March/April Digital Magazine

Editorial: A Web-Based Toolbox for You, A.T. Spada

Cover Story: Handling Precious Metals, S. Gibbs
It takes metalcasting to put gold, silver and other fine metals into the bars preferred by investors and hobbyists.
          Additional Article: As Good as Gold 

What’s in a Surcharge?, AFS Marketing Div.
Ever wonder where your metalcaster comes up with those surcharges? Wonder no more.

RIA Makes Weapons, Castings, S. Gibbs
The Rock Island Arsenal sources components from its in-house casting plant in its role as OEM to the military.

Making a Case for B206, A. Rodriguez, R. Chavez, J. Hernandez, Y. Raymond and J.F. Major
A new aluminum alloy has the potential to fit applications previously reserved for ductile iron.
          Full Paper: Heat Treatment and Corrosion Resistance of B206 Aluminum Alloy

Pick Your Properties, North American Die Casting Association
By implementing non-mainstream aluminum alloys, the diecasting process can meet additional needs.