April 22-24, 2008 AFS/CMI Headquarters Schaumburg, IL

NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE PAIDSCHAUMBURG, ILPERMIT NO. 82Here's How You andYour OrganizationCan Benefit FromAttending This Course:● Increase foundry efficiency● Improve your quality control● Learn to identify casting defects● Streamline your system of defect analysis and reduction● Participate in workshop groups—share ideas withother foundrymen● Examine your own casting defects with the aid ofcourse instructors● Save money by reducing scrapWho Should Attend?Analysis & Reduction of Casting Defects is intended forgeneral foremen, inspectors, metallurgists, supervisors,managers, production, quality and process engineers, andtechnicians. It also is highly recommended for castingsalespeople and buyers.Your CMI InstructorThe CMI staff coordinates and develops nearly 100 coursesoffered at the Cast Metals Institute each year, as well asinstructs in CMI's continuing education programs.Mark Nagel, Director of Education, joined the CMI staffin 1996, after receiving a B.A. in Technology from KentState University. His primary areas of responsibility includecoordination and development of courses in GreenSand Technology, Gating & Riser Design, Basic FoundryTechnology and Casting Defects.Cast Metals Institute, Inc.1695 N. Penny LaneSchaumburg, IL 60173-4555www.castmetals.comApril 22-24, 2008AFS/CMI HeadquartersSchaumburg, IL"Cast Metals Institute, Inc. has been approved as an AuthorizedProvider by the International Association for Continuing Educationand Training (IACET), 8405 Greensboro Drive, Suite 800,McLean, VA 22102. In obtaining this approval, the Cast MetalsInstitute has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACETStandards which are widely recognized as standards of goodpractice internationally. As a result of their Authorized Providermembership status, Cast Metals Institute is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs thatqualify under the ANSI/IACET Standards."The First Name InFoundry Education!

April 22-24, 2008 ● AFS/CMI Headquarters ● Schaumburg, ILDefects ReviewSource of DefectsDefect CommitteeNaming DefectsTentative ProgramGreen Sand Molding-Related DefectsExpansion Defects ● Hot TearsBurn-on, Burn-in & PenetrationErosion ● Swell ● StickersDrops ● Blow ● PinholesMolten Metal-Related DefectsMelting PracticeLadle PracticeDefects Related toGating & Riser DesignMisrun ● Slag & DrossErosion ● ShrinkCore Sand DefectsPenetration ● VeiningWash Practice ● GasErosion ● Lustrous CarbonAnalytical Approach toCasting DefectsStep-by-step ProcedureProblem-Solving ApproachCase Problem - Workshop AnalysisCase Problem ReportsStudents are encouragedto bring one ormore casting defectsto class. A case problemworksheet willbe sent to you whenyour registration isacknowledged. Photosor drawings maybe used when thecasting is too largeto be conveniently transported.These are requiredfor the workshop portion ofthe class.Attention!REGISTER EARLY—SPACE IS LIMITED.For more information, visit us at:www.castmetals.comCourse Hours The first day of the course is from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Thesecond day is from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and the last day is from 8:30 a.m. to2:15 p.m.Registration Fee and Discounts The registration fee is $675 for AFS membersand $775 for non-members. Fee covers all course materials, luncheons andcoffee breaks. (Payable in U.S. dollars or equivalent.)Tax Deduction of Expenses An income tax deduction is allowed for expensesof education (including registration fee, travel, meals and lodging) undertaken tomaintain and improve professional skills. (See U.S. Treas. Regulation 1.162.5.)Cancellations and Substitutions Substitute students will be acceptedanytime. However, cancellations of confirmed registrants with full refund of coursefees cannot be accepted unless received one week prior to course date. After thattime, a $25 penalty will be assessed. In the unlikely event a course is cancelledfor any reason, CMI liability is limited to the return of the registration fee.Continuing Education CMI will award 1.7 CEU to each participant who successfullycompletes this program. The CEU (Continuing Education Unit) is a nationallyrecognized unit of measure for continuing education and training programs thatmeet certain criteria. CMI students will receive CEU certification upon successfulcompletion of the course. Certificates of completion will be issued to each studentawarded CEU. A permanent record of each individual’s completion will remain onfile, with copies issued to each participant upon request.Housing Registrants should make their hotel reservations directly with the QualityInn, 600 N. Martingale Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60173. Phone/Fax: 847-517-7737.The Quality Inn offers a discounted rate of $71.99 per night for our attendees. Toreceive this rate, please mention your affiliation with the Cast Metals Institute (CMI)at the time you make your reservations. Reserve rooms early. The last day ourroom block will be held is two weeks before the course begins.CAST METALS INSTITUTE, INC.1695 N. Penny Lane, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4555All fees payable in U.S. dollars or equivalent.Remit payment to: 35169 Eagle Way, Chicago, IL 60678-1351❑ Check EnclosedFor Credit Cards:To register toll free, call 800/537-4237 or 847/824-0181. FAX: 847/824-2174Account NumberAuthorized SignatureQty. Reg #59-0859-08The following information is required in order to charge❑ American Express ❑ MasterCard ❑ VISATitleExp. DatePriceAnalysis & Reduction Of Casting Defects—Member $675Analysis & Reduction Of Casting Defects—Non-member $775TotalCourse No. 1-208 ▼ April 22-24, 2008Analysis & Reduction Of Casting Defects (59-08)Member: $675 ▼ Non-member: $775AFS/CMI Headquarters ▼ Schaumburg, ILName __________________________________________________________Title ___________________________________________________________Name __________________________________________________________Title ___________________________________________________________Company ______________________________________________________Address ________________________________________________________City/State/Zip____________________________________________________Telephone ______________________________________________________FAX/E-mail_______________________________________________________08-5758