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 moreDesigners 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…
Membership Easter Eggs
Movie fans and video game players know the term “Easter egg” describes a hidden feature or inside secret that is easily overlooked unless you’re paying attention – a subtle nod to the annual April hunt. They are a lot of fun to seek out if you know what you are looking for in advance. Have you…
EPA Policy Victory: ‘Once In, Always In’ Withdrawn
In a victory for industry, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in January eliminated the “once in, always in” policy under the Clean Air Act.
The policy required “major sources” -- facilities that release at least 10 tons per year of a single hazardous air pollutant or 25 tons of…