Cast as a criminal.(SHAKEOUT: In case you didn't know
...)
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Here's a suggestion for every metalcaster's movie
library: The Lavender Hill Mob, a 1951 Oscar-winning film starring Alec
Guinness and Stanley Holloway. The premise: a bank . . .
CastExpo'08 attendee registration open.(AFS/CMI
NEWS)
Attendee registration for CastExpo'08 opened online Feb. I at
www.castexpo.com. Full CastExpo registration includes entrance to the
exhibits, as well as admittance to more than 200 technical . . .
New Student Chapter at Texas State Univ.-San Marcos.(AFS/CMI
NEWS)(Organization overview)(Brief article)
At the January American Foundry Society, (AFS) board of directors
meeting, a petition was approved to create a new AFS Student Chapter at
Texas State Univ., San Marcos, Texas. The new student . . .
Q. How can I reduce my gas consumption for molten metal
blanketing.(Ask the Expert)
A By reducing the oxygen content above the induction furnace, inert
gases--typically argon--have proven benefits for blanketing molten
metal, including higher yields, lower alloy fading, . . .
CMI course schedule.(AFS/CMI NEWS)(Calendar)
CMI Course Schedule
April 15-17 Introduction to Metalcasting Schaumburg, Ill.
(58-08)
April 22-24 Analysis & Reduction of Casting Schaumburg, Ill.
. . .
Permanent mold publication available.(AFS/CMI NEWS)
The American Foundry Society's (AFS) Proceedings of the 6th
International Conference on Permanent Mold Casting of Aluminum and
Magnesium now is available. The publication includes the . . .
AFS Webinar series focuses on casting design, energy
savings.(AFS/CMI NEWS)
The American Foundry Society (AFS) has introduced a new series of
webinars designed to benefit and educate metalcasters, design engineers
and buyers. The 20-25 minute web-based seminars offer a . . .
Chapter meetings.(AFS/CMI NEWS)(Calendar)
BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT May 12--Past Chairmen's Awards Night,
Wynfrey Hotel, Birmingham, Ma.
BRITISH COLUMBIA May 3--Spring Golf Tournament, Guildford Golf
Course, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. . . .
Metal castings displayed for construction, aggregate
industries.(AFS/CMI NEWS)
In March, the American Foundry Society (AFS) participated in the
CON-EXPO-CON/AGG 2008 Exposition held at the Las Vegas Convention
Center, Las Vegas.
AFS took advantage of this event as an . . .
AFS participates in World Foundry Congress.(AFS/CMI NEWS)
The American Foundry Society (AFS) recently sent staff to represent
the North American metalcasting industry at the World Foundrymen
Organization's 68th World Foundry Congress in Chennai, India, . . .
Cast a slightly wider net.(MARKETING MATTERS)
More than 25 years ago, my mentor Ron Crawford, CEO of Southland
Metals Inc., Maumelle, Ark., was offered what he considered a golden
opportunity by a potential customer. But when he proposed the . . .
Coatings in aluminum permanent mold casting.(CASTING
FACTS)
The die coatings used in permanent mold casting of aluminum
establish a barrier between the molten aluminum and the mold, influence
the solidification rate of the metal, promote venting and . . .
Gradient Lens.(Casting Technology Showcase 2008)
Gradient Lens Corporation has introduced a complete video system
that operates with any Hawkeye Precision Borescope, rigid or flexible.
The Luxxor Video System includes a Sony XC-555 Video Camera, . . .
LECO.(Casting Technology Showcase 2008)
LECO analytical instruments conduct elemental analysis to satisfy
production, process, and R & D needs. C/S/N/O/H in numerous metals
and inorganic applications are rapidly determined . . .
Metal Processors.(Casting Technology Showcase 2008)
Metal Processors Inc. is dedicated to providing world class tooling
for the casting industry. It designs and builds tooling to satisfy a
variety of after-cast needs for a variety of casting . . .
NovaCast.(Casting Technology Showcase 2008)
NovaCast develops and markets products and software aimed at more
efficient and faster foundry production processes. Thanks to genuine,
documented expertise in foundry technology, simulations and . . .
PowerHammer Co.(Casting Technology Showcase 2008)
The PowerHammer Company engineers, manufactures and sells casting
riser knock-off hammers to the foundry industry worldwide. Model sizes
range from 7000 ft-lb to 250 ft-lb.
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Finite Solutions.(Casting Technology Showcase 2008)
FSI offers FLOWCast, SOLIDCast and OPTICast, the world's most
popular software for fluid flow analysis, solidification analysis and
automatic casting optimization. In addition to software sales, we . . .
Roberts Sinto Corp.(Casting Technology Showcase 2008)
Roberts Sinto has been an innovator in the design and manufacture
of foundry equipment and complete foundry projects for over 40 years.
Our equipment ranges from molding and core machines to . . .
Mossner.(Casting Technology Showcase 2008)
Mossner offers a unique technique for the automated removal of
aluminum gates and risers as well as casting finishing by combining the
speed of a bandsaw and the accuracy provided by the CNC . . .
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