Fall 2019

New Casting Source Serves Today's Market

Advancing technology is changing metalcasting, and the need to build bridges to new customers and maintain contact with existing ones requires constant attention.

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From the CEO: Technical and research leadership at AFS

Doug Kurkul is CEO of the American Foundry Society.

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Six Decades On, Detroit-Windsor Chapter’s Gala is Thriving

“We feel this is a special event where we get to really celebrate the folks that make our industry exciting, vibrant and dynamic.”

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AFS Staff, Members Play Leadership Roles in Military Panels

It can be difficult for the U.S. military to source certain aircraft components from U.S. manufacturers. That was the central problem tackled at the Defense Logistics Agency’s Casting and Forging Summit on Sept. 4 at Fort Belvoir, where AFS participated alongside government officials and other industry representatives.

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University of Northern Iowa research project earns grant

The University of Northern Iowa is conducting research into ceramic aggregates with the help of a grant from AFS.

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Research Board approves project from Copper Alloys Division

A new AFS research project will investigate porosity in no-lead brass castings that contributes to high scrap rates. The AFS Research Board approved the project from the Copper Alloys Division, titled “Turbulent Gating Effect on C89833 Alloy,” in September.

The research will help determine the effect of different non-turbulent gating systems on pressure tightness and mechanical properties of C89833 material.

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American Foundry Society Opens Its Doors on Manufacturing Day

AFS highlighted metalcasting careers to students, teachers, and families during its Manufacturing Day Open House on Oct. 4, 2019.

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AFS Honors EHS Achievements at Annual Conference

The American Foundry Society recognized outstanding achievements in the environmental, health and safety field during its 31st EHS Conference, Oct. 8-10, 2019, in Louisville, Kentucky.

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AFS Members Have Access to Silica Resources as a Member Benefit

As a benefit to AFS members, you have full access to a wide array of resources designed to guide you toward compliance with OSHA’s new, more restrictive, crystalline silica rule:

The AFS Silica Compliance Timeline describes all the elements of a compliant silica program and includes interactive resources.

PowerPoint presentations explain the silica program requirements, and each is followed with useful resources such as checklists, templates and OSHA required forms.

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Institute launches Supervisor Development Program

A five-month training program comes to your facility.

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Engineering Division Offers Plant Review Program

A new program to support manufacturing efficiencies recently was launched by the AFS Engineering Division.

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IJMC Grows in Influence, Posts Impact Factor Gains

The International Journal of Metalcasting, the American Foundry Society’s technical and research journal, is more influential than ever, according to a widely used measure of academic journals.

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New AFS Transactions now available

Since 1896, AFS Transactions has been an important source of academic and practical information about the metalcasting industry. Now the newest edition of the Transactions of the American Foundry Society is available from the AFS Bookstore.

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AFS Presents Cast Iron Symposium in Spain

About 150 people from around the world gathered in Bilbao, Spain, for the 2nd Carl Loper Cast Iron Symposium on Sept. 30-Oct. 1.

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Ferrous Melting Operators, Suppliers Gather for Conference

Some of the biggest advancements in ferrous melting technology and methods were the forefront of the 5th International Ferrous Melting Conference, Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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NoRedesign, AFS to Host Webinar on Innovative Casting Design Method

Sign up for a free web event on Dec. 10.

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Georgia Southern University Creates AFS Student Chapter

The American Foundry Society is proud to welcome Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, Georgia) as the newest school to establish an AFS Student Chapter on campus.

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AFS Committee Changes Name to Reflect Work

The Water, Waste & Byproducts Management Committee is part of the EHS Division.

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Metalcasting Congress Accepting Sponsors

Don't miss your company's chance to stand out this April in Cleveland.

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