November/December 2016 Volume 18 Number 6


COLUMNS 6 Editorial


New Normals. Better Futures. D. KURKUL


18 Design Details Taking Advantage of Investment Casting J. SHAH


46 By The Law


Protecting Against Couterfeiting D. RESSER


DEPARTMENTS 7 Industry News


15 In a World Without Castings Would You Be Able to Fuel Your Car?


16 Castings in Action Single Cast Sprocket Replaces 39-Piece Fab; Design Serves Up Functionality


48 Casting Innovations EGR Valve Redesign Relies on Simulation


Cover: Design by Mike Berrafato MetalCastingDesign.com


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50 Website Spotlight 54 Classifi ed Ads 55 Advertisers’ Index


56 Shakeout Potential MLS Club Draws on Metalcasting Imagery


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