CASTING MODERN APRIL 2012 A PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDRY SOCIETY VOLUME 102 | NUMBER 4 COLUMNS
7 Editorial Everyone’s Responsibility A. SPADA
15 Washington Alert CDR Reporting
Deadline Approaching S. SALMON, J. HANNAPEL AND C. RICHTER
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39 CEO Journal Price Can’t Do It Alone D. MARCUS
41 Novel Solutions Improving
Quality Through Product Design S. WETZEL
DEPARTMENTS P. 18 18 Benchmarking Melting
Aluminum and iron facilities can increase capacity through investments, logistics, quality and efficiency. S. WETZEL
22 Benchmarking Molding, Coremaking Finding the right equipment for the processes used in your facility is key to optimal operation. S. GIBBS
25 How to Buy New Equipment
The Dotson Co. uses a long-term approach and focuses on employee involvement to continue improving its operations. J. LUMSDEN
30 2012 Purchasing Plan Survey
Survey results show that metalcasters have big plans for purchasing in the upcoming year. S. GIBBS
33 Do You Have World-Class Suppliers? Facilites need reliable, quality suppliers to stay in step with growing casting demands. J. KNUERR
36 Literature PLUS
This twice-yearly report puts supplier information in your hands. A MODERN CASTING STAFF REPORT
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3 From Online 8 Industry News 13 Industry Faces
16 In a World Without Castings
42 AFS/CMI News 43 Metalcasting Supplies 44 Casting Innovations 48 Classifieds 55 Advertisers’ Index 56 Shakeout
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