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The National Perspective:
MCDP breaks down the U.S. metalcasting industry by material, process and state.
Steady Rebound from Recession:
U.S. casting sales are forecast to grow in almost all metals, topping $37 billion in 2016.
47th Census of World Casting Production:
Annual global casting production has shown continued growth since exceeding prerecession levels in 2011.
Cause and Defects:
Plan ahead to prevent surface flaws in sand cast components.
Testing 1-2-3: Phase Transformations and the Welding of Ultra-High Strength Ste…:
New high strength steels will require knowledge of how thermal processes affect mechanical properties.
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