how to reduce veining defects in casting

maximized) properties that can be achieved for any given alloy when best practices are applied. The industry would benefit from a well-defined set of “potential” (i.e. Best practices to achieve maximum properties encompass: high molten metal quality (clean metal, degassing), metal treatments (modification, grain refining), good gating practices, filtration, directional solidification, fast cooling rates and adequate risering. AFS Funded & Monitored Research Optimizing Mechanical Properties of Cast Aluminum Alloys-A319 & A356 (Phase I/Phase II)-CWRU (08-09#04/10-11#01) Coordinator: Case Western Reserve University and AFS Aluminum Division (2) The mechanical properties of cast aluminum products can exhibit wide variation even when the same alloy is used. Department of Defense (DOD) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Castings Solutions for Readiness (CSR) Program funded through the American Metalcasting Consortium (AMC). Department of Energy (DOE) former Office of Industrial Technology funded through the Cast Metals Coalition (CMC) Program, U.S. Current research funding partnerships include: Achieving Lightweight Casting Solutions for Defense Applications (ALCS) funded via a Congressional Appropriation and conducted under a Cooperative Agreement with U.S. AFS participates in these projects by securing industry partners and providing technical management and oversight.

The other projects are funded through research partnerships, government funding and industry contributions. The current AFS Funded Research Projects are described below.

AFS directly funds research projects from allocation of a portion of the annual dues paid by AFS Corporate Membership. Part of the AFS mission is to promote these activities for the betterment of our membership, our industry and our society. Metalcasting Industry Research Support of research is critical for North America to maintain a strong, vibrant, healthy and continually advancing metalcasting industry.

How to reduce veining defects in casting