American Foundry Society

8 – 10 a.m.

Metalcasting Process Basics - Part 1 (26-136)

Patrick Kluesner, Grede Castings, Waterford Township, MI

This course provides participants with a basic overview of the metalcasting process. Students will trace the path of a casting from quoting through shipping.

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Metalcasting Process Basics - Part 2 (26-136)

Patrick Kluesner, Grede Castings, Waterford Township, MI

This course provides participants with a basic overview of the metalcasting process. Students will trace the path of a casting from quoting through shipping.

8 – 10 a.m.

Preview: Introduction to Supervisor Development (26-138)

Patrick Frazier, ME Global, Inc., Tempe, AZ

Introduction to Supervisor Development is beneficial to those who have been recently promoted from hourly or salaried ranks who have little previous experience in supervision.

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Preview: Intro to Industry 4.0 (26-139)

David Blondheim, Jr., Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, WI

This course offers a foundational overview with the technologies of Industry 4.0. Learners will have an understanding of the definitions of I4.0 technologies, and how digital transformation is enabling smarter manufacturing.

8 – 9 a.m.

Introduction to Casting Alloys (26-140)

Patrick Kluesner, Grede Castings, Waterford Township, WI

This course will provide the learner with a comparison of the commonly cast ferrous and nonferrous alloys. There will be discussions of applications, properties, and criteria for selection of the following alloys: iron, steel, copper, aluminum, and magnesium.