FEATURES 18 Putting a Spin on Supply Chain Management


Commercial fan manufacturer Big Ass Fans is handling its rapid growth through open relationships with its suppliers. S. WETZEL


25 Modest Growth in Worldwide Market Global casting production continued its rise in 2014, showing


a 2.3% increase compared to the previous year’s total. MCDP STAFF


28 The U.S. Portrait by the Numbers MCDP breaks down the U.S. metalcasting industry by


material, process, coremaking and value-added capabilities. MCDP STAFF


31 Small Gains in Short-Term Following an overall down year for casting shipments in


2015, moderate gains are expected through 2016. MCDP STAFF


36 A Case for Low Pressure Sand Casting of Aluminum


Less common than gravity sand casting and low pressure permanent mold casting, low pressure sand molding holds a


combination of advantages for large aluminum castings. F. CHIESA, J. BARIL


42 Smooth Moves: Sand’s Impact on Surface Finish


Different types of sand molds and cores used by your supplier will impact the quality of your castings. MCDP STAFF


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