Editorial: An R&D Initiative, A.T. Spada

Clean Up Your Aluminum Melts, R. Gallo
For an optimally clean aluminum melt, you must perform a number of procedures in perfect harmony. This article will help you tune up.

Clock is Ticking for Curbed Emissions, M. Blankestyn and C. Schmeisser
New area source rules are taking effect. Know the deadlines for limiting your emissions and when you need to report compliance.

Casting Puts Out the Fire, S. Gibbs
Dotson Iron Castings won an opportunity to convert a weldment to casting when a plant fire struck one of its customers.

COVER STORY: 2009 Buyers Guide
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Website-Only Article: Characterizing Shrinkage Porosity in Gray Cast Iron Using Microstructure Investigation, L. Elmquist, A. Dioszegi and D. Adolfsson
A detailed discussion of the characteristics consistently observed in cast iron prone to shrinkage porosity.