July 2019

EDITORIAL: Let’s Get Down to Business

WASHINGTON ALERT: AFS Applauds Introduction of Made in America Act

SMART ENERGY: Too Much Is Just Too Much

COLLEGE CONNECTION: PSU Behrend Students Learning Value of Internships

CASTING INNOVATIONS: Foundry meets OSHA silica PEL with dry venting

SHAKEOUT: Cast “Rabbit” Purchased for Over $90 Million at Auction

Ferroloy’s New Direction: Within two years, the gray and ductile iron foundry diversified its markets, doubled its staff and became nearly silica-free.

Conversations on Capitol Hill: Metalcasters convened in Washington, D.C., to ask for investment in infrastructure and legislation that supports U.S. manufacturing.

Synergistic Effects of Coatings, Additives in PUCB Systems: Sand additives and refractory coatings are essential components in reducing or eliminating casting defects, therefore proper combination of both the type and the level of these components are necessary to achieve optimal results.

Putting It All Together: Assembly can be a valuable part of a foundry’s portfolio, but it brings challenges and might not fit every metalcaster.

Evaluating & Improving a Steel for Impact Wear Resistance: Adding nickel enhanced the tensile ductility and toughness of a steel that was formulated to be strong and impact-resistant.