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FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Castings of the Year
Besler Industries Puts
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A heavy truck cab support bracket and a hybrid bus sta- tor housing earn top honors in the annual competition. An MCDP Staff Report
Pricey Part to Pasture A steel fabrication to ductile iron casting conversion netted
a $7 per part savings for an agricultural manufacturer. S. Wetzel
Behind the Curtain of One Day of Castings
Map out your day, and you may discover you are closer to castings than you think. An MCDP Staff Report
Industry Prepares for Growth
at Metalcasting Congress An optimistic crowd gathered at the annual conference. An MCDP Staff Report
World’s Largest Casting Show Is 45
Open to End-Users Get the scoop on NEWCAST, a show for buyers of castings. An MCDP Staff Report
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Single Crystal Casting This niche casting process could fi nd applications beyond
turbine parts with some development. S. Gibbs
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Castings Up Close and Personal p. 22
See the Savings a Casting Conversion Unearthed. p. 32
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