Upcoming Events
2025 Virtual Chapter Officers Conference
  • Virtual Event
  • 7/22/2025 1:00 PM
  • 7/22/2025 2:30 PM

  • AFS regional chapters are encouraged to register at least one representative for the AFS Chapter Officers Webinar as we start a new and exciting chapter meeting year.

  • Member Price: Free
Biobased Polymer Foam Pattern for Lost Foam Casting
  • WEBINAR
  • 7/24/2025 1:00 PM
  • 7/24/2025 2:00 PM

  • The lost foam casting process has used expanded polystyrene (EPS) as the pattern material since the inception of the process.

  • Member Price: Free
Thoughts on the Marketing of Quality Castings
  • WEBINAR
  • 8/12/2025 1:00 PM
  • 8/12/2025 2:00 PM

  • This paper begins with the observation that quality is a term frequently found in marketing and advertising material, but its definition is elusive for many, leading to vague promises and messages of little attractive power.

  • Member Price: Free
Essential Updates From State Associations
  • WEBINAR
  • 10/29/2025 1:00 PM
  • 10/29/2025 2:00 PM

  • AFS maintains close working relationships with the various state metalcasting associations. Because so much public policy is enacted in the state capitals that affects the foundry industry, the work of the state associations is very important.

  • Member Price: Free
Understanding Foundry Safety: Insights from 2024
  • WEBINAR
  • 12/4/2025 1:00 PM
  • 12/4/2025 2:00 PM

  • Join Ted Schorn as he navigates the latest statistical data on foundry safety from 2024.

  • Member Price: Free
EPA, OSHA and Public Policy Advocacy Webinar
  • WEBINAR
  • 12/9/2025 1:00 PM
  • 12/9/2025 2:30 PM

  • AFS Washington-based policy advocates Jeff Hannapel and Stephanie Salmon, provide a timely update on the key EPA, OSHA, tax, trade, Buy America, infrastructure and workforce issues.

  • Member Price: Free