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LIGHT BIKE:
How four college students, their engineering professor, and a foundry specializing in the unique worked together to develop the prototype for a magnesium bike frame casting.
Ductile Iron Advancements for Reducing Weight:
Recent foundry industry studies have explored ways to achieve lighter castings in iron.
Scaling Back Heat Treatment of Aluminum 319:
Optimizing thermal processing of sand castings to meet mechanical requirements in less time can reduce costs and CO2 footprint.
Building Partnership Into Every Part:
Sourcing castings is different from the procurement of ordinary manufacturing commodities—but choosing the right foundry for a specific casting’s requirements is just the beginning. At Oshkosh, embracing the foundry’s expertise early in the design phase is a top priority.
EDITORIAL:
Training Resources for Casting Buyers and Designers
INDUSTRY INSIDER:
Casting Defect Basics: Gas and Inclusions
DESIGN DETAILS:
3D Printing Achieves Contoured Surface of Propeller
BEFORE & AFTER:
Investment Casting Wins Over Extrusion, Weldment
DESIGNER'S SKETCHPAD:
Designing for 3D Molds
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