Cover design by Mike Berrafato.


Features Global Casting Supply Level


Cast Connex Sources Cast


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Our annual census of global casting production shows stable output for 2008, and domestic forecasting data indicates many casting markets will rebound in 2010. An MCDP Staff Report


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Part for Construction Need Rectangular brace frame members can be easily fabri- cated, but metalcasting is the most effi cient process for circular members.


C. de Oliveira, R. Grant and S. Gonczy Minimizing Porosity


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in Cast Junctions Junctions can be the most diffi cult part of a casting to design. Use this primer to make them easier. D. Joshi and B. Ravi


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Display at New Show For the fi rst time ever, North America’s largest metalcast- ing trade show is inviting casting end-users to see what everyone is up to. An MCDP Staff Report


Castings Help Scrape the Sky p. 30


Mingle With Your Metalcaster p. 39


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