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Advance Your Career with AFS e-Learning

The AFS e-Learning platform is an easy tool to advance your career in metalcasting. AFS e-Learning allows you to train in 10 metalcasting areas at your pace and convenience simply by signing up and logging on with AFS.

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Master Metalcasting Basics with Publications from the AFS Bookstore

Depending on the level of learning, AFS has a variety of books to help you learn, or refresh certain aspects, of metalcasting.

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AFS Releases Campbell on Casting Combo; Purchase Set, Save 20%

These two books by John Campbell are just a "taste" of the breadth of knowledge that Professor John Campbell has acquired over years of participation as one of the foremost experts in the metalcasting field.

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2017 Student Poster Session/Scholarship Contest

Organized by the American Foundry Society (AFS) and the Foundry Educational Foundation (FEF), the Student Poster Session is an opportunity to showcase your undergraduate research project at the 121st Metalcasting Congress.

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Four Ways to Develop Your Workforce in 2017

By Doug Kurkul, AFS CEO

Over the past several months, I have spoken with countless metalcasters, suppliers and end-users of castings. Most of these business leaders are seeing some improvement in sales and in price quotes. If the trend holds up, 2017 will be a better year than a 2016 that was challenging for many companies.
With orders starting to rise, coupled with higher business and consumer confidence, now is the time for all industry stakeholders—suppliers, purchasers, and metalcasters—to assess the skill levels of their workforce.

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AFS Chapter Highlight: Wisconsin Chapter Shines at Regional

Member Connections caught up with Wisconsin Chapter president, Doug Sawyer, vice president Universal Welding and Engineering, after the February regional for a chapter check-in.

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AFS Releases Silica Compliance Seminar Video

AFS is making available the proceedings from a specialized training workshop that provides the tools metalcasters need to navigate OSHA’s respirable silica rule.

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Exhibit Space at Sell Out Pace for 2017 Metalcasting Congress; 90% Sold

Exhibit sales are on pace to sell out for the American Foundry Society's (AFS) 121st Metalcasting Congress and Cast in North America held April 25-27 in Milwaukee. Exhibitors are encouraged to secure exhibit space as nearly 80% is sold.

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AFS Requests Research Proposals to Reduce Silica Exposure

The American Foundry Society (AFS) is soliciting research proposals aimed at reducing exposure to respirable crystalline silica through the development of silica suppressant materials and processes in critical areas of metalcasting facilities.

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Registration Opens for Metalcasting Congress

Registration is open for the American Foundry Society’s (AFS) 121st Metalcasting Congress held April 25-27 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.

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