FEF for corporate support. |
|
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Apr 1, 2019 |
125 |
| Supreme Court Digest: March 27, 2019. |
|
|
Mar 28, 2019 |
667 |
| Case Study in Reducing Shrinkage in Aluminum Castings Using Thermal Management: An aluminum foundry collaborated with its resin supplier and the University of Northern Iowa to solve a microshrinkage defect in a complex casting. |
Biersner, Brodie; Ravi, Sairam; Giese, Scott |
|
Mar 1, 2019 |
2270 |
| Doncasters Southern Tool expansion to add 50 jobs. |
|
|
Feb 1, 2019 |
103 |
| CastExpo 2019: European Industry Expert to Speak. |
|
|
Feb 1, 2019 |
221 |
| Flexibility in the Workforce: Allowing staff more freedom in their hours can bring a happier workforce and help recruiting, as long as all work gets done. |
Sandalow, Brian |
|
Feb 1, 2019 |
1172 |
| CALENDAR. |
|
Calendar |
Feb 1, 2019 |
612 |
| AFS outlines 2019 public policy priorities. |
|
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Feb 1, 2019 |
242 |
| Air Products Foundation to donate to AFS Institute for each visitor at CastExpo 2019. |
|
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Feb 1, 2019 |
310 |
| AFS releases foundry wage and salary reports. |
|
|
Feb 1, 2019 |
136 |
| Bye Makes Mark on the Industry. |
|
|
Jan 1, 2019 |
788 |
| U.S. Casting Sales Reach $33.1 Billion: The U.S. metalcasting industry is expected to see 1.9% growth in 2019 following a very strong 2018. |
|
|
Jan 1, 2019 |
606 |
| Automating the Finishing: Automatic grinding can add multiple benefits, such as efficiency, safety and a wider pool of employees, to a metalcasting operation. |
Sandalow, Brian |
|
Jan 1, 2019 |
1267 |
| 2018: The Year in Review: Modern Casting takes a look back at the past 12 months in the metalcasting industry. |
|
|
Jan 1, 2019 |
1928 |
| Winning the Reputation Challenge. |
Jefferson, Rich |
|
Jan 1, 2019 |
752 |
| CALENDAR. |
|
Calendar |
Jan 1, 2019 |
499 |
| College Industry Conference Plays Valuable Role in Employment. |
|
Conference notes |
Jan 1, 2019 |
398 |
| Eagle Alloy Honored as Michigan Manufacturer of the Year. |
|
Brief article |
Dec 1, 2018 |
238 |
| EJ celebrates new facility with ceremony, open house. |
|
Brief article |
Dec 1, 2018 |
239 |
| Busche Performance Group. |
|
Brief article |
Dec 1, 2018 |
160 |
| Global Casting Production Expands: CENSUS OF WORLD CASTING PRODUCTION: Worldwide casting production grew by 5.3% during a busy 2017. |
|
|
Dec 1, 2018 |
1316 |
| Designing Cores With Virtual Design of Experiments: Virtual design of experiments and coremaking simulation can help establish cost-effective production parameters that can be applied to other casting jobs within a foundry. |
Blandino, Mauricio Velazquez; Wagner, Ingo; Sturm, Joerg |
|
Dec 1, 2018 |
2802 |
| Metalcasting Journey for UWM student includes impactful internship. |
|
|
Dec 1, 2018 |
496 |
| Investors buy Sivyer Steel. |
|
Brief article |
Oct 1, 2018 |
198 |
| Estes visits Kansas Castings. |
|
Brief article |
Oct 1, 2018 |
136 |
| Industry Makes Its Pitch to Students: With a predicted skills gap looming in the near future for manufacturing, industry groups are working together to spread the message about careers in metalcasting. |
Wetzel, Shannon; Costin, Joe |
|
Oct 1, 2018 |
1542 |
| Learning the Craft: Universities across the country are using numerous techniques to engage and educate the next generation. |
Sandalow, Brian |
|
Oct 1, 2018 |
1875 |
| WORDS OF ADVICE: Today's Executives Speak to Tomorrow's Leaders: Leaders from the industry share words of wisdom and practical tips for creating a successful, satisfying career in metalcasting. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
|
Oct 1, 2018 |
2135 |
| Cutting edge technology at forefront of AFS additive conference. |
|
Conference news |
Oct 1, 2018 |
384 |
| Trade show pro offers free web training to CastExpo exhibitors. |
|
|
Oct 1, 2018 |
225 |
| Foundry Leadership Conference attracts global crowd. |
|
Conference news |
Oct 1, 2018 |
352 |
| CALENDAR. |
|
Calendar |
Oct 1, 2018 |
405 |
| Cleaning without compromise: MecWash helps global die-casting manufacturer increase production and cleanliness levels without compromise. |
|
|
Sep 1, 2018 |
497 |
| CALENDAR. |
|
Calendar |
Sep 1, 2018 |
630 |
| Epic Machine Inc. |
|
|
Sep 1, 2018 |
130 |
| Collaborative Robots: What You Should Know: The touchsensitive, safety-minded devices occupy a growing niche as manufacturers find new, truly collaborative applications. |
Anderson, Michael |
|
Aug 1, 2018 |
1042 |
| CALENDAR. |
|
Calendar |
Aug 1, 2018 |
344 |
| The Future of Business Sustainability: AFS Additive Conference. |
Jefferson, Rich |
Conference news |
Aug 1, 2018 |
765 |
| AFS conference focuses on meeting OEM demand for additive. |
|
Conference news |
Aug 1, 2018 |
132 |
| Saltillo Students Host Platteville Counterparts. |
|
|
Aug 1, 2018 |
398 |
| Dotson Iron Castings honored with award. |
|
Brief article |
Jul 1, 2018 |
218 |
| Private equity firm acquires Wellman Dynamics. |
|
|
Jun 1, 2018 |
233 |
| Albco adds ISO certification. |
|
Brief article |
Jun 1, 2018 |
131 |
| Palmer Manufacturing & Supply Inc. |
|
Brief article |
Jun 1, 2018 |
124 |
| Priorities of Federal Labor Agencies Unveiled in Spring 2018 Regulatory Agenda: BOTH OSHA AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR REVEALED THEIR GOALS FOR UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE ACTION. |
Salmon, Stephanie; Hannapel, Jeff; Richter, Christian |
|
Jun 1, 2018 |
193 |
| Making the Case in Washington. |
Salmon, Stephanie |
|
Jun 1, 2018 |
1371 |
| LAWMAKERS HONORED FOR SUPPORTING METALCASTING. |
|
|
Jun 1, 2018 |
246 |
| METALCASTER OF THE YEAR: Sustainability Drives Waupaca Foundry: Waupaca Foundry has made significant reductions in energy and water consumption through a focused, analytical management approach. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
|
Jun 1, 2018 |
2219 |
| CHANGING PERCEPTIONS: The Need for an "Unbalanced Force": The metalcasting industry can positively affect its future if it shows outsiders what it's really about. |
Oman, Daniel E. |
|
Jun 1, 2018 |
2808 |
| AFS accepting sponsors for metalcasting conferences. |
|
Conference news |
Jun 1, 2018 |
213 |
| CastExpo 2019 calls for papers and presentations. |
|
|
Jun 1, 2018 |
135 |
| 19 TIPS for Additive Manufacturing Design: 3D printing offers more design flexibility than traditional manufacturing methods, but it also has some unique constraints. |
|
|
Jun 1, 2018 |
1059 |
| Rapid Metalcasting Methods: Rapid manufacturing bridges the gap from prototype to production and opens doors to design flexibility. |
|
|
Jun 1, 2018 |
1455 |
| The Many Dimensions of 3D Printing: 3D printing has applications in many parts of the metalcasting industry and allows facilities and clients to achieve numerous different constructions and positive outcomes. |
|
|
Jun 1, 2018 |
842 |
| EGA surpasses 30m tonnes cast metal landmark. |
|
|
May 20, 2018 |
284 |
| Ally, Not Adversary. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
|
May 1, 2018 |
487 |
| Knapp Painting Metalcasting History. |
|
|
May 1, 2018 |
606 |
| High Pressure Boost Pump Housing. |
|
|
May 1, 2018 |
141 |
| Metalcasting Congress Gathers Industry to Texas: Attendees from suppliers, metalcasters and end-users convened in Fort Worth for the industry's biggest annual event. |
|
|
May 1, 2018 |
1306 |
| Metalcasting's Future Through New Ideas and Innovation: A sampling of presentations from the AFS Metalcasting Congress in Fort Worth, Texas, focuses on ways to move the industry forward into a new period of prosperity. |
|
|
May 1, 2018 |
1809 |
| DESIGN & ENGINEERING FOR TOOLING-LESS SAND AND INVESTMENT CASTINGS USING THE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. |
|
|
May 1, 2018 |
104 |
| Foundry Leadership Conference filled with slate of high-level speakers and industry experts. |
|
Conference news |
May 1, 2018 |
408 |
| New AFS website provides enhanced online experience. |
|
Website overview |
May 1, 2018 |
286 |
| FEF Students Exposed to Industry at Metalcasting Congress. |
|
|
May 1, 2018 |
443 |
| Controlling Mold Accuracy. |
|
|
May 1, 2018 |
397 |
| Signicast Acquires Consolidated Casting to Expand Outside Wisconsin. |
|
|
Apr 26, 2018 |
164 |
| Deal snapshot: SIGNICAST ACQUIRES CONSOLIDATED CASTING TO EXPAND OUTSIDE WISCONSIN. |
|
|
Apr 26, 2018 |
101 |
| Signicast Acquires Consolidated Casting to Expand Outside Wisconsin. |
|
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Apr 26, 2018 |
171 |
| M and A Navigator: Deal pipeline -26 April. |
|
|
Apr 26, 2018 |
2764 |
| M and A Navigator: Deal pipeline -26 April. |
|
|
Apr 26, 2018 |
2736 |
| Signicast closes Consolidated Casting Corporation acquisition. |
|
|
Apr 23, 2018 |
212 |
| JOHNSON. |
|
|
Apr 15, 2018 |
215 |
| The Best Time for Infrastructure Investment? Now. |
Kurkul, Doug |
|
Apr 1, 2018 |
457 |
| Rockford Foundries president building with Habitat for Humanity. |
|
|
Apr 1, 2018 |
636 |
| Solving the Problems in Your Foundry: A systematic approach to identifying problems and achieving solutions can help metalcasters meet customer expectations and avoid unnecessary costs of quality. |
|
|
Apr 1, 2018 |
1957 |
| 10 Safety Rules to Remember: Some OSHA regulations and standards are less obvious, but that doesn't mean they can be forgotten by metalcasters. |
Sandalow, Brian; Garesche, Juliette |
|
Apr 1, 2018 |
1906 |
| Iowa diecaster achieves heat relief with powerful heat cannons. |
|
|
Apr 1, 2018 |
733 |
| Taking Action. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
|
Mar 1, 2018 |
470 |
| GF Automotive, a division of GF, is purchasing 100% of Precicast Industrial Holding SA. |
|
Brief article |
Mar 1, 2018 |
149 |
| EPA Delays WOTUS Rule for Two Years. |
|
Brief article |
Mar 1, 2018 |
288 |
| U.S. Metalcasting at a Glance: We break down the U.S. metalcasting industry by metal, process, state, and value-added services. |
|
|
Mar 1, 2018 |
315 |
| Texas to Host Metalcasting Congress: People from all sectors of the metalcasting supply chain will be traveling to Fort Worth, Texas, next month for information on the latest trends of the industry. |
|
|
Mar 1, 2018 |
548 |
| AFS Service Citation. |
|
|
Mar 1, 2018 |
113 |
| CALENDAR. |
|
Calendar |
Mar 1, 2018 |
496 |
| Wheaton man picked for vacant seat on Dist. 89 school board. |
|
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Feb 14, 2018 |
389 |
| AFS launches new library with mobile-friendly design. |
|
|
Feb 1, 2018 |
297 |
| Branding Yourself: Which Social Platforms Work Best for You? |
Deckers, Erik |
|
Feb 1, 2018 |
815 |
| Lodge Manufacturing opens second Tennessee foundry. |
|
|
Jan 1, 2018 |
195 |
| Mark McGowan, who joined AFS in August 2012 and worked in advertising sales and marketing for Modern Casting and Global Casting Magazine, has retired. |
|
|
Jan 1, 2018 |
109 |
| U.S. Casting Sales to Reach $33 Billion: The U.S. metalcasting industry is expected to see 4.7% growth from 2017-2018 and 1.8% growth in 2018-2019. |
|
|
Jan 1, 2018 |
1418 |
| Real-Time Monitoring for SILICA EXPOSURE ANALYSIS: Real-time monitoring of silica exposure levels was used in a case study to determine sources of concentrations in the grinding and chipping area of a casting facility. |
Pylkas, Eric; Scholz, Robert |
Case study |
Jan 1, 2018 |
2019 |
| AFS and FEF: Attracting the Next Generation. |
Kurkul, Doug |
Conference notes |
Dec 1, 2017 |
500 |
| OBITUARIES. |
|
Obituary |
Dec 1, 2017 |
316 |
| Alliant Castings' Pattern of Progress: The small abrasion resistant iron casting facility keeps focused on its alloy niche while pushing for continuous technological improvements like 3-D printing that optimize and maximize its resources. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
|
Dec 1, 2017 |
1818 |
| Anticipatory Organizations Know the Future, and So Can You. |
Jefferson, Rich |
|
Dec 1, 2017 |
775 |
| AFS offers Insurance Solutions for Corporate Members. |
Meyer, Scott |
|
Dec 1, 2017 |
259 |
| A Culture of Collaboration, Notes From a Newcomer. |
Yates, Ben |
|
Dec 1, 2017 |
625 |
| Toyota invests in two aluminum facilities. |
|
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Nov 1, 2017 |
127 |
| Ontario government invests $137,000 into Dynacast expansion in Peterborough. |
|
Brief article |
Nov 1, 2017 |
137 |
| Grondin a leader on the water and in the business world. |
|
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Nov 1, 2017 |
626 |
| Considerations for PPE in Melting & Pouring for Foundries: PPE requirements mean that each job and related work activity should be evaluated for risk, and that hazard assessments are crucial parts of safety. |
|
Excerpt |
Nov 1, 2017 |
1523 |
| AFS publishes third edition of Aluminum Castings Technology. |
|
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Nov 1, 2017 |
243 |
| CALENDAR. |
|
Calendar |
Nov 1, 2017 |
314 |
| Manufacturers Index. |
|
Directory |
Nov 1, 2017 |
15457 |
| Rep. Bustos Tours Galesburg Castings. |
|
|
Oct 1, 2017 |
120 |
| Renacci Visits REFCOTEC. |
|
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Oct 1, 2017 |
326 |
| Cutting Through the Challenges: AAM's Columbiana lost foam casting facility tackled a difficult project thanks to ingenuity and teamwork with its customer. |
Sandalow, Brian |
|
Oct 1, 2017 |
1459 |
| Paradigm Shift Ahead for AFS Online Library. |
Lakas, Mike |
|
Oct 1, 2017 |
716 |
| AFS member testifies on burdensome regulations at SBA hearing in Washington, D.C.. |
|
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Sep 1, 2017 |
162 |
| Batesville Products Inc. measures up: the aluminum permanent mold casting business relies on measurement and analysis to propel its continuous improvement projects. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
|
Sep 1, 2017 |
2007 |
| Technologies and benchmarking. |
Connor, Zayna |
|
Sep 1, 2017 |
765 |
| Calendar. |
|
Calendar |
Sep 1, 2017 |
667 |
| A baseball trade and a lesson for metalcasters. |
|
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Aug 1, 2017 |
276 |
| Continuous energy benchmarking for the metalcasting industry. |
Reinke, Brian |
|
Aug 1, 2017 |
797 |
| Calendar. |
|
Calendar |
Aug 1, 2017 |
215 |
| Industry eyes changing tides in Washington: regulatory reform, tax reform, trade, silica and infrastructure are priority legislative issues for the U.S. metalcasting industry this year. |
|
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Jul 1, 2017 |
1883 |
| Future leaders in metalcasting: going boldly into the future. |
|
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Jul 1, 2017 |
365 |
| AFS calendar. |
|
Calendar |
Jul 1, 2017 |
312 |
| Division notebook: Molding Methods and Materials heavy on applied research and innovation. |
|
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Jul 1, 2017 |
469 |
| Mold line operator hoping invention pops. |
|
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Jun 1, 2017 |
732 |
| Assessing the root cause of metalcasting injuries: unsafe acts are seldom the root cause of industrial injuries, and a deeper analysis of potential underlying causes is needed. |
Schorn, Ted J. |
|
Jun 1, 2017 |
2798 |
| The power of and need for research in metalcasting: while the industry can do better in some areas, there are opportunities for growth and improvement. |
Trinowski, Doug |
|
Jun 1, 2017 |
2090 |
| AFS represents metalcasting at RAPID + TCT. |
|
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Jun 1, 2017 |
200 |
| Calendar. |
|
Calendar |
Jun 1, 2017 |
413 |
| Process energy benchmarking for the metalcasting industry. |
Reinke, Brian |
|
Jun 1, 2017 |
768 |
| B&L Information Systems, Inc. |
|
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Jun 1, 2017 |
511 |
| Sinto America. |
|
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Jun 1, 2017 |
333 |
| Epic Machine Inc. |
|
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Jun 1, 2017 |
131 |
| Pangborn Group. |
|
Company overview |
Jun 1, 2017 |
355 |
| Roshan invention granted patent. |
|
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May 1, 2017 |
204 |
| Obituaries. |
|
Brief article |
May 1, 2017 |
176 |
| Midland's mix: the copper-base and aluminum sand casting facility balances branded product lines with jobbing work to keep the business healthy and stable. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
|
May 1, 2017 |
1405 |
| Metalcasting congress gathers the supply chain to Milwaukee: attendees from suppliers, metalcasters and end-users convened in Wisconsin for the industry's biggest annual event. |
|
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May 1, 2017 |
1996 |
| The future of metalcasting through new ideas and innovation: a sampling of presentations from the AFS metalcasting congress in Milwaukee focuses on ways to move the industry forward into a new period of prosperity. |
|
|
May 1, 2017 |
2332 |
| The many dimensions of 3-D printing: 3-D printing has applications in many parts of the metalcasting industry and allows facilities and clients to achieve numerous different constructions and positive outcomes. |
|
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Apr 1, 2017 |
802 |
| Using a complexity factor to calculate cost benefits of 3-D sand printing: a part complexity-based cost metric has been developed to analyze decisions for economically viable implementation of 3-D sand printing. |
Lenner, L.; Gullapalli, R.; Manogharan, G.; Lamoncha, B.; Fang, M. |
|
Apr 1, 2017 |
2810 |
| Plant energy benchmarking for the metalcasting industry. |
Reinke, Brian |
|
Apr 1, 2017 |
756 |
| Converting a bumper for landscaping and grounds care. |
|
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Apr 1, 2017 |
665 |
| Improve results. |
|
Conference notes |
Apr 1, 2017 |
265 |
| Calendar. |
|
Calendar |
Apr 1, 2017 |
551 |
| 84th AFS Southeast Regional gathers in Great Smoky Mountains. |
|
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Apr 1, 2017 |
273 |
| Division notebook: active EHS Group tracks major regulations. |
|
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Apr 1, 2017 |
464 |
| Latest Dynacast acquisition brings in Signicast. |
|
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Mar 1, 2017 |
312 |
| Yankee Casting looking to rebuild. |
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Brief article |
Mar 1, 2017 |
111 |
| Humtown, Youngstown State unveil 3-D printer. |
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Mar 1, 2017 |
327 |
| Keynote speakers. |
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Mar 1, 2017 |
142 |
| The Hub. |
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Brief article |
Mar 1, 2017 |
156 |
| Individual awards. |
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Mar 1, 2017 |
271 |
| Program. |
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Mar 1, 2017 |
2582 |
| Exhibitors. |
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List |
Mar 1, 2017 |
596 |
| Cast in North America exhibitors (as of February 16, 2017). |
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Brief article |
Mar 1, 2017 |
143 |
| Membership for personal advancement is not archaic. |
Baran, Leo |
Column |
Mar 1, 2017 |
507 |
| Calendar. |
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Calendar |
Mar 1, 2017 |
580 |
| Research proposals to reduce silica exposure sought. |
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Mar 1, 2017 |
217 |
| Division notebook: aluminum builds knowledge, follows latest technology. |
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Mar 1, 2017 |
447 |
| Creating positive air flow in a large roof-vented facility. |
Lewis, Mike |
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Mar 1, 2017 |
897 |
| Solvay speciality polymers find use in transportation. |
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Jan 1, 2017 |
341 |
| What to know about the silica standard. |
Rowntree, Kay |
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Dec 1, 2016 |
1458 |
| For Weber, outside passions reflect metalcasting. |
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Nov 1, 2016 |
403 |
| Understanding limitations and the power of knowledge: the power of advanced casting technology coupled with efficient and effective design gives the metalcasting industry a bright future. |
Gundlach, Richard B. |
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Nov 1, 2016 |
1861 |
| AFS additive manufacturing for metalcasting conference breaks ground for industry. |
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Conference news |
Nov 1, 2016 |
278 |
| Looking forward for metalcasters. |
Kurkul, Doug |
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Oct 1, 2016 |
595 |
| B&L Information Systems. |
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Oct 1, 2016 |
106 |
| Soucy invests in metalcasting. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
Cover story |
Oct 1, 2016 |
1255 |
| Predictive maintenance saves money: routinely monitoring equipment using predictive technologies and data collecting can help better plan for equipment repairs and save money in downtime and replacement costs. |
Gambsky, Alan |
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Oct 1, 2016 |
1869 |
| Building on success: companies that are expanding their facilities have faced numerous challenges and relied on experience to assure successful projects. |
Sandalow, Brian |
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Oct 1, 2016 |
1113 |
| Metalcasting leaders exchange ideas at Foundry Executive Conference. |
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Oct 1, 2016 |
349 |
| SEDCO Capital acquires strategic stake in Nedec. |
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Sep 1, 2016 |
173 |
| Calendar. |
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Calendar |
Sep 1, 2016 |
117 |
| Carpenter reflects on long run in business. |
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Sep 1, 2016 |
370 |
| Outstanding quality using team management: developing quality program in your metalcasting facility takes a concerted plan and cooperation from all levels of your company. |
Joyce, Sara |
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Sep 1, 2016 |
1827 |
| Casting process modeling rundown: this roundup provides a review of updates to flow modeling software that's available to metalcasters. |
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Sep 1, 2016 |
1912 |
| Cyber security and your metalcasting facility. |
Resser, Dave |
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Sep 1, 2016 |
800 |
| Conveyor with special features. |
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Sep 1, 2016 |
123 |
| SEDCO Capital acquires stake in Nedec. |
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Aug 31, 2016 |
101 |
| Ryobi Limited plans expansion, new jobs for Indiana facility. |
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Aug 1, 2016 |
179 |
| Ohio facility honored with statewide award. |
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Brief article |
Aug 1, 2016 |
106 |
| Obituaries. |
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Obituary |
Aug 1, 2016 |
228 |
| Death of a foundry. |
Marcus, Dan |
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Aug 1, 2016 |
754 |
| AFS encourages metalcasters to join MFG day. |
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Aug 1, 2016 |
144 |
| Increase awareness of the U.S. metalcasting industry by hosting a plant tour. |
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Aug 1, 2016 |
214 |
| Mullers in the mix beyond metalcasting. |
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Aug 1, 2016 |
122 |
| GE, Saudi Aramco and Cividale agree to set up casting facility. |
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Jul 1, 2016 |
200 |
| Slavin appreciates role in metalcasting safety. |
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Jul 1, 2016 |
389 |
| Industry roadmap gives direction: a newly released document identifies the metalcasting industry's gaps in capabilities and identifies the tasks and outcomes required to fill them. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
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Jul 1, 2016 |
1069 |
| Oklahoma bronze caster produces statue of Pope John Paul II. |
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Brief article |
Jul 1, 2016 |
161 |
| Gamco supplies curtain wall for Flushing tower. |
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Brief article |
Jun 22, 2016 |
187 |
| Process parametersoptimization to reduce the sand casting defects. |
Kamalakkannan, A.; Govindaraj, S.; Balavignesh, V.; Suman, S.; Sakthivel, G. |
Report |
Jun 15, 2016 |
2218 |
| Global Metal Casting Market 2015-2019 - New Market Research Report. |
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Jun 13, 2016 |
490 |
| Aramco signs MoU with GE, Cividale to set up forging and casting facility. |
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Jun 2, 2016 |
600 |
| Success still happens. |
Spada, Alfred T. |
Editorial |
Jun 1, 2016 |
490 |
| Pace announces Minnesota expansion. |
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Brief article |
Jun 1, 2016 |
227 |
| SATA to place manufacturing facility in South Texas. |
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Jun 1, 2016 |
214 |
| The legal challenge to OSHA's crystalline silica rule. |
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Jun 1, 2016 |
1496 |
| Regulatory reform on the agenda in Washington: a glut of new regulations on industry could have a lasting impact on how metalcasters conduct business. |
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Jun 1, 2016 |
1430 |
| A 50-year forecast. |
Marcus, Dan |
Editorial |
Jun 1, 2016 |
789 |
| Government Affairs Conference held in Washington, D.C. |
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Conference notes |
Jun 1, 2016 |
289 |
| Metalcasting represented at 2016 RAPID conference. |
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Conference news |
Jun 1, 2016 |
234 |
| Energy saving solution: Morgan's Salamander SIC crucible a promising energy-saving solution. |
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May 1, 2016 |
494 |
| Wisconsin company expanding facility to increase efficiency. |
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Brief article |
May 1, 2016 |
200 |
| Wave of new regulations continues. |
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May 1, 2016 |
140 |
| The next steps in metalcasting development through emerging technology, ideas: a sampling of presentations from CastExpo in Minneapolis focused on new ways to move the industry forward. |
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May 1, 2016 |
1580 |
| Trends in x-ray casting defect recognition: advancements in assisted defect recognition can improve X-ray inspection in metalcasting facilities for consistent results and shorter inspection times. |
Robbins, Jason |
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May 1, 2016 |
1610 |
| Improve results. |
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May 1, 2016 |
260 |
| Minnesota Grede facility honored. |
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Brief article |
Apr 1, 2016 |
111 |
| Grede honored by EPA as a 2016 Energy Star Partner of the Year. |
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Brief article |
Apr 1, 2016 |
273 |
| KSM expands in North Carolina. |
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Brief article |
Apr 1, 2016 |
118 |
| Eck Hayon looks to continue building family business. |
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Apr 1, 2016 |
294 |
| OSHA raises fines for failing to report serious injuries. |
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Apr 1, 2016 |
201 |
| Attracting the next generation: finding future members of the metalcasting industry involves reaching out to students at all levels. |
Sandalow, Brian |
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Apr 1, 2016 |
1513 |
| Anatomy of a regulatory success: a small group of metalcasters achieved big reform in Michigan thanks to government outreach and combining efforts with other common-goaled industries. |
Lenahan, Mike |
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Apr 1, 2016 |
1319 |
| Microwave reclamation of casting sand: microwave technology could offer the industry an energy-efficient, low-emission system for sand reclamation. |
Mathis, Milt; Plunger, Joe |
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Apr 1, 2016 |
2547 |
| Simulation key to production of large, complex die casting. |
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Apr 1, 2016 |
551 |
| ARC Group Worldwide reports launch of new proprietary Thixomolding Process in global die casting industry. |
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Mar 4, 2016 |
186 |
| Tennessee company expanding, expected to add 20 positions. |
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Mar 1, 2016 |
153 |
| Obituaries. |
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Brief article |
Mar 1, 2016 |
207 |
| Back in the black: since a 2006 change in ownership, Anchor Castings has rebuilt much of its facility and established itself as a dependable 10-person job shop. |
Leider, Nicholas |
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Mar 1, 2016 |
1467 |
| Boosting aluminum-silicon's strength, ductility in a permanent mold casting: researchers are investigating additional lightweight alloys in permanent mold castings. |
Shamsuzzoha, Mohammad; Nastc, Laurentiu; Weiss, David; Berry, John T. |
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Mar 1, 2016 |
1555 |
| New updates to CastExpo promise a fresh experience: CastExpo'16 will be held in Minneapolis April 16-19. |
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Mar 1, 2016 |
398 |
| Keynote speakers. |
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Calendar |
Mar 1, 2016 |
409 |
| Global Non-ferrous Casting Market 2016-2020: New research report available at Fast Market Research. |
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Feb 4, 2016 |
431 |
| Taurus 80 opening Illinois diecasting operation. |
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Feb 1, 2016 |
155 |
| Converting a sand system: one case study shows how converting a steel casting facility's olivine sand system to a phenolic-based chromite/silica system required planning, cooperation and tight controls. |
Swansiger, Gene; Albritton, Blake |
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Feb 1, 2016 |
1781 |
| GM to invest $177m in Indiana, Michigan casting facilities. |
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Jan 1, 2016 |
230 |
| German automotive firm to build $193m casting facility in Kentucky. |
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Jan 1, 2016 |
228 |
| Dynacast acquisition increases casting, machining operations. |
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Brief article |
Jan 1, 2016 |
125 |
| FEF distributes scholarships. |
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Jan 1, 2016 |
233 |
| Inductotherm founder passes away at 92. |
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Jan 1, 2016 |
303 |
| Fan-tastic castings: putting a spin on supply chain management: commercial fan manufacturer Big Ass Fans is handling its rapid growth through open relationships with its suppliers. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
Cover story |
Jan 1, 2016 |
1714 |
| 2016 forecast: small gains in short-term: following an overall down year for casting shipments in 2015, moderate gains are expected through 2018. |
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Jan 1, 2016 |
1430 |
| The U.S. portrait by the numbers: Modern Casting breaks down the U.S. metalcasting industry by material, process, coremaking and value-added capabilities. |
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Jan 1, 2016 |
1082 |
| Iron casting facility improves customer service through visual inspection. |
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Jan 1, 2016 |
441 |
| Standard alloys opens new machine shop in Houston. |
|
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Dec 1, 2015 |
171 |
| U.K. firm buys steel casting facility to diversify production. |
|
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Dec 1, 2015 |
145 |
| Ohio diecaster to add 40 jobs during expansion. |
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Brief article |
Dec 1, 2015 |
162 |
| 49th Census of World Casting Production: modest growth in worldwide casting market: global casting production continued its upward trend in 2014, growing by 2.4 million metric tons, a 2.3% increase compared to the previous year's total. |
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Statistical data |
Dec 1, 2015 |
3126 |
| OSHA plans release of final silica rule in 2016: congressional intervention to negate the rule likely will be vetoed by President Obama. |
|
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Dec 1, 2015 |
1612 |
| Reaching an equilibrium. |
Spada, Alfred T. |
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Nov 1, 2015 |
434 |
| Aluminum giant Alcoa to split into two companies. |
|
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Nov 1, 2015 |
215 |
| Indiana diecaster earns World Class Manufacturing Bronze Award. |
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Nov 1, 2015 |
217 |
| AFS hosts 400 at manufacturing day open house. |
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Nov 1, 2015 |
321 |
