Editorial: 10 Years and Counting, A.T. Spada

24 Hundred Hours of Obama, S. Gibbs
The Obama Administration’s first 100 days were eventful, with a number of issues affecting metalcasters directly.

COVER STORY: Wolverine Bronze Flips the Mold, S. Gibbs
Wolverine Bronze has entered uncharted waters with the construction of a development metalcasting facility, but uncharted waters are familiar for this versatile job shop.

Testing Mold Coating Dryness Using Infrared, R. Puhakka and J. Campbell
If you’re having trouble determining whether your molds are free from volatiles, this method may help solve the mystery.
    Video of method: http://www.youtube.com/bobpuhakka

Aging for Improved Machinability, J. Teague, V. Richards, S. Lekakh and K. Peaslee
Just letting a cast iron part sit for a few days can make it easier to machine.
   Full text of technical article (downloadable pdf)

Reduce Your Income Tax Liabilities, A. Herman, M. Devereux II, and R. Wile
You can save money when you file your taxes by keeping track of your research and development activities and monitoring who you hire.

Website-Only Article: Microstructure and Properties of Nb, V and N Modified 17-4 PH Steel,  A. Murthy, S. Lekakh, V. Richards and D. Van Aken
The researchers examine the properties of steel modified with a variety of elements.

Product Innovations
ThyssenKrupp Waupaca Saves Energy, Reduces Costs
Reduce Energy Costs, Earn Tax Deduction

Shakeout: Cast Grates Loop the Lincoln Memorial