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Editorial:
3D Printing Is for Cast Parts, Too
Design Details:
Switching to Ductile Iron Means Thinner Walls, Lighter Hydrant
Marketing Mind:
How Foundries Are Changing Perceptions
By The Law:
Differences Between Patent and Competition Laws
College Connection:
FEF Schools Participate in AFS Birmingham Casting Competition
Taking Off:
A foundry teamed with a local patternmaker to create a rocket engine casting with a new alloy and challenging gating.
What Impact Will 3D Metal Have on Investment Casting? :
Some have speculated that 3D printing will have a substantial impact on investment casting. The evidence says otherwise.
When to Choose Investment Casting:
Investment castings can be produced in all alloys from a fraction of an ounce for parts such as orthodontic braces, to more than 1,000 lbs. (453.6 kg) for complex aircraft engine parts.
5 Steps to Identify Casting Defects:
Inside your casting supplier’s plan to assure their product meets the highest standards of quality.
Aluminum 351 Can Take The Heat, Study Says:
A study on cast aluminum 351 for cylinder heads determined the alloy has improved tensile strength and creep resistance over more common alloys while exhibiting good castability.
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