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FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handling Precious Metals


What’s in a Surcharge?


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It takes metalcasting to put gold, silver and other fi ne metals into the bars preferred by investors and hobbyists. S. Gibbs


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Ever wonder where your metalcaster comes up with those surcharges? Wonder no more. AFS Marketing Div.


RIA Makes Weapons, Castings 32 The Rock Island Arsenal sources components from its in-house casting plant in its role as OEM to the military. S. Gibbs


Making a Case for B206 37


A new aluminum alloy has the potential to fi t applica- tions previously reserved for ductile iron. A. Rodriguez, R. Chavez, J. Hernandez, Y. Raymond and J.F. Major


Pick Your Properties 42


By implementing non-mainstream aluminum alloys, the diecasting process can meet additional needs. North American Die Casting Association


Casting Is a Gold Mine p. 23


Where the Military Shops p. 32


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