Summary

Summary -- Casting the Axle Housing
in Ductile Iron

The axle housing in the skid steer loader was converted to a ductile iron casting with a cost savings of 15%, achieved by --

Improved near-net shape which reduced machining operations.

Casting in sand for low cost, high volume, just-in-time production.

For further information on the design and production of this and other ductile iron castings, contact -- Jim Clifford at the Dotson Company
Phone-- 507-345-5018, FAX -- 507-345-1270 E-mail -- jcliford@dotson.com
Web Site = http://www.dotson.com

Acknowledgment --
The metalcasting design studies are a joint effort of the
American Foundrymen's Society and the Steel Founders' Society of America.
Project funding was provided by the American Metalcasting Consortium Project,
which is sponsored by the
Defense Logistics Agency, Attn: DLSC-PRT, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-6221

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