Columns: 2021

This month we are devoting this column to a discussion of resources available to buyers and designers of castings.

Have you ever used a cost-per-pound analysis to determine the cost and competitiveness of your castings and foundry sources?

A customer of AFS Corporate Member Waupaca Foundry (Marinette, Wisconsin) was looking for a stronger but lighter part while also reducing its cost.

3D sand printing produces sand mold components without any pattern or core box equipment. The process essentially makes sand molds without the middleman.