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FEBRUARY 2016 VOLUME 106 | NUMBER 2
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9 Editorial A Purchasing Evolution A.T. SPADA
17 Washington Alert OSHA’s Silica Rule Moves to OMB S. SALMON, J. HANNAPEL AND C. RICHTER
P. 32 20 Casting Complexity in Conformable Tank
Michigan’s REL Inc. aims to improve natural gas storage with an aluminum casting produced via a modified low pressure permanent mold process. N. LEIDER
26 Gaining Customers by Degrees
Cast-in heating and cooling elements are crucial to a diverse range of temperature-based applications served by Cast Aluminum Solutions. S. WETZEL
32 Converting a Sand System
One case study shows how converting a steel casting facility’s olivine sand system to a phenolic-based chromite/silica system requires planning, cooperation and tight controls. G. SWANSIGER AND B. ALBRITTON
36 New Alternative Low-Lead Copper Alloy Shows Promise C83470 is a viable option to produce castings that will be in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act or other standards requiring castings to be low in lead. AFS COPPER ALLOY DIVISION
40 A Case for Low Pressure Sand Casting of Aluminum Low pressure sand molding holds a distinct combination of advantages for large aluminum castings. F. CHIESA AND J. BARIL
44 Safe Practice OSHA Updates
Hazard Communication Standards D. HUNTER
45 CEO Journal
Updating Our Reality D. MARCUS
DEPARTMENTS 3 From Online
10 Industry News
18 In a World Without Castings
48 Casting Innovations 49 AFS News 49 Metal Supplies 50 Classifieds 55 Advertisers Index 56 Shakeout
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