FEATURES 20 Acuity Brands’ Light Idea A new rapid tooling idea sparks this company’s


quest for industry-leading lead times. S. WETZEL


26 Quick Turn Castings Rapid manufacturing can help buyers


secure a leg up on production. D. KAPEL


32 Casting Conversion Follows Green Initiative


A hybrid sports sedan relies on a high pressure diecast transmission housing. J. KNUERR


37 Making the Right Match Tese tips will assist you in choosing the right


casting supplier every time. C. THOMAS


42 Testing 1-2-3: Improving ADI with V & NB


Would microalloying austempered ductile iron provide similiar results as steel austempered


with vanadium and niobium? MCDP STAFF REPORT


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4 | METAL CASTING DESIGN & PURCHASING | Nov/Dec 2012


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