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The facility also stays abreast of the latest developments in die steels for both its die casting and
permanent mold casting operations. At the time of the site visit, the facility was investigating the
test results of Case Western’s research in die materials, an ITP Metal Casting project. The
facility was analyzing whether it should incorporate the use of superior steels into its operations
and whether the added cost would be justified. The facility was in the process of developing the
business case to help in decision-making.
Copper Foundry-1 has benefited from the efforts funded by the ITP Metal Casting portfolio.
Participating on the AFS technical committees has enabled the foundry to stay abreast of
innovative developments in the industry. Incorporation of these R&D results has assisted Copper
Foundry-1 in improving the quality of its castings and has reduced its process energy costs.
2. Conclusion
Copper Foundry-1 is using modeling for new, unfamiliar work. The foundry’s active
participation in the AFS technical committees has kept the facility personnel abreast of all
relevant research; this enables them to evaluate the suitability of the latest research into their
operation on a case-by-case basis. The facility has been proactive in improving their energy
efficiency and has even participated in an IAC assessment.
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