CASTING MODERN APRIL 2013 A PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDRY SOCIETY VOLUME 103 | NUMBER 3


COLUMNS 9 Editorial


Asked & Answered A.T. SPADA


14 Washington Alert House Expected to Vote on Keystone XL Pipeline Bill S. SALMON, J. HANNAPEL AND C. RICHTER


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17 Cast Tip Cut Up Your Castings K. FLEISCHMANN


41 CEO Journal C’mon Man D. MARCUS


42 Novel Solutions An Insider’s Look at the Industry S. WETZEL


P. 30 24 Auditing Human Resources


A thorough review of your employment practices can ensure your company is fully utilizing its human resources. C. SENOUR


30 Metalcasting’s Legal Climate


Discover three prevalent issues facing metalcasting facility HR departments. S. WETZEL


33 Is Your Process Ready for Six Sigma?


Discover whether lean or probelm solving methods present a better solution for your metalcasting facility. W. EVANS


37 Testing 1-2-3: Preventing Sand Mold and Core Defects Researchers evaluated new mineral additives for veining, penetration, surface finish and core quality properties. A MODERN CASTING STAFF REPORT


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18 Workforce Development for the Metalcasting Industry Manufacturing trends are on the rise, despite the lurking threat of an ongoing skills gap. N. MERENS


DEPARTMENTS 5 From Online


10 Industry News 15 Industry Faces


16 In a World Without Castings


44 Casting Innovations 45 Metal Supplies 47 AFS News 48 Classifieds 55 Advertisers’ Index 56 Shakeout


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