FEATURES
18 Aarrowcast Wins Casting of the Year Award for John Deere Oil Pan
T e 842-lb. oil pan is a complex conversion that combined a steel fabricated oil pan, frame casting and
two steel brackets for reduced weight. S. WETZEL
27 Custom Collaboration Yields Rapid Results
Polaris Industries teamed up with Craft Pattern & Mold to solve a steel fabrication conversion design challenge on
a line of custom motorcycles. D. KAPEL
34 Is It Easy Being Green?
T e metalcasting industry prides itself on its recycling prac- tices. Here’s a look at how metalcasters reduce waste, increase
effi ciency and operate responsibly. N. LEIDER
42 Cast in North America Connects the Supply Chain
Casting buyers and designers met face to face with current
and potential suppliers. MCDP STAFF REPORT
2 | METAL CASTING DESIGN & PURCHASING | May/Jun 2014
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