The Missouri University of Science & Technology (formerly University of Missouri-Rolla) project will document and develop tools that help both designers and foundries predict how the casting process affects machinability of ferrous parts. Casting issues such as core placement, molding process requirements, and adjacent section size effects will be evaluated. The benefits to DLA include enhanced design practices for machined features on castings that will improve casting quality and lead times of final part delivery. Recently a request was sent via AFS e-Connections for response to a questionnaire on machining experiences and issues relating to cast iron. Anyone wishing to participate should contact Prof. Von Richards, Missouri University of Science and Technology, 573/341-4730, at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .