AFS Begins Work on Aluminum Casting Performance Initiative (ACPI) Projects
AFS announced that contracting for three new projects as part of the Aluminum Casting Performance Initiative FY2024 funding package has been finalized. These projects will provide a critical step towards improving reliability and quality of aluminum casting methods.
Read moreAFS Urges Senate Passage of Energy Innovation Bill
The American Foundry Society said today it supports the energy package under consideration in the U.S. Senate, the bipartisan American Energy Innovation Act (S. 2657). A vote in the Senate could come the week of March 9.
The package would boost federal funding for research and…
Ensuring Health & Safety at Metalcasting Congress 2020
With concerns about the Coronavirus, AFS is focused on the health and safety of all of our show participants. The Convention Center has a detailed cleaning and disinfectant protocol. There will be hand-cleaning stations at heavy-traffic locations of our show, and AFS will distribute 2,500 small…
AFS Institute Announces Introductory and Career-Advancing Courses for Spring in Chicagoland
The AFS Institute offers a variety of topics in instructor-led training programs to further expertise in the different alloys of metalcasting and to hone troubleshooting skills. Save your seat by registering here.
March 25-26: Casting Defect Analysis
Participants will become…
AFS Institute Rolls Out Two New Webinars for Custom On-The-Job Training
The AFS Institute scheduled another set of webinars, this time on the topic of Custom On-The-Job Training. The first one is March 17, and the same one will be offered again on April 15. An introduction will be delivered on how to develop and dramatically improve custom on the job training…
CISA To Co-Sponsor AFS Government Affairs Fly-In
AFS this week announced that the Casting Industry Suppliers Association (CISA) will again co-sponsor the AFS Government Affairs Fly-In. The Fly-In, to be held May 19-20, brings together foundry and supplier representatives to advocate for the metalcasting industry in the nation’s capital.
…Race Over to Indy for Two AFS Institute Courses
Metalcasters will learn more in two critical areas of the business: detecting and reducing defects and applying concepts and methods of cost estimating during AFS Institute classes in the Indianapolis region.
Casting Defect Analysis April 29-30
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Waupaca’s Greg Miskinis to Deliver Hoyt Lecture at Metalcasting Congress
Greg Miskinis, director of research and process development at Waupaca Foundry, will deliver this year’s Hoyt Memorial Lecture at Metalcasting Congress 2020, April 21-23 in Cleveland.
Miskinis’ presentation, “The Transformation of the Modern Foundry,” will analyze how shifts in the…
AFS Supports Legislation to Help Solve Truck Driver Shortage
Many metalcasters are experiencing the effects of the truck driver shortage across the nation. AFS has been working with a coalition and recently joined on a congressional letter with over 80 organizations urging that the DRIVE Safe Act be included in the next…
AFS releases new edition of Mold & Core Test Handbook
A fresh edition of the AFS Mold & Core Test Handbook, 5th Edition is now available from the American Foundry Society with the latest in metalcasting industry standards for sand testing and evaluation. For a limited time, buyers can save 20% off the price.
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AFS Institute courses coming to Detroit
The Institute and AFS Detroit-Windsor Chapter are pleased to offer a variety of training programs in Detroit in March and April.
Green Sand Molding 201 will be held on March 18-19. This course provides participants with the next level of knowledge related to the sand molding processes…