Weekly Update — May 25, 2010

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Weekly Update – May 25, 2010

This Week's Metalcasting News Review

SinterCast Forecasts More Growth as CGI Expands
New series production is primarily responsible for the volume of CGI produced by the SinterCast process more than doubling, from 400,000 engine equivalents in 2009 to over 900,000 engine equivalents worldwide in 2010. Read more

OSHA Cites Elyria Foundry, Proposes +$200,000 in Penalties
A serious injury and a November 2009 safety inspection have resulted in the proposed penalties. "It is the responsibility of employers to ensure workers are provided proper protective equipment and to ensure all safety and health regulations are being adhered to, especially at dangerous workplaces like a foundry," stated OSHA Area Director Jule Hovi. "Those who ignore these safety and health regulations are inviting tragedy into the lives of their workers." Read more

Featured This Week

“Green” Gating and Runner Systems for Stronger Diecastings
Two techniques developed and available for licensing by Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) are described as more environmentally friendly production steps that will make conventional diecastings stronger. Read more

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REB Blog: Hiding the news
… credit McWane Inc. for its creativity and foresight to start something new, and promising, in the midst of a miserable business cycle. Read more

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