WPRESENTED BY THE WISCONSIN, STATELINE, AND NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN AFS CHAPTERSISCONSIN REGIONAL CONFERENCE & EXPO

"Winning Strategies"The 80th Annual Wisconsin Regional

Foundry Conference & Exposition Potawatomi Hotel & Casino

February 14-16, 2018

The AFS Wisconsin Chapter is dedicated to serving its membership through educational, professional, and social activities designed to strengthen and promote the local metalcasting industry today and for the future.

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A Message From Carey Chapman, AFS Wisconsin Regional Conference Chair A Message From Rick Yrigoyen, AFS Wisconsin Chapter PresidentFeatured Kickoff & Keynote SpeakersAFS Wisconsin Regional 5th Annual Invitational Casting Competition Regional Wednesday Regional Conference AgendaThursday Regional Conference AgendaThursday Tech Session ScheduleDinner Banquet and Scholarship InformationFriday Regional Conference ScheduleFoundry In A BoxSave the Date for the AFS Wisconsin Regional 2019Chapter Member InformationPatowatomi Hotel & Casino FloorplanAFS Metalcasting Congress InformationExhibitor Map

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A Message From Carey Chapman, The Conference Chair

Regional Planning Committee Members:Regional Chair: Carey Chapman, Regional Sales Manager, Unimin

Regional Co-Chair: Rick Yrigoyen, National Sales Manager, United Erie/Interstate Chemical Co. Inc.

Cory Ashburn, Account Executive - Central Region, Foseco

Wayne Carr, Operations Manager, Olson Aluminum Castings

Jeff Cieplewski, Vice President R&D, Prince Minerals LLC

Jeff Cook,Vice President Sales & Marketing, Eagle Group, National AFS President

Mike Cortez, Project Engineer, Precision Pattern Co., Inc.

Gerry Fountaine, Regional Sales Manager, Fairmount Santrol

George Forish, Jr., President, Precision Pattern Co., Inc.

Nick Gerrits, President, Carpenter Brothers, Inc.

Gary Gigante, Retired, Waupaca Foundry

Dave Jablonski, Retired, Badger Mining Corporation

Mike Kamin, Metallurgical Engineer/Technical Sales, Carpenter Brothers, Inc.

John Lewensky, Business Development Manager, Farrar Corporation

Brian Lewis, Executive Director, Foundry Educational Foundation

Eric Lovejoy, President, Joy-Mark, Inc.

Chad Moder, General Manager, DePere Foundry

Robert Peaslee, President, Manitowoc Grey Iron Foundry

Robert Puisssant, Senior Vice President, We Enable, LLC.

Adel Rahman, Vice President of Operations, Kuttner, N.A.

Doug Sawyer, Vice President, Universal Welding & Engineering, Inc.

Dave Weiss, Vice President Engineering & R&D, ECK Ind.

Thank you Regional Planning Committee Members!

This is truly a testament to an industry that has persevered in adverse conditions, and is made up of extraordinary individuals. Currently our industry faces many challenges both locally and globally, the American Foundry Society plays an important role and serves as a valuable resource in enhancing our ability to meet these challenges as we continue to stand the test of time. This year the Wisconsin Regional will again host the annual Casting Competition, for the 5th year. It is encouraging to see the interest and talent entering our workforce as well as the technologies our industry is embracing. This year’s program includes technical and informational sessions which are designed to help provide some “Winning Strategies” for your business, and we wish you continued success.

Sincerely,

Carey Chapman

Thank you to all the attendees of the 80th Wisconsin Regional Foundry and Conference exposition, without your support the AFS mission could not continue. I also would like to recognize and thank the Regional Planning Committee for their voluntary efforts, for without them this event does not come together. Very few organizations can celebrate an event in its 80th year.

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A Message From Rick Yrigoyen the Wisconsin Chapter President

President Donald J. Trump believes the strength of our country lies in the spirit of the American people and their willingness to stay informed and get involved. I believe this to be true with the direction and participation of the American Foundry Society and its members.

February 14-16, 2018 is our third year with Potawatomi Hotel and Casino hosting our Regional Foundry Conference & Exposition. Last year’s Regional Conference attendance numbers were 754 members registered, 174 were foundry members from 51 different foundry locations. We had a sellout with 80 exhibitor booths and 6 colleges participating in the Invitational Casting Contest. Our Chapter Committee members have shown their willingness to make all chapter events successful and enjoyable for all who attend.

The 2017/2018 Regional Planning Committee has accomplished that. The Committee has scheduled Kickoff & Keynote speakers and 14 technical sessions revolving around current technology and current regulations. We have another sellout year with exhibitor booths and 6 colleges participating in the Invitational Casting Contest. The proceeds from the 2018 Regional Conference will fund our scholarship programs. These scholarship programs are designed for our students to stay focused on our industry now and for our future.

Be Informed stay Involved and use Winning Strategies.

Very best regards,

Rick YrigoyenPresident - AFS Wisconsin ChapterNational Sales Manager - United Erie Division/Interstate Chemical Co., Inc.

C'mon - Get Involved!”

Our chapter operates through the collective leadership and participation of active members, including the officers, board of directors and committee leaders and members. We have nearly 500 individual members of this great chapter, yet the number who actively participate in chapter operations is a fraction of that number. Why not get involved? Make a commitment and join a committee today! Are you skilled on the technical side? Do you have your finger on the pulse of the most pressing issues facing the foundry industry? Then get involved with one of the technical committees and have an influence on what gets presented at future monthly meetings or the next Regional Conference. Are you an ambassador for the metalcasting industry, full of enthusiasm about all things foundry? Do you like mentoring young people about our industry? Maybe you’d like to contribute to the outreach activities of the Education committee through the amazing Foundry-in-a-Box initiative. If so, please contact the Education Committee chair.

Do you enjoy the social or networking side of things? Perhaps you’d like to join the Membership committee or the committees that organize and run the Christmas Party, Golf Outing and Old Timers. Or maybe you just like being involved and would be happy to help out a little. All of the committees can use help. Pick the one that appeals to you and let somebody know you want to be included. Your chapter needs your energy and ideas. Why not join a committee today!

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Meet Your FeaturedKickoff & Keynote Speakers

Wednesday Kick-Off Speaker: 2:00 P.M. Expo Stage AFS National President

Thursday Keynote Speaker: 7:00 P.M. Dinner

Patricio Gil,

President of the American Foundry Society

Industrial Engineer and MBA from Monterrey Tech MexicoFoundry Specialist from Saltillo Tech Mexico

32 years of experience in the foundry industry

Past President of the Ductile Iron SocietyPast President of the Mexican Foundry SocietyPast Board Member of the Foundry Educational Foundation

CEO of Blackhawk Foundry in Mexico since 13 years ago

Patricio had offered multiple talks in congresses in the USA, Europa and Asia.

Frank Headington, Corporate VP Technology, Neenah Foundry Company -Retired. Frank is currently serving the AFS as Interim Technical Director.In that role he serves as staff liaison to the Cast Iron Division, MeltingMethods and Materials Division, Engineering Division and Steel Divisionof AFS.Frank joined Neenah Foundry in 1989 and served in various capacities,including Corporate Vice President for Technology. He has a Masters ofScience degree in Industrial Management from Georgia Institute of

Technology and a Master of Science in Ceramics Engineering from the University of Illinois-Champagn-Urbana. Respected for his expertise in Metalcasting, Frank was the recipient of the AFS Peter L Simpson Gold Metal. He has served in many capacities over the years, and we appreciate his willingness to serve AFS in yet another role.

Topic: People: How Your Foundry Technical Associations Are Helping You Get Them ... and Keep Them ... and discuss the efforts being made to bring young graduates into our industry, especially through the Foundry Education Foundation Schools, and once there, what's being done through our industry technical associations (AFS, DIS, ICRI, WCMA, etc.) to provide opportunities to further train and develop them.

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Thank you for your support!

The AFS Wisconsin Chapter, in cooperation with the AFS - Stateline and the Northeastern Wisconsin Chapters, would like to thank all of the speakers, exhibitors, attendees, and the Regional Planning Committee for making this event a great success!

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AFS Wisconsin Regional 5th Annual

Invitational Casting Competition

2018 AFS WI Regional Casting Contest Judges:• Frank Headington, AFS National –Neenah Foundry, Retired• Greg Maskinis, AFS North East Wisconsin, Waupaca• Dave Weiss, AFS North East Wisconsin, Eck Industries• Dick Haun, AFS Stateline, Gunite• Erik Johnson, AFS Wisconsin, Northern Stainless

Nick Gerrits,Invitational Casting CompetitionCommittee Chairperson

Thank You for Your Support and Donations

AWARDS

1st Place: $2,500

2nd Place: $1,000

3rd Place: $500

Imagination Award: $750

The Wisconsin Regional Conference is pleased to include the “5th Annual Invitational Casting Competition” as a regular event in the program for 2018.

The 80th Wisconsin Regional Foundry Conference is a great opportunity to promote education and build relationship between the academic and business communities. Teams of students from each of the invited AFS Student Chapters have worked together by designing, manufacturing and presenting castings which can be seen in the Expo Hall booths for the Invitational Casting Competition. These entries will be on display during the Conference exhibit hours. Please take the time to view and interact with the participating students.

This year, it is expected that the competition will be challenging as Michigan Tech, Purdue University, University of Norther Iowa, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin–Platteville and Western Michigan University compete for the coveted first prize.

Judging is based on the benefits delivered to the customer, use of the casting process’ unique capabilities. Quality and workmanship will be judged by industry experts. Awards will be presented at the Thursday Night Banquet, held in the Woodland Dreams Ballroom.

Please support the future workers of our great industry, and stop in at the booths in the conference exhibit hall to view the student’s posters and finished castings.

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The AFS Wisconsin, Stateline and Northeastern Wisconsin Chapters would like to thank the following companies for their donations and support of the Invitational Casting Competition.

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Regional Conference Agenda & Information

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Registration Open: 10:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Event Center Lobby)

EXPO Hours: 1:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (Event Center)

Kickoff Speaker: 2:00 p.m. (Event Center - Main Stage)

Networking Reception with Exhibitors: 3:00-6:00 p.m. (Event Center: Free Tap Beer, Appetizers, Cash Bar)

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR WEDNESDAY EXPO BEER SUPPORTERS:

• Kickoff Presentation Start 2:00 p.m. Featuring• AFS National President, Patricio Gil, (Expo Stage)

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Registration Open: 8:15 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Event Center Lobby)

EXPO Hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Event Center)

Early Morning Tech-Sessions: 9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

Late Morning Tech-Sessions: 10:30 a.m.- 11:45 a.m.

Lunch in Expo: 11:45 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. (Lunch Ticket Required)

Afternoon Tech-Sessions: 1:15 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Invitational Casting Contest - Free Beer & Soda: 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Event Center)

Woodland Lobby: 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. ( Free Tap Beer, Cash Bar)

Keynote Awards/Dinner Banquet: 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Woodland Ballroom - (Dinner Ticket Required)

Conference Information and Reminders

ExhibitsThe Expo is located in the Event Center. Please visit with all exhibitors, and see the latest new products, learn about new technology, and gain insight into new services.

The Invitational Casting Competition booths are in the 500 aisle. The entrants are competing for significant prizes and bragging rights. Please engage with the students and learn about their castings and the processes used to produce them. These students are future leaders in the metalcasting industry.

The Wisconsin Chapter’s Foundry-in-a-Box is located in the 500 aisle and is staffed by UW-Milwaukee students. Choose your pattern, make your mold, pour your tin, cool your casting, clean it and show it off to your colleagues! Donations collected at the Foundry-in-a-Box will go to UW-Milwaukee.

Friday, February 16, 2018Hot Breakfast Buffet: 7:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. (Serenity Room - Complimentary)

Tech-Sessions: 8:45 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, February 15, 2018

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• Keynote Presentation Start 7:00 p.m. Featuring: Mr. Frank Headington, Interim Technical Director AFS (Woodlands Ballroom)

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Session | Location PROGRESS ROOM Topic: Mold milling, 3D sand printing and conventional molding how do they all compare in quality, cost and delivery?Speaker: Professor Jerry Thiel, Director, Metal Casting Center Additive Manufacturing Center, University Northern IowaThe University of Northern Iowa Metal Casting Center received a mold milling robot in the Fall of 2017. Rather than replace 3D sand printed molds and cores, the mold producing robot has demonstrated a complimentary, faster and more cost effective large mold technology prototype or low quantity castings. Molds up to 72 sq-in. have been produced with the technology in a fraction of the time using 3D sand printed cores. Current research into the technology is providing optimization of tool selection and use. Session Chair: Mr. George Forish Session Co-Chair: Mr. Robert Puissant

PROSPERITY ROOM Topic: Ladle Tracking Technology for Improved Foundry OperationsSpeaker: David Gilson, Sales & Marketing Director, SinterCastIncreasing demands for efficiency, traceability and profitability require the ability to measure and control every step of the foundry process. A unique ladle tracking technology has been developed to identify and track ladles through RFID technology or optical camera technology depending on the application. The real-time results provide quantitative data for improved process control. All results are available for user-defined downloading, streaming to the plant quality or ERP system, and viewing on any device that is connected to the internet.Session Chair: Mr. Eric LovejoySession Co-Chair: Mr. Dan Jason

INSPIRE ROOMTopic: Rethinking Modification in Aluminum-Silicon AlloysSpeaker: David Weiss, VP Engineering/R&D, ECK Industries, Inc.Many foundries pour a variety of aluminum-silicon alloys such as 356, 355 and 357. Generally, these alloys are modified using the same procedure. This presentation will discuss controlled experiments as well as foundry experience that indicates that some changes in modification procedures depending on alloy, may be beneficial to the soundness and mechanical properties of the castings poured.

Session Chair: Mr. Tim EilersSession Co-Chair: Mr. Dan Herbst

CLARITY ROOMTopic: Washington Update on OSHA’s Crystalline Silica RuleSpeaker: Stephanie Salmon, Vice President Government Affairs, AFS Washington OfficeThis session will discuss the status of the metalcasting industry’s legal challenge to OSHA’s silica rule, as we well ongoing discussions with the Labor Department to work to resolve the key issues and questions that industry has with critical compliance related issues.Session Chair: Mr. Adel Rahman Session Co-Chair: Mr. Jeff Cieplewski

Conference Tech Session Schedule Thursday, February 15, 2017

Time:

9:00 - 10:15 a.m.

9:00 - 10:15 a.m.

9:00 - 10:15 a.m.

9:00 - 10:15 a.m.

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Conference Tech Session Schedule Thursday, February 15, 2018

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Session | Location

PROGRESS ROOM Topic: Precision Cleaning Room Technology for Non Ferrous and Ferrous Castings Speaker: Mr. Tim Butler, Sales Director, Palmer Maus North AmericaThis will be an overview of the existing technology available for automatic grinding and the advantage/disadvantages of CNC and Robotic solutions in a wide variety of ferrous and non ferrous applications with video ad animation of various solutions. Session Chair: Mr. Mike KaminSession Co-Chair: Mr. Tim Eilers

PROSPERITY ROOM Topic: The Metalcasting Employee Crisis and What can be Done About It. Speaker: Professor Kyle Metzloff, Ph.D. – Waupaca Foundry/FEF Endowed Chair for Metalcasting.With the current economic situation it is difficult to attract people to the metalcastinig industry across the range of positions from floor worker to engineering. This talk will convey some of the observations from an educational and industrial point of view. Some proposed ideas on how companies can improve retention and buy-in from employees will be discussed and also what is and could be done in secondary education. Session Chair: Mr. George ForishSession Co-Chair: Mr. David Joblonski

INSPIRE ROOM Topic: Selecting a Quality Metal Casting SupplierSpeaker: Bob Mueller Jr., Sr. Global Supplier Quality Engineer/Global Subject Matter - CastingsThis technical session outlines what OEM's are really looking for out of their metalcasting suppliers both existing and new. Session Chair: Mr. Adel RahmanSession Co-Chair: Mr. Jeff Cieplewski

CLARITY ROOM Topic: Silica - The Next Steps for FoundriesSpeaker: Brian J. Harms, P.E., CIH – Senior Project ManagerOSHA's new silica rule is just around the corner for foundries. How are we doing with getting into compliance? This presentation will do a brief recap of OSHA's new silica rule and then present case studies where facilities have utilized real-time instruments to better define the root cause of exposure sources, delineate regulated areas, and save money by fixing the correct issues. Session Chair: Mr. Robert PuissantSession Co-Chair: Mr. Wayne Carr

Time:

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

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Conference Tech Session Schedule Thursday, February 15, 2018

Session | Location

PROGRESS ROOM Topic: Casting Trials to Predict Performance of Chemically Bonded Sands Speaker: Dr. Sam Ramrattan, Western Michigan University

Session Chair: Mr. Adel Rahman Session Co-Chair: Mr. Dan Herbst

PROSPERITY ROOM Topic: 3D Sand Solutions That Make SenseSpeaker: Mr. David Rittmeyer, Customer Care & Additive Manufacturing Manager, Hoosier Pattern Inc. 3D printed sand is a great tool if you know how to apply it. Even though it has been available for a while, many foundries still haven’t applied it’s usage to their process. When venturing into using 3D printed sand, it is helpful to know how others have been successful to increase your chance of success. Multiple projects will be reviewed in this session including an aluminum casting that weighs less than 1 pound to a steel casting that weighs over 5000 pounds. session Chair: Mr. Eric LovejoySession Co-Chair: Mr Robert Puissant

INSPIRE ROOM Topic: Attracting and Retention of Talent in Metalcasting - Is There a Silver Bullet?Speaker: Mr. Joey Leonard, President, H.S. Group HR, Inc.Attracting and retaining employees in today's environment is a very difficult task but not impossible. There may not be a simple answer but if your company focuses on a few key areas, you may find a "Silver Bullet" that greatly improves your chances at having the best "roster" in your league. Session Chair: Mr. Doug SawyerSession Co-Chair: Mr. Adel Rahman

CLARITY ROOM Topic: Inorganic Binder Advancements for Metalcasting Speaker: Talk will focus on the latest state-of-the-art in advanced inorganic binders (IOB), including several advancements in the technology and areas of further development critical to expanding the use of this type of system. It will also look at applications in non-ferrous casting market. Thanks to advanced inorganic binders, the vision of emission-free casting has already become reality in Germany. Demand for this technology is also growing in other parts of the world. Here are a few of the areas to be covered: Growth in usage-Challenges-Recent research-PotentialSession Chair: Mr. Dan JasonSession Co-Chair: Mr. Tim Eilers

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1:15 - 2:30 pm

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Regional Conference Schedule Thursday, February 15, 2018

Time:

2:30 - 5:00 p.m.

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

The AFS Wisconsin Chapter, along with the AFS Northeastern Wisconsin Chapter and the AFS Stateline Chapter would like to thank Supreme Casting, Inc. and Precision Pattern Co., Inc. for casting, assembling, and finishing the award

plaques. We also extend our appreciation to the Eckhart G. Grohmann Collection at the Milwaukee School of Engineering for supplying the Man at Work speaker-award books.

Session | Location

Invitational Casting Contest| EVENT CENTER (Free Tap Beer & Soda)

Special Guest Speaker - Robert Peaslee, President, Manitowoc Grey Iron

Reception | EVENT CENTER LOBBY

Dinner Banquet - WOODLAND DREAMS BALLROOM

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6:00-8:00 p.m. Keynote Awards/Dinner Banquet | WOODLAND DREAMS BALLROOM

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Scholarships

George J. Barker Memorial Scholarship George J. Barker Memorial Scholarships support graduate level educational efforts with direct student scholarships, in arts and sciences beneficial to the cast metal industry, particularly within the AFS Wisconsin Chapter membership area. Final evaluation and selection of grant recipients are made through an interview process conducted by the George J. Barker Memorial Research Foundation Interview and Evaluation Committee. This Committee conducts interviews ofeach candidate either in person, via video conference or via telephone. The Committee uses a cascade of criteria inconsidering applications. The maximum award could be as much as $5,000 although many factors such as fundsavailability, the number of qualified applicants, the needs of the individual applicants and certain screening criteria allcan affect the sizes of the individual awards. Applications for the George J. Barker Memorial Scholarship are madethrough FEF. Applications are due by December 15 and awards are announced at the Wisconsin Regional. For moreinformation, please visit the Wisconsin Chapter website www.wisconsinafs.org or the FEF website www.fefinc.org.Recipient: Will be posted late January.

The FEF Past Presidents’ Scholarship Fund This FEF Past Presidents’ Scholarship Fund is made possible through your directed support of this fund and through the ongoing support of the AFS Wisconsin Chapter. It is for undergraduate students (primarily FEF schools, but qualified students attending non-FEF schools will be considered. Application occurs to FEF through the key professor at each school. Scholarships are issued by the chapter’s Past Presidents Committee, in cooperation with the FEF Executive Director. Applications are due by December 15 and awards are announced at the Wisconsin Regional.

Keynote Speaker: Mr. Frank Headington, AFS Interim Technical DirectorTopic: People: How Your Foundry Technical Associations Are Helping You Get Them ... and Keep Them ... and discuss the efforts being made to bring young graduates into our industry, especially through the Foundry Education Foundation Schools, and once there, what's being done through our industry technical associations (AFS, DIS, ICRI, WCMA, etc.) to provide opportunities to further train and develop them.

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PROSPERITY ROOM Topic: Women in Metalcasting - Why Women in MetalcastingSpeaker Panel: Lizeth Medina, Technical Services Manager, Neenha Foundry Co. Women in Metalcasting is a more than 300-member strong AFS shared interest group dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women who are pursuing or have chosen a career in metalcasting. Learn about the founding of this growing shared interest group, its mission and plans for the year ahead.Session Chair: Ms. Anne SchmidtSession Co-Chair: Mrs. Donna Nagy

CLARITY ROOMTopic:: Practical Approaches to Meet The New Silica Compliance Rule Speaker Panel: Rob Peaslee, President, Manitowoc Gray Iron Foundry John W. Torrance, President, Torrance Foundry Mike Meyer, General Manager, AAM Castings- Wauwatosa Mfg Facility Ryan Jakober, Safety Engineer, Neenah Foundry Co. Jim Furness, President, Furness- Newburge, INC Each panel member will discuss actions taken or being taken by their respective company to meet the new Silica Compliance rule which becomes effective June 23, 2018. They will outline how they have met the new rule or how they are in the process of meeting the rule using the latest technology to minimize capital costs and energy usage. Session Chair: Mr. Chuck Kurtti Session Co-Chair: Mr. Steve Lewallen

Regional Conference Schedule Friday, February 16, 2018

Time:

7:45-9:45 a.m.

8:45-10:00 a.m.

8:45-10:00a.m.

Session | Location

Hot Complimentary Breakfast Buffet | SERENITY ROOM

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Talk will deal with reasons, methods and various products available for effective post inoculation of cast irons.

Session Chair: Rob Peaslee, Manitowoc Grey Iron Foundry Session Co-Chair: Phil Heston, Miller Compressing, Alter Trading

Non-Ferrous | INSPIRE ROOM Topic: Understanding and Utilizing PODFA and Prefil inToday’s Non-Ferrous Foundries Speaker: Dr. Volker Ohm, Technical Director, HOESCH Metallurgie GmbH

Within the Al industry the determination of any types of inclusions for wrought alloys is widely known. The requirements for foundry products in terms of quality, including inclusions, are seen to increase, so that the well-known methods are used in foundries as well. The presentation gives an overview of the general method and presents some highlights of the application in foundries, including commercial benefits from internal process improvements as well as quality control for incoming raw materials.

Session Chair: Georgia Mayer, Signicast Session Co-Chair: Mike Kamin, Carpenter Brothers, Inc.

The AFS Wisconsin Chapter is dedicated to serving its membership through educational, professional, and social activities designed to strengthen and

promote the local metalcasting industry today and for the future.

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SAVE THE DATE Mark Your Calendars for Next Year’s

WISCONSIN REGIONAL!

February 13-15, 2019

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The 81st Annual Wisconsin Regional Foundry Conference & Exposition

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Foundry-in-a-Box The Wisconsin AFS Chapter has taken an assertive approach to promote the foundry industry to local schools and surrounding communities through the Foundry-in-a-Box program. Foundry-in-a-Box is an educational tool that consists of a small melter, flasks, patterns, reusable sand, related tools and safety equipment, and tin. It is highly portable and requires no special facilities in order to be used. Our Chapter’s volunteers have been successful in educating all levels of interest including middle school, high school, and college students.

By introducing young people to metalcasting and educating them and their communities on the importance of the metalcasting industry, we will ensure more people choose metalcasting as a career path. Foundry-in-a-box also encourages communities to recognize and support the value of our industry.

When we cultivate new talent, the industry will continue to thrive and remain competitive in today’s global manufacturing environment. AFS chapters, groups, teachers and even parents can draw upon this program to spotlight the metalcasting industry, and HAVE FUN WHILE DOING IT!

Our Chapter’s Education Committee will continue to focus on the education, mentoring, and recruitment of young talent. If you are interested in becoming involved with this program, please inquire at the Registration Counter

Thank you,

Rick Yrigoyen, United Erie/Interstate Chemical Co., Inc. AFS Wisconsin Chapter President Education Committee Chair

EXPERIENCE Foundry in a Box first hand! We invite you to come and cast the 80th Wisconsin Regional Medallion!

We welcome donations to support the outreach efforts of Foundry-in-a-Box.

A special thanks to Manitowoc Grey Iron Foundry for maintaining the

Foundry-in-a-Box equipment, and for making the pattern for this year’s 80th Wisconsin Regional commemorative medallion.

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ARE YOU A MEMBER OF ONE OF THE AFS CHAPTERS?

If Not, See What Benefits You Are Missing! • Networking opportunities through membership in the chapter nearest you is included with your AFS membership at no

additional charge. Chapter meetings provide the forum for exchange of ideas and information with your peers.

• Career development through more than 100 AFS Institute courses and special AFS conferences furnish you withcontinuing education opportunities.

• Practical and timely information to keep you current on metalcasting technology, management and government affairsissues through Modern Casting.

• Access to the latest in metalcasting equipment, process, supplies and services at CastExpo, held every third year inconjunction with Casting Congress.

• In-depth information to keep you up-to-date, provided through current books, videotapes, transactions and researchreports, discounted to AFS members only.

• Library services, providing all types of metalcasting information from the AFS Library through the Retrieval Service andMetalcasting Abstract Service, discounted to AFS members only.

• Improved operations through management and technical software programs available to members at significant discounts.

• Proactive leadership and industry representation in the political arena, providing a voice for all metalcasters through theAFS Washington Office.

• Peer Recognition through involvement in AFS management and technical committee accomplishments.

For more information please visit www.afsinc.org

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OrganizationUnited Surface PrepSPECTRO Analytical InstrumentsThermtronix CorportationAnderson Laboratories, Inc.ThermTechDustMASTER Enviro SystemsFosecoIRB Inc.Kloster Foundry EquipmentProFound AlloysOtto JunkerBronco BlastMilwaukee Chaplet, Inc.American Colloid CompanyInductothermB & L Information SystemsPerfect Patterns, Inc.FLASHSummit Foundry Systems, Inc.Refractory & Insulation Supply, Inc.ATS Applied Tech SystemsAllied Mineral ProductsCarrier Vibrating Equipment, Inc.Modern EquipmentHunter Foundry Machinery Corp.Sadoff Iron & Metal CompanyMarshall W. Nelson & Associates, Inc.

OrganizationsolidThinkingNorthStar Blast SolutionsEMIPillar InductionHumtown ProductsAjax-ToccoKuttner LLCBadger Mining CorpRoberts Sinto CorporationABP InductionErvin IndustriesHA InternationalLaempeReichGeneral KinematicsYXLONNilfiskVoxeljetSynergy TechnologiesJ. B. DeVenne Inc.W AbrasivesFocus on EnergyMidvale IndustriesAdvanced Foundry SpecialistsEngineering Specialists, Inc.ExOneFinite Solutions

OrganizationDISA IndustriesCarpenter Brothers Wheelabrator GroupLECO CorporationEMSCO Inc.Universal Welding & EngineeringGreen Packaging, Inc. Saveway USAFree Flow Technologies ImerysKeramidaVirdis3DHoosier PatternHickman Williams & Company AFS NationalPADNOSAFS NationalAnderson GlobalUnited Erie/Interstate ChemicalWisconsin Oven Corporation Joy-Mark, Inc.Fairmont SantrolSchustBlast Cleaning Technologies Unimin CorpVersevoVerder Scientific, Inc.

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