AFS project data being presented for inclusion in handbook for castings with military applications

Data from a five-year, $1 million project from the American Foundry Society is being presented this week for inclusion in the Metallic Materials Properties Development and Standardization (MMPDS) handbook.

The project, funded by the…

AFS offers Members resources to attain compliance with OSHA’s Silica Rule before the June 23rd deadline

American Foundry Society members have full access to a wide array of resources designed to guide them 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…

Designers and buyers! Expand your knowledge at Metalcasting Congress

Designers and buyers of metal castings can learn from industry experts, network with their peers and make new business connections at American Foundry Society’s Metalcasting Congress, April 3-5 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Professionals in the field of component design and purchasing,…

Mobilize for Metalcasting at the AFS Government Affairs Fly-In in Washington D.C.

Metalcasting needs you to advocate for the industry at the AFS Fly-In, May 15-16 in Washington, D.C.!

At the AFS Fly-In, you'll stand together as metalcasters to let your elected officials know the castings you produce are critical to the country’s defense, infrastructure, automotive,…

Chapter Success Story: AFS Saginaw Valley Chapter inspires next generation of metalcasters with hands-on demonstration

The AFS Saginaw Valley Chapter has a goal of developing the next generation of metalcasters through education. With the aid of volunteers, the Michigan-based chapter has helped spread awareness of what metalcasting is and the number of diverse careers within the industry. 

“We do…

AFS Hosts Human Resources Conference

Managers and supervisors gathered in Clearwater Beach, Florida, in February for the AFS Metalcasting Industry Human Resources Conference, an event designed specifically for metalcasters.

The conference, titled “Preparing for the Metalcasting Workplace of Tomorrow,” covered topics such…

AFS Submits Dozens of Questions to OSHA on the Crystalline Silica Rulemaking

In January 2018, AFS submitted 70 questions to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to clarify various aspects of the Agency’s final crystalline silica rulemaking which is slated to go into effect for general industry on June 23, 2018. AFS, in conjunction with the society's…

AFS welcomes new Corporate Members

The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest metalcasting trade association and professional society, announced today it has welcomed 32 new Corporate Members from July 2017 to mid-February 2018. 

“Corporate Members are vital partners in advancing the…

Report from the AFS Institute

This is an exciting time for the AFS Institute. In November 2017, the Institute translated three popular e-Learning modules to Spanish. The Institute used metalcasting industry experts fluent in Spanish to translate Basic Melt Practices for Cast Iron, Green Sand Compaction, and Big Picture of…

Opportunities to Serve in 2018

 

The American Foundry Society has an important three-part mission, centered around the pillars of advocacy, education, and innovation. AFS recently published an Annual Report that documents our work in advancing that mission. We encourage you to take some time to review the Annual…