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Effects of Silicon in High-Cr White Cast Irons

WEBINAR
6/23/2026 1:00 PM
6/23/2026 2:00 PM
This research characterized the effects of Si on eutectic saturation, the ideal hardening temperature, hardenability, carbide fraction, and alloying element content in the constituents of high-Cr white cast irons to improve performance.
Member Price: Free

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Improving the Effectiveness of Visual Inspection: Live, Online

7/7/2026 12:00 PM
7/9/2026 4:00 PM
This course provides you with the information needed to understand the factors of influence on the human task of visual inspection, permitting true quality engineering of this critical operation.
List Price: $1250
Member Price: $1050

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Development of Quality-Focused Knowledge Base for the Lost PLA Casting Process

WEBINAR
7/7/2026 1:00 PM
7/7/2026 2:00 PM
The presentation will highlight a full factorial Design of Experiment (DOE) investigating the effects of pattern shell thickness, refractory coating type, and sand grain size on casting quality.
Member Price: Free

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Gating and Riser Design 201: Live, Online

ONLINE
7/21/2026 12:00 PM
7/23/2026 4:00 PM
This course is a continuation of Gating & Riser Design 101 with an emphasis on application of sands, chill, sleeves, and other thermal control properties, fluid flow principles and filtration, and your facilities' process parameter ranges.
List Price: $1350
Member Price: $1150

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Design and Optimization for 3D Sand Printing PLUS Advanced Sensing Technologies

Missouri S&T Materials Science and Engineering Department
Rolla, MO
7/22/2026 9:00 AM
7/24/2026 12:00 PM
Learn sensor programs and get hands-on experience with 3D sand printed molds in the Wolf Foundry at Missouri S&T.
List Price: $1350
Member Price: $1150

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2026 Foundry Industry 4.0 Conference

DoubleTree by Hilton
Minneapolis, MN
7/28/2026 8:00 AM
7/29/2026 5:00 PM
Industry 4.0 is no longer just about the future. Smart, proactive manufacturers are using innovation and technology to improve productivity, profitability, and worker safety.
List Price: $1125
Member Price: $720

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Casting Defect Analysis

American Foundry Society
Schaumburg, IL
7/29/2026 8:30 AM
7/30/2026 3:30 PM
Participants will become proficient in applying a ten-step procedure that will enable them to analyze and reduce metalcasting defects by correctly identifying defects, root causes, and the corrective action.
List Price: $1350
Member Price: $1150

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2026 Chapter Officers Conference

AFS Headquarters
Schaumburg, IL
8/5/2026
8/6/2026
Save the date and assemble a delegation to represent your AFS chapter at the Chapter Officers Conference at AFS headquarters in Schaumburg, IL.
List Price: $125
Member Price: $125

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EPA, OSHA and Public Policy Advocacy Webinar

WEBINAR
8/11/2026
8/11/2026
AFS Washington-based policy advocates Christian Richter and Stephanie Salmon, provide a timely update on the key EPA, OSHA, tax, trade, Buy America, infrastructure and workforce issues.
Member Price: Free

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Process Control for Engineers; Live, Online

ONLINE
8/18/2026 12:00 PM
8/20/2026 4:00 PM
Attendees will leave with a set of tools and perspectives on process control that will provide a framework for attacking production and quality problems.
List Price: $1250
Member Price: $1050

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