Weekly Update May 5, 2009

GoIndustry DoveBid Fixed Date Private Treaty Sale Bid Submission Deadline: June 30th Dana Cast Iron Foundry Valencia, VenezuelaDisa 2070 MK2-B Molding System (1995): •Production Capacity 190-240 Molds/Hour •Disa Core Setting and Pattern Change Units •Disa Precision Mold Conveyor •Xicom PLC ControlShot Blast Machines: •(3) Wheelabrator 36” TumblastAdditional Foundry and Support Equipment: •Disacool CDR3800 Cooling Drum •Disa SS80 Sand Aerator •Sand Conveyors •(2) Ajax and (2) Inductotherm Electric Melt Furnaces •Snagging Grinders •Bridge Cranes For information, contact: OSWALDO MENDOZA 248-436-8017 or 916-825-8284[email protected]

This Week's Metalcasting News Review

Alcoa Has a Buyer for Cast Wheel Biz Alcoa reportedly has a buyer for its cast wheel business, which includes a plant in Beloit, WI. The identity of the buyer and terms of the sale have not been released. Read more

Navistar to Supply Diesel Engines to Daewoo The in-line, four-cylinder engines are a new entry for Navistar’s MaxxForce series, which are cast in compacted graphite iron (CGI) by the Brazilian foundry group Tupy. Production will start in mid 2011, and eventually may reach up to 25,000 units/year. Read more

ASK Chemicals to Distribute SphereOX in Europe SphereOX is used to eliminate veining and reduce most gas defects. It’s said to improve productivity by reducing rework, and to reduce airborne dust and VOCs. Read more

Featured This Week

Research Aims to Make Aluminum Casting “Greener” The Constraine Rapid Induction Melting Single Shot (CRIMSON) process ensures that the exact amount of aluminum needed for a particular casting is melted rapidly in a crucible, using induction heating. Read more

Forums And Blogs

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FM&T Hall of Honor The FOUNDRY Management & Technology Hall of Honor recognizes men and women whose technical and process innovations; organizational leadership; professional and industrial standards; and personal contributions and achievements have improved and enhanced metalcasting as a science, as an industry, and as a community. Help us identify the next metalcaster to join the FM&T Hall of Honor. Read more

Upcoming Events

CIM Conference & Expo Toronto — May 10-13, 2009 Read more

ESI Group Solidification Course 2009 Les Diablertes, Switzerland — May 10-15, 2009 Read more

NADCA's Die Casting Defects Course Wheeling, IL — May 12-13, 2009 Read more

Preventative and Predictive Maintenance Seminar Los Angeles, CA — May 18, 2009 Read more