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PROGRAM (As of February 16, 2017) Tuesday, April 25


8-9 a.m. Alternatives Analysis for Lead-Free Copper Alloy Cast Metal Water Components (17-145) Greg Svoboda, I Schumann & Co. (Northfield, Ohio); Mike Buyarski, Te Federal Metal Co. (Bedford, Ohio) New legal regulations have been implemented that limit the amount of lead in materials used for potable water (water for human consumption). Multiple alloys are available which meet current government regulations and can be tailored to provide the best performance for each specific compo- nent application. Tis presentation will review common copper alloys for water


components, current applications and relevant industry specifications.


8-10:30 a.m. AFS Institute Course: Casting Material Properties Shelly Dutler, AFS Institute Tis course will provide an in-depth


discussion on the expected performance of a casting and mechanical properties based on production processes.


9:15-10:15 a.m. Panel: Recent Developments in Lost Foam (17-131) Melissa Wallum, StyroChem Canada Ltd. (Baie-D’urfe, Quebec, Canada); Marshall Miller, Flowserve (Irving, Texas) Te potential of producing lost


foam patterns/castings with improved surface finish and thinner wall sections will be discussed in this presentation. Te session will cover the use of small- er “X-grade” sized EPS beads and the use of a hot air inline expander, which can eliminate the need for the bead to stabilize prior to molding to allow more consistent pattern properties.


10:30-11:30 a.m.. Keynote: Manufacturing Reshoring Harry Moser, Reshoring Initiative Harry Moser is the founder of the Reshoring Initiative, established to bring back manufacturing jobs from overseas. He participated actively in President Obama’s Jan. 11, 2012, Insourcing Forum at the


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