FEATURES 18 The National Perspective MCDP breaks down the U.S. metalcasting industry


by material, process and state. MCDP STAFF REPORT


22 Steady Rebound from Recession U.S. casting sales are forecast to grow in almost all metals,


topping $37 billion in 2016. MCDP STAFF REPORT


26 47th Census of World Casting Production: Dividing Up the Global Market


Annual global casting production has shown continued


growth since exceeding prerecession levels in 2011. MCDP STAFF REPORT


35 Cause and Defects


Plan ahead to prevent surface flaws in sand cast components. D. KAPEL


41 Testing 1-2-3: Phase Transformations and Welding of Ultra-High Strength Steels


New high strength steels will require knowledge of how


thermal processes affect mechanical properties. MCDP STAFF REPORT


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