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Abstract:

A reference book of AFS Corporate Member casting suppliers in North America, the Casting Source Directory is updated annually and provides complete information on qualified metalcasting facilities and diecasters in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

The directory is divided into three, easy-to-use sections. Section A lists metalcasting facilities alphabetically by state or province, and includes key contact information for each facility, with additional details provided by select facilities. Section B zeroes in on the types of metals cast at each facility. Section C further classifies facilities by molding and casting processes utilized. Also included are reference features, such as:

• Guide to Casting and Molding Processes,

• Rapid Manufacturing, Property Data on Each Cast Metal,

• Glossary of Metalcasting Terms,