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.

It’s often misunderstood what cost factors are owned by the OEM versus those owned by the foundry.