FEATURES 22 Accuride’s Turn Around


Te major wheel end component manufacturer saw value in investing in its casting supply businesses to support the


corporation’s goal to grow globally. S. WETZEL


29 Looking at Copper’s Many Alloys


Versatile and cost-effective, copper and its variety of alloys provide a number of benefits to both casting


designers and purchasers. MCDP STAFF


37 8 Factors that Affect Lead Times


You want your parts in two weeks. Metalcasting suppliers weigh in on the variables that affect how soon you


actually will receive them. S. WETZEL


42 AFS Metalcasting Congress: Bringing the Supply Chain Together


Te event will take place in Columbus,


Ohio, April 21-23. MCDP STAFF





4 | METAL CASTING DESIGN & PURCHASING | Mar/Apr 2015





Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60