2021 Casting of the Year Competition Winners

Diecasting Examples

Is one of the most common casting methods a good choice for your part?

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Examples in Lost Foam Casting

Shakeout Roundup

A collection of some of the most interesting Shakeout pieces from the past 10 years are collected here.

Castings Around Town

Metal castings are all around you. They help you get to work, prepare your food, keep the temperature just right in your home, and allow civilization to move forward.

That’s very true when it comes to infrastructure. Castings are crucial in the systems that deliver water and natural gas to residents. Following are examples of how castings not only play a vital role, but are innovative products making our lives better in necessary but interesting ways.

3 Ways Vehicles Are Reducing Weight

Ford and General Motors worked with their casting suppliers to reduce vehicle weight with a variety of methods, from replacing material to switching processes.

2019 Casting of the Year Winners

The annual Casting of the Year competition is sponsored by the American Foundry Society and Metal Casting Design & Purchasing magazine and recognizes excellence in casting design. The competition is open to all North American metalcasters and designers/end-users of metal castings. Castings are accepted in all metals, casting processes, end-use applications, and sizes.

Permanent Mold Castings

Known for its ability to achieve tight tolerances, superior surface finishes and high mechanical properties, permanent mold is a quality option for many applications. 

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