ANTICIPATING YOUR NEEDS ALUMINUM 101: AN INTRODUCTION TO
ALUMINUM & ALUMINUM CASTING PROCESSES May 13, 2014 • Clevland, OH
This introductory course covers characteristics and properties of aluminum, alloying elements and their general applications, and cost considerations for working with aluminum cast parts. At the end of the class, you will be able to:
• Describe the principle properties of aluminum. • Describe the AAUS alloy classification system. • Identify the role of alloying elements in aluminum castings.
CASTING SUPPLIER AUDITING June 3-4, 2014 • Denison, TX
This course will review the methods supply chain personnel need to effectively perform audits of metalcasting facilities. Topics include:
• An overview of the audit process. • Determining audit requirements. • Developing and preparing to perform an audit, and closing the audit loop. • Perform a mock audit.
Note: This course is only open to employees from companies who design and/or purchase metal castings.
ONLINE METALCASTER DIRECTORY
www.afsinc.org/metalcasterdirectory
An improved searchable online metalcaster directory is now available.
• Integrated process selector designed for purchasing agents looking for North American sources for cast components.
• Narrow your search by metal type, casting process, and geographic region.
• Input part data to determine which type of casting process is best suited to your needs.
DESIGNING & PURCHASING METAL CASTINGS Textbook •
www.afsinc.org/estore
A brand new book from AFS and the editors of Metal Casting Design & Purchasing magazine provides a comprehensive, one-stop reference for casting end-users at all levels. It includes:
• Chapters on casting design, principles of purchasing, metal alloys and processes
• An accompanying DVD containing a 20-minute metalcasting basics video • An e-book version via the Metalcasting Newsstand app
ADVOCATE. EDUCATE. INNOVATE.
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