An Ohio foundry achieved rigid requirements on the first run - something the customer never expected.
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Tiny But Mighty
There's more to Silver Dollar Castings than meets the eye. This AFS-Member foundry is producing sophisticated aluminum castings inside a small Chicago plant with a team of just seven metalcasting pros.
Read MoreThe Big 6 of Aluminum Heat Treat
Learn the process and terminology as expert Jon Dossett breaks down the what, the why, and the when.
Turn Up the Volume for Metalcasting’s Biggest Hit
See all the CastExpo takeaways for casting buyers and designers, including our biggest programing lineup in the Casting Source Theater.
Casting Stronger Bonds
A true story about collaboration that solved an OEM's crisis and solidified their foundry partnership.
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Alternatives to Arm Wrestling
Once in while, I reflect on my parenting mis-steps. For example, my oldest son used to enjoy an occasional arm wrestle with his “old mom” when he was about 11.
Maintaining Tool Quality
Maintaining the level of quality engineered into the casting process is the key to obtaining high levels of casting quality. When you visit your casting supplier, make sure you have the chance to look at how your pattern equipment is maintained.
Copper Casting Makes a Comeback After 50 Years
The part in this example was originally a copper sand casting in the late 1960s. After that, the foundry created the part by machining and welding it out of solid billet. Now, it has made a comeback as a casting for the first time in 50 years.
How to Get U.S. Manufacturing Productivity Growing Again
Labor productivity is central to economic growth, and the manufacturing sector is a catalyst for progress, directly contributing $2.65 trillion to the U.S. economy. Overall, U.S. labor productivity has been rising attractively. In 2023, the U.S.