September-October 2012

Editorial: It's Tough Being a Know-It-All:

Weighing Machining Cost: Determining machining cost requires careful consideration of the alloy grade, casting process, component shape and heat treatment, among other things.

Magwerks, Aristocast Prove the Magic of Magnesium Conquering Iron Capacity Chal…: Automotive components using lightweight alloys are key as fuel costs rise and efficiency standards tighten.

Eliminating Zinc Die Casting Defects: A need for high quality decorative surfaces in zinc die castings means a higher focus on finishing criteria.

Testing 1-2-3: Modeling Microstructure During Heat Treatment: Recent research investigates whether process simulation can be used to predict local microstructure through casting processes and heat treatment.