Editorial: Breaking From Routine, A.T. Spada

COVER STORY: Automotive Affair, S. Wetzel and A.T. Spada
Edelbrock Corp. delivers automotive aftermarket parts under the guidance of the self-sufficient Vic Edelbrock Jr.

Dropping Bombs, S. Gibbs
Metal castings don't blow things up, but they can help.

The Gush Stops Here, An ECS Staff Report
Steel plate castings are designed to stop oil gushers, a potentially dangerous event.

Be Proto-Type-Cast, S. Gibbs and G. Burrow
Three rapid prototyping techniques solved similar problems in different ways.

Augment Your Investment, An ECS Staff Report
An investment in investment casting only pays dividends when you've vetted the process properly.

Website-Only Article: Development of New Al-Cu Based Alloys Aimed at Improving the Machinability of Automotive Castings, E. Eglallad, F. Samuel, A. Samuel and H. Doty
Researchers test several additions to this aluminum alloy to determine an optimal chemistry.

Casting Innovations
Howitzer Part Undergoes Material Change

Shakeout: Castings Part of National Pastime