Most Recent Episodes
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Spotlight on Women in Metalcasting Award Winners
Meet Lizeth Medina-Balliet, 2022 Women in Metalcasting Award for Excellence recipient, and Maria Alverio, 2022 Jean Bye Women in Metalcasting Scholarship recipient. Through a discussion moderated by Michelle Ring, Lizeth and Maria discuss their... more
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Casting Connection How-To
This video will tackle the basics of logging into Casting Connection, how to post questions, polls, and discussion threads, as well as locating group rosters.
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Inspection with 3D Scanning
Information on the use of 3D scanning to assist with casting design, analysis of failed parts and better understanding of machining needs for castings.
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OSHA’s Increased Focus on Heat-Related Hazards & What it Means for US Foundries
Temperatures are high in much of the country and will remain so for months. When employees are required to work in hot temperatures, especially in the spring and summer, serious heat-related illnesses can develop. Left unchecked, heat-related... more
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Fundamentals of Heat Treating for Cast Aluminum
The heat treatment of aluminum castings – specifically the precipitation hardening treatment - is simple but can be complicated, if one does not pay attention to the critical details of fixturing, temperature control, transfer time to quench,... more
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OSHA Begins Process to Revise Its Standards for Occupational Exposure to Lead
OSHA has begun the process of revising its standards for occupational exposure to lead for general industry and construction, which will impact some non-ferrous foundries. The agency’s advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) published on June... more
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Investigating the Effects of Turbulent Gating on C89833 Material
Brass foundries have typically seen an increase in scrap rates due to castings failing leak testing since the conversion from leaded brass alloys to no-lead brass alloys. In most cases, foundries have not made significant changes to the gating... more
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Flash Prediction through Mold Distortion Simulations
Thermal distortion simulation has played a large role in identifying possible issues in the casting process. Despite the benefits of mold distortion simulations, flash remains a problem for casting manufacturers. It has been demonstrated that, using... more
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A Global Foundry Update from the WFO
Carsten Kuhlgatz, President of the World Foundry Organization, interviewed by Doug Kurkul, CEO of AFS. Kuhlgatz discusses world foundry industry economic conditions, the upcoming World Foundry Summit, a number of compelling WFO initiatives, plus... more
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7 Keys to Long-Term Success: Lessons from a 50-Year Career, presented by Jean Bye (Dotson Iron Castings)
Industry veteran Jean Bye started her career at Dotson Iron Castings as an intern in 1972. Nearly 50 years later, she retired as its CEO. From economic booms and busts to destructive fires and resilient rebuilding, Bye’s five-decade career... more
