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CASTING MODERN A PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDRY SOCIETY


OCTOBER 2011 VOLUME 101 | NUMBER 10


COLUMNS


7 Editorial It Takes a Community A.T. SPADA


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17 Washington Alert Rules Affecting Metalcasters Under Fire S. SALMON, J. HANNAPEL AND C. RICHTER


47 CEO Journal The Parlance of Profitability D. MARCUS


50 Marketing Matters What’s Your Brand? S. LANE


P.28 24 Improve Safety at Your Facility


A safe work environment is key in the metalcasting industry. Improve your safety record by following this ergonomics training program. N. CAMPBELL-KYUREGHYAN AND K. COOPER


28 Casting Central to Hydrant Revolution A former New York City firefighter is reinventing the design of the fire hydrant, and a metal casting is helping his cause. S. GIBBS


34 Explaining Shrinkage in Molds and Cores Learn which variables cause the most dimensional change in sand molds and cores. K. LOWE AND R. SHOWMAN


40 What’s Your Flask IQ?


Occasional flask inspection is crucial for a quality casting. See if you can answer these questions about flask maintenance. J. EAGENS AND THE AFS GREEN SAND COMMITTEE


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18 Who Is Choosing Thermal Sand Reclamation? Thermal sand reclamation has its benefits. Three companies share why they chose this process for their operation. Also, read about specific systems in our equipment roundup. S. WETZEL


51 Answers & Advice Green Sand, Metallic Dust Make Mischief AFS TECHNICAL DEPT.


DEPARTMENTS


3 From Online 8 Industry News


16 Industry Faces


52 AFS/CMI News


56 Classifieds


63 Advertisers’ Index


64 Shakeout moderncasting.com


Cover: Design by Michael Berrafato, art director


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Photo courtesy of Palmer Manufacturing & Supply


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