May/June 2012 Volume 14 Number 3
DEPARTMENTS 9 Industry News
18 In a World Without Castings
Would railways have connected the U.S. coasts?
COLUMNS
7 Editorial: Speaking of Adding Value
Are you aware of the value-added services
provided by your metalcaster? S. GIBBS
Cover: Design by Mike Berrafato, art director May/Jun 2012 | METAL CASTING DESIGN & PURCHASING | 5
20 Castings in Action A snow blower gearbox gains strength, and two sphere halves keep plasma development research programs alive.
22 Design Details
An ADI casting conversion wins Best-in-Class for its design enhancements.
56 Shakeout Cast iron was the fi rst U.S. material standard.
48 Casting Innovations
A cast automotive housing turns heads; a conversion breaks the ice.
51 Website Spotlight
54 Classifi ed Ads
55 Advertisers’ Index
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