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SFSA Casteel Reporter – June 2022

June 16, 2022 //  by Rob Blair

Supply chain analysis and labor productivity… Table of Contents Research Review, July 19-22Research HighlightMember Interns: Peaslee & Schumo ScholarshipsCast in SteelMarket NewsCasteel Commentary Research Review, July 19-22 Please make your plans to participate in the annual SFSA Research Review on July 19-22. This year’s meeting will be held in-person in Rosemont, IL. The Review covers …

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SFSA Casteel Reporter – May 2022

May 16, 2022 //  by Rob Blair

Capacity, Capital investment and China. Challenges abound. Table of Contents Research Review, July 19-22Spring Leadership MeetingMember Interns: Peaslee & Schumo ScholarshipsNext Generation Manufacturing and Future Leaders MeetingsCast in Steel 2022 Competition WinnersOrder Your Cast in Steel T-Shirt TodayCeltic Leaf Sword AuctionResearch HighlightMarket NewsRaymond Monroe – Celebrating 40 years at SFSACasteel Commentary Research Review, July 19-22 …

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SFSA Casteel Reporter – April 2022

April 18, 2022 //  by Rob Blair

Inflation or recession? How bad will it be and how long will it last? Read Raymond’s take in this month’s Casteel Commentary. Table of Contents Research ReviewMember Interns: Peaslee & Schumo ScholarshipsResearch HighlightNext Generation ManufacturingFuture LeadersMarket NewsCasteel Commentary Research Review Please save the date for the annual SFSA Research Review which will be held on …

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SFSA Casteel Reporter – March 2022

March 21, 2022 //  by Rob Blair

This month’s Casteel Commentary discusses possible effects of the war in Ukraine on the supply of raw materials. Table of Contents Research HighlightSpecification Committee MeetingNext Generation Manufacturing (NGM)Market NewsCasteel Commentary Research Highlight There are 2 new research projects starting under the SPI program. Cal Poly Pomona is investigating the use of cryogenic heat treatment (HT) …

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SFSA Casteel Reporter – February 2022

February 21, 2022 //  by Rob Blair

This month’s Casteel Commentary looks at market volatility and raises the issue of how to plan for it. Table of Contents SFSA Website RedesignMember Luncheon and Roundtable at CastExpoEHS Compliance CalendarCast in Steel CompetitionResearch Highlight76th Technical & Operating ConferenceUpcoming Graduates Ready for the Industry WorkforceMarket NewsCasteel Commentary SFSA Website Redesign Last month, SFSA launched the …

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SFSA Casteel Reporter – January 2022

January 14, 2022 //  by Rob Blair

Table of Contents Casteel CommentaryFunding Needs for Army and Navy Steel75th Technical & Operating ConferenceAwardsResearch HighlightMarket NewsCasteel CommentaryBusiness Report Casteel Commentary This month, Raymond reviews his predictions for 2021, and tries his hand at predicting the future of the North American steel casting industry for 2022. Funding Needs for Army and Navy Steel As discussed …

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SFSA Casteel Reporter – November 2021

November 16, 2021 //  by Rob Blair

Table of Contents Casteel Commentary75th Annual Technical & Operating ConferenceResearch HighlightChanges to ASTM MT SpecificationsCast in Steel CompetitionMarket NewsCasteel CommentaryAppendix A: Steel Plants with Refining CapabilityBusiness Report Casteel Commentary As anticipated for decades, public policy that has neglected the health of the capital-intensive industries like steel castings and forgings has led to a reduction in …

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SFSA Casteel Reporter – October 2021

November 16, 2021 //  by Rob Blair

Table of Contents Casteel Commentary75th Technical & Operating ConferenceResearch HighlightCast in Steel CompetitionMarket NewsCasteel CommentaryBusiness Report Casteel Commentary This month’s Casteel Commentary further explores the challenges discussed last month.  The financial excesses of the past 20 years have inflated the values of equities, resulted in excess debt and hollowed out our manufacturing capability.  We are …

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SFSA Casteel Reporter – September 2021

October 1, 2021 //  by Rob Blair

Table of Contents Casteel CommentaryResearch Highlight75th Technical & Operating ConferenceSFSA Artisan Program’s Newest Master FounderMarket NewsCasteel CommentaryBusiness ReportNew US Source for FerrochromeTForce LTL Services Casteel Commentary This month’s Casteel Commentary speculates on the issues we need to deal with for our uncertain times and future success. We will need to ensure reliable supplies, automate to supplement a …

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SFSA Casteel Reporter – August 2021

August 20, 2021 //  by Rob Blair

Table of Contents Casteel CommentaryResearch HighlightT&O and Art Contest WinnersNGM – SensorsAM4IC SymposiumFall Leadership MeetingMarket NewsCasteel CommentaryBusiness Report Casteel Commentary One theme in the Casteel Commentary for years is the looming demographic crisis for our workforce requirements. That is in plain English, our families are too small to replace our current workforce much less grow …

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