Summary

Summary --
Casting the Hinge-Bearing Assembly

The hinge-bearing assembly in the Log Forwarder was converted to two steel castings produced in sand molds with --

Improved durability

15% weight savings

Reduced manufacturing costs

For further information on the design and production of this and other steel castings, contact -- Bob Mueller Jr. at the Grede, Milwaukee Steel Division
Phone-- 414-385-8309, FAX -- 414-385-8225 E-mail -- gredemi@execpc.com
Web Site = http://www.grede.com

Acknowledgment --
The metalcasting design studies are a joint effort of the
the Steel Founders' Society of America and the American Foundry Society .
Project funding was provided by the American Metalcasting Consortium Project,
which is sponsored by the Defense Logistics Agency, Attn: DLSC-T, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-6221

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