FEATURES


21 Casting of the Year: Mag Liftgate Cuts Weight, Adds Value


Meridian Lightweight Technologies and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles teamed up on this year’s award-winning casting—the fi rst high-volume application of the


structural magnesium part. S. WETZEL


29 CastExpo Rallies the Supply Chain to Minneapolis


Attendees from suppliers, metalcasters and end-users


convened in Minnesota for the once-every-three-years event. AN MCDP STAFF REPORT


40 Cast-On Machining Locators Save Scrap and Money


Locators are simple features to incorporate in a casting and can drastically reduce the cost and eff ort involved in


producing and inspecting complex parts. S. SECCOMBE, V. POPOVSKI, R. RAINBOLT 44 Golden Castings


T e Olympics is one of the planet’s biggest and most famous sporting events. Castings, from big to small and prominent to obscure, allow athletes to make the


biggest memories at the Games. AN MCDP STAFF REPORT


4 | METAL CASTING DESIGN & PURCHASING | May/Jun 2016


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