CASTING MODERN A PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDRY SOCIETY
SEPTEMBER 2011 VOLUME 101 | NUMBER 9
COLUMNS
9 Editorial Nuggets to Chew On A.T. SPADA
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18 Washington Alert EPA’s Major Ozone Rule Still Pending S. SALMON, J. HANNAPEL AND C. RICHTER
47 Shaping Strategy No U.S. Energy Plan Means More Risk for You R. CLARK
49 Novel Solutions Raising Prices, Profit and Prosperity S. WETZEL
P.24 20 Alloys in Demand
With the iron market in disarray, some purchasers have found it difficult to find an iron supply to keep up with their casting demands. S. GIBBS
24 Harvey Industries Revives Wabash Harvey Industries acquired its Wabash facility and injected new life into its employees and production. A. SPADA
30 Casting Process Modeling Round-Up
Before purchasing simulation software, read this overview of the popular software available on the market. S. WETZEL
36 Tips From the Floor: In Search of the Perfect Pour Use these tricks of the trade from veteran metalcasting floor workers to teach new pourers how to cast the perfect part or help existing pourers perfect their skills. S. GIBBS
42 Maximize Your Crucible’s Service Life
Extend your crucible’s life by learning how to properly care for it from the moment it’s delivered to its normal operation. D. FINCK, D. HEUMANNSCKAEMPER, B. FIDDES, R. CHITALKER
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September 2011 MODERN CASTING | 5 P.10
DEPARTMENTS 3 From Online
10 Industry News
17 Industry Faces
52 AFS/CMI News
57 Classifieds
63 Advertisers’ Index
64 Shakeout
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