"If you’re thinking about reshoring, it probably means that you already should have been doing it." #reshoring #localsupplychain bit.ly/3yMXSjn

To avoid incorrect quotes and added costs, a casting designer should clearly communicate cosmetic surface finish requirements, such as the amount and type of visual defects allowable on the casting. bit.ly/2YoMiyG

At the fateful moment when part purpose, producibility and price are all locking horns, the often-overlooked process of investment casting may just be the process that saves the day. bit.ly/2WOEsxy

Roughly 1.5 to 2 times larger than a typical K frame, the 2021 Acura TLX perimeter-type subframe supports the engine, transmission, front suspension and steering system. bit.ly/38ymhPl

Versatile and cost effective, copper alloys open up many design choices for engineers. bit.ly/3gVZYaS

Aarrowcast says its biggest time-saving revolution has occurred through a strategic reduction in material handling for high-volume, high-frequency casting orders. In other words, don't put the product down once you have it. bit.ly/3kIXoG8

A high-end hi-fi entrepreneur embarked on a 10-year design, casting and manufacturing expedition to achieve a new pinnacle of music enjoyment. 🎶 ow.ly/xxms50FUv0n

Thanks to the flexibility in gating placement and design changes in the green sand process, a redesigned casting reduced cost by using a common core for two cavities inside the part. bit.ly/38tiWkp

"We can create a pattern model, load it into a 3D printer and get a 16- x 20-in. pattern ready to go in a matter of days at probably 20%–40% of the cost of traditional tooling," says Reg Zeller on ways domestic suppliers are working to cut costs. bit.ly/3yHTYIV

From the generative design perspective, the more actionable information put into a designer’s hands the better. bit.ly/3yuzjI2

A good supplier can take your product apart, run tests and perform finite element analysis on the casting process to help aid in designing the production system. bit.ly/38qtd0L

The Casting Alloy Data Search (CADS) resource offers detailed casting process pedigree information, and in turn a higher level of confidence for casting designers. Access CADS: afscads.com

Some weldments and assemblies may be money drains for OEMs. Those components may be worth considering as castings for possible savings or improved performance. bit.ly/2WGy8Z3

In 2019, Stanley Black & Decker invested $90 million in a 425,000 sq.-ft. facility to shift production of its Craftsman tools from China to Texas, creating 500 new U.S. jobs. bit.ly/3mGkEY

A defense contractor sourced a 750-lb. radar housing from AFS Corporate Member Carley Foundry (Blaine, MN) after determining the cast version would cost significantly less than a machined plate welded assembly or truss-constructed component. bit.ly/3BsOqDT

Heat treating, paint and special packaging are all valid requirements to produce a functional part, but make sure this is being done in the proper sequence and with a minimum of transportation to avoid adding any unnecessary costs. bit.ly/3Dw99bM

Is one of the most common casting methods a good choice for your part? bit.ly/3gBK7xZ

#SHAKEOUT: A new fifth-wheel coupling plate designed to prevent semi-cab rollovers features a cast steel top plate and can handle loads up to 55,000 lbs! 🚛 bit.ly/3zsEcm6

A recent study explored how to improve cast surface-alloying to impart high local wear and corrosion resistance to less expensive, common industrial materials. bit.ly/3zrYUm7

Address these 🔟 key questions to set up a successful permanent mold order: ow.ly/YAOd50FZLa0