MODERN CASTING
CASTING CROSSWORDS Casting Defects
Across 8. Spherical particles coated with oxide inside an iron casting 13. Defect caused by the expansion of molding sand that appears as local accumulation of coarse graphite 15. Projection at the parting line
Down 8. A casting has a partial separation in one of its walls
10. Also, scar 12. Inclusion type that appears as small, gray-green superfi cial cavities in the form of droplets
.COM BLOG ROLL Casting Buyers Sound Off
We had the opportunity to listen in on a recent casting purchasing roundtable. We knew metalcasters were passionate about castings, but these ladies and gentlemen have put as much thought into the metalcast- ing industry as anyone. Here are a few things they had to say:
“With the recent industry growth, why are metalcasters not embarking on modernization?” “We don’t get responses to many of our requests for quote. The only way we can ensure we get the castings we need is if we have relationships already in place.”
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“Many OEMs are forced to look outside the country because of a lack of capacity.”
“Metalcasters think, why capitalize for 5% ROI when the buyers are mak- ing several times that.” “Tooling prices are increasing
rapidly. Some metalcasters may need to move this in-house to become more competitive.”
Cast Bronze Football Trophies
A special group of trophies was handed out this year after the Super Bowl. Beyond the Vince Lombardi and MVP trophies was a special, cast bronze and walnut trophy that was handed out to NFL owners as a thank you for making the season happen, according to an article in the Bangor Daily News.
These special trophies were hand- crafted from a small, 17-employee investment casting facility in Hiram, Maine. New England Casting has a variety of previous work under its belt, ranging from jewelry to turbine engine parts to medical surgical tools.
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