FEATURES 18 Digital Design and Analysis


Noncontact inspection improves metal castings. B. GALMICHE


24 Centrifugal’s Force: Beyond Pipe? Developments in the centrifugal casting process increase


its potential for a wider variety of components. MCDP STAFF REPORT


30 Freedom Within Bounds


Tese pointers will help achieve ideal die casting design. E. HERMAN


36 Printing Possibilities


Emerging additive manufacturing technology for sand molds and cores removes design constraints and accelerates


speed to market. S. WETZEL


43 Testing 1-2-3: The Impact of Weld Repair on Aluminum Sand Castings


Researchers investigate the accepted belief that weld repair


does not affect mechanical properties of E357 sand castings. MCDP STAFF REPORT


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2 | METAL CASTING DESIGN & PURCHASING | Nov/Dec 2013


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