A foundry and a machine shop teamed up to solve an 80-year-old part design mystery and creatively remake four castings for a power company’s historic, hydroelectric dam.
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Indomitable Decatur Foundry
January 11, 2022A Midwest iron foundry used a devastating fire as an opportunity to improve efficiency and add capacity.
Read MoreNavigating the Steps to a New Alloy
Adding a new material to your foundry’s capabilities can open new markets, but the process takes time and technical expertise.
Industry Outlook: Strong Sales Expected
Adding a new material to your foundry’s capabilities can open new markets, but the process takes time and technical expertise.
Leaders to Be Honored at CastExpo 2022
AFS has announced this year’s recipients of the AFS Gold Medal, Scientific Merits, and Service Citations.
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The Importance of Advocacy
Women and men in the $44 billion U.S. foundry industry are paying close heed to Washington these days—with good reason. Our nation faces troubling supply-chain issues that could be eased with improved public policies.
Clancey Receives E.J. Walsh Award at College Industry Conference
On November 18 and 19, 2021, FEF held its annual College Industry Conference (CIC) in Chicago at the Westin Michigan Avenue. Not only was everyone glad to be back together, but many important contacts were made by students, professors, and industry representatives.
New Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Revives Excise Taxes on Over 40 Chemicals
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), signed into law on November 15, 2021, will lead to roughly $500 billion in new spending in the span of five years on critical new infrastructure projects, which will be beneficial to U.S. metalcasters.
What’s Causing Volatility in the Markets?
Market volatility is seemingly settling in for the long haul as volatile Henry Hub natural gas prices—and as a result electricity prices—continue to rise.