Explore the fundamentals of foundry cupola operation at the 2024 Practical Cupola Workshop, presented by the AFS Cupola Committee. Topics reflect the expertise and experience of the conference’s industry-leading presenters, who are cupola operators and suppliers.
This workshop covers cupola basics, technical information, operational practices and new developments. It is ideal for new operators, engineers, and operation supervisors.
(Reedsburg, WI)
(at the workshop venue)
Pete Satre
Manager, Technical Services, Allied Mineral Products Inc., Columbus, OH
David J. Kasun
AFS Cupola Committee Vice-Chair; Technical Director, ATD Cupola Division, Au Gres, MI
(provided by AFS)
David J. Kasun
AFS Cupola Committee Vice-Chair; Technical Director, ATD Cupola Division, Au Gres, MI
J.P. Kramer
Account Manager, Ferroglobe, Beverly, OH
Steve Hay
President, Hay Melting Solutions LLC, South Lyon, MI
Brian Johnson
Vice President, Hickman Williams & Co., Valparaiso, IN
J’s Pub & Grill
280 Viking Drive
Reedsburg, WI 53959
David J. Kasun
AFS Cupola Committee Vice-Chair; Technical Director, ATD Cupola Division, Au Gres, MI
Alex Croll
Director - Melt Materials & Technology, Waupaca Foundry Inc., Tell City, IN
Jim Wright
Melt Manager, McWane Ductile, Coshocton, OH
Travis Schlabach
Melting Supervisor, McWane Ductile, Coshocton, OH
Lyle Heberling
Executive Director, Iron Casting Research Institute, Columbus, OH
Alex Croll
Director - Melt Materials & Technology, Waupaca Foundry Inc., Tell City, IN
Eric Gokey
Melt Department ManagerCadillac Casting, Inc. Cadillac, MI
Mark Muszynski
Senior Metallurgical Engineer, Reno Refractories, Morris, AL
Pete Satre
Manager, Technical Services, Allied Mineral Products Inc., Columbus, OH
David J. Kasun
AFS Cupola Committee Vice-Chair; Technical Director, ATD Cupola Division, Au Gres, MI
Panel Discussion
Open discussion for specific or general topics in troubleshooting, design, operation, safety, or any other topics as determined by the students. On the first day of the class, students will be asked to submit questions that will be addressed and reviewed by the panel of all speakers.
Reedsburg Country Club
3003 E. Main Street
Reedsburg, WI
(Reedsburg, WI)
(at Grede Foundry training room, main office)
AFS Member: Early: $550.00 | Standard: $625.00
Non-Member: Early: $825.00 | Standard: $925.00
Early registration ends 8/6/2024.
AFS presents a variety of technical and management conferences (in both in-person and virtual formats). The refund policy for AFS conferences is as follows: 1) Substitutions are accepted at no charge at any time up until the start of the conference; 2) Full refunds are offered if AFS is notified in writing of cancellation at least 30 days in advance of the conference. No refunds or credits are available for less than 30 days written notice.