October 2014

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Engineering a Fresh Start: 108-year-old Omaha Steel Castings Company built a brand new facility and changed ownership to enable growth and survival in the decades to come.
N. Leider
Brillion Iron Works' Rejuvenation: Once bankrupt, Brillion Iron Works is now a lean, profitable iron casting facility, thanks to the "Fix and Grow" strategy of parent company Accuride Corp.
S. Wetzel
VIDEO RESOURCE: Facility Tour
Plant Engineering Opportunity: Traditionally cast in green sand, A206 aluminum may be a viable alloy for permanent mold castings.
MC Staff
ROI for the 21st Century: Put aside traditional financial tools and thinking. A new mindset and toolbox are needed to support today's changed investment priorities.
D. Marcus
Prevent Hot Tearing: Strain rate can predict defects in AZ 91 magnesium alloy castings.
MC Staff
Literature+Plus+: This special section provides easy access to supplier information.
MC Staff
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