CASTING MODERN A PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDRY SOCIETY
JANUARY 2012 VOLUME 102 | NUMBER 1
COLUMNS
7 Editorial To Add or Not to Add A.T. SPADA
21 Washington Alert New Utility MACT Standards Finalized S. SALMON, J. HANNAPEL AND C. RICHTERA
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44 Marketing Matters Horseshoeing or Angry Birds D. BARNHARD
45 Safe Practice Makeshift Platform Presents Fall Hazard AFS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE (DIV. 10)
P.24 24 Barron’s Defense Is Adding Value
Defense industry programs and upgrades focused on adding value keep this metalcasting facility thriving. S. WETZEL
30 2012 Forecast & Trends Report
The U.S. metalcasting industry is expected to continue to rebound in 2012. A MODERN CASTING STAFF REPORT
34 Pacific Alloy Harnesses Sun’s Power
Solar panels cut this California company’s energy bill and reliance on carbon- based fuels. S. GIBBS
38 5 Ways to Fix Your Finishing Room Follow these tips to reduce grinding times by solving problems before they start. S. GIBBS
41 Don’t Ignore Aluminum Regulations
Metalcasters must remember to handle aluminum dross as a hazardous material. B. COCHRAN
P.41 DEPARTMENTS
3 From Online 8 Industry News 19 Industry Faces
23 In a World Without Castings
46 AFS/CMI News 50 Product Innovations 55 Classifieds 63 Advertisers’ Index 64 Shakeout
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