FEATURES
18 Knowing When to Switch to Casting Watch for these signs a new manufacturing process is in
order and whether the casting process should be considered. S. WETZEL
23 Optimized Durability Prediction of Cast Iron Based on Local Microstructure
A casting design where the application load and weight are optimized is only achievable if the designer can fully
unlock the potential of the material. C. THOMSER, M. BODENBURG, AND J. STURM
28 Inclusions in Permanent Mold Cast Magnesium
Tis research is part of an ongoing effort to increase the use of magnesium alloys to a significant level in the aerospace and automotive industries and to reduce vehicle
weight, fuel consumption, and emission of harmful gases. A. ELSAYED, C. RAVINDRAN, E. VANDERSLUIS, AND S. LUN SIN
34 Cast in North America Heads to Milwaukee At a Glance p. 35 • Keynote Speakers p. 36 • Cast in
North America Exhibitors p. 37 • Program p. 38 AN MCDP STAFF REPORT
46 Fueling Our Society
Cast parts are a crucial part of our society. Tey help us get from place to place and do the jobs that keep our lives and economy moving along. Perhaps no place better represents this than a gas station. Beyond the obvious applications,
cast components are everywhere when we refuel. AN MCDP STAFF REPORT
4 | METAL CASTING DESIGN & PURCHASING | Mar/Apr 2017
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