Volume 100, No. 12 • December 2010 Cover: Design by Michael Berrafato, art director. Features COVER STORY 16 Neenah’s Next Steps
One of the most recognizable names in metalcasting is coming out of one of the most important transitions in its history. S. Gibbs
23 44th Census of World Casting Production
An overall drop in global casting production was to be expected in 2009, but who were the big winners and losers?
A MODERN CASTING Staff Report 28 What’s New With the Area Source Rule?
This list of frequently asked questions about the Foundry Area Source Rule will help you navigate the regulatory seas.
H. Klesch, C. Schmeisser and the AFS 10-E Air Quality Committee 32 Understanding Demand Control for Energy Usage
When you use energy in your facility is just as important to your bottom line as how much energy you use. B. Zak
36 3 Lost Foam Developments Vacuum-assisted fi lling, sensor monitors for sand compaction and a new stirring process all could help improve future lost foam castings.
H, Littleton and A. Druschitz (Paper 1), M. Abdelrahman, M. Baswell and S. Jagtap (Paper 2), and G. Muginstein, E. Kiperwasser, R. Rosen and D. Yadeni (Paper 3)
Website-Only Article—
Effects of Additives on a New Al-Cu Based Alloy for Automotive Castings The article discusses the effects of melt treatment and addition of alloying elements on the tensile properties of the alloy in the as-cast condition. E. Elgallad, F. Samuel, A. Samuel and H. Doty
Columns
7 Editorial Investment Creates Opportunity, Large and Small—A.T. Spada 14 Washington Alert S. Salmon, J. Hannapel and C. Richter 38 CEO Journal Canary in a Coal Mine—D. Marcus 40 Marketing Matters Why Should Your Customer Buy From You?—S. Lane
Departments
3 Hotline 8 Industry News 12 Personals 12 Industry Faces
13 Calendar 41 AFS/CMI News 44 Product Innovations
46 Metalcasting Supplies 48 Classifi eds 55 Advertisers’ Index 56 Shakeout
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