April 2019: Click for the full digital edition of the April 2019 issue.
EDITORIAL:
Getting It Right the First Time
WASHINGTON ALERT:
AFS Applauds Introduction of the JOBS Act
SAFE PRACTICE:
All You Need to Know About Safety Data Sheets
MARKETING MIND:
Innovation, a European View at CastExpo
IN A WORLD WITHOUT CASTINGS:
Would You Have Survived The Winter?
CASTING INNOVATIONS:
Reclaiming Sand Reduces Foundry’s Sand Cost by 84%
COLLEGE CONNECTION:
UAB’s Monroe savors Air Force fellowship
SHAKEOUT:
Cast Bison Flank Entrance of Chicago Park
Neenah Swing Frame Wins Casting of the Year:
The conversion of the compact utility tractor component from an 11-piece steel weldment to a single ductile iron casting was the result of a collaboration between companies with different backgrounds but common goals.
2019 Casting of the Year winners:
This year, four new categories were introduced to complement Casting of the Year. They were: Newcomer (Rookie of the Year), Best Example of a Casting Conversion, Achievement in a Small Foundry Business, Best Innovation/Prototype.
Moving Beyond the Limits of Compliance:
Even perfect compliance programs will not guarantee zero injuries. A safety culture with individual ownership is also needed.
Small Business, Strong Business:
Tonkawa Foundry has been a successful small business through seven decades by sticking to its strengths and staying on top of modern industry trends.
Avoiding Coating-Related Defects:
Refractory coatings exist to improve casting quality, but when not properly applied, they can cause unwanted characteristics in the final casting.
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