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American Foundry Society
Non-profit Organizations
Schaumburg, Illinois 11,077 followers
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About us
The American Foundry Society (AFS) is a non-profit association serving members of the metalcasting supply chain both in the United States and abroad. Through various resources, AFS provides members with advocacy coordination and efforts in Washington, D.C., ongoing technical education through its Institute, as well as the transfer of innovative research and technology to the industry, its suppliers and those who buy castings. Membership is individual or corporate and is made up of three markets, including: metalcasters and producers of metal cast parts; metalcasting suppliers and casting buyers/original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s). Student membership is also extended to future leaders of the metalcasting industry at a nominal cost. The society was founded in 1896 and serves more than 700 corporate members and close to 8,000 individual members including metalcasting suppliers and OEM facilities in more than 41 countries worldwide, covering all metalcasting processes and materials.
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Schaumburg, Illinois
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1896
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1695 N. Penny Lane
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173, US
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The AFS Institute course Iron Metallurgy 201, provides the opportunity to learn about terminology, principles, and techniques for the metallurgy of gray and ductile iron casting alloys from expert instructors with decades of experience. Iron Metallurgy 201 is offered live online December 16-18, via Zoom, giving students the option to learn from the office, or at home. No prerequisites required. Register: https://lnkd.in/gvc4JbrG
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📰 NEWS: CastExpo exhibitors will have a chance to preview the Georgia World Congress Center on December 3! An exhibit hall tour with a guided walkthrough will take place along with an opportunity to connect directly with GES, the event manager. AFS event staff will also be available to answer questions and discuss any specific needs for your exhibits. The meeting will take place from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM on December 3. If you're interested in attending, please contact Katie Matticks, at kmatticks@afsinc.org.
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Receive expert-led aluminum melting instruction during the AFS Institute's live online course, Aluminum Melting 201. This 200 level course introduces the principles and practices of aluminum melting for use in castings. The course will examine furnace charging, furnace temperature and its effect on the melt, and examine in-furnace treatments to reduce impurities. Register: https://lnkd.in/g49zbaWH
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CastExpo 2025 registration is now open! Secure your spot for the premier metalcasting industry event taking place April 12-15 in Atlanta, Georgia! CastExpo 2025 is your chance to connect with suppliers, peers, and customers. Take advantage of the heralded technical and management sessions, plus AFS Institute courses, keynote speakers, shared interest group meetings, and the AFS Hub on the exhibit floor. Register: https://lnkd.in/gFA3ARUT
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CastExpo 2025 registration opens tomorrow! Secure your spot for the metalcasting industry's premier event, April 12-15, in Atlanta, Georgia! CastExpo is a trade show and congress serving the worldwide metalcasting supply chain. Held once every three years by AFS, this event draws thousands of foundry professionals for several days of business, networking, and knowledge-sharing. Exhibits, presentations, and featured events at CastExpo incorporate every major alloy, process, and several foundry, manufacturing, and management topics. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFA3ARUT
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The final day of this week's Institute course, Introduction to Supervisor Development, takes place today. A big thank you to our excellent students for their participation! Missed this week's course? No worries! The AFS Institute has another Introduction to Supervisor Development course taking place in February. For more information, and to register, click below. https://lnkd.in/dwqXzqYR
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📰 NEWS: AFS recently signed on to a letter from a coalition of business groups and associations led by the US Chamber of Commerce. The letter urges the DoD to streamline cyber related regulations. These efforts were also noticed and covered in Inside Cybersecurity. Read the article at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gNN4S8VQ
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📢 Mid-Atlantic Chapter Event Recap: Casting Defects Analysis Course! Last week, the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the American Foundry Society hosted a successful Casting Defects Analysis course that explored root cause analysis and defect prevention techniques. Attendees learned about common casting defects due to sand, oxides, gas, and shrinkage, gaining practical knowledge to enhance quality in foundry processes. 🔍🔥 We were honored to have Dr. Sudesh Kannan lead the course. With over 20 years of global foundry support experience, Dr. Kannan provided invaluable insights that enriched the experience for everyone. After the first day, we hosted a social hour where attendees and other guests came together to unwind, connect, and share experiences. It was a fantastic opportunity to foster community spirit and build relationships that strengthen our industry! 💬🤝 Thank you to Dr. Kannan and everyone who joined us. Together, we’re building a resilient foundry community committed to excellence! 💪🔧 #AmericanFoundrySociety #CastingDefects #FoundrySupport #MidAtlanticAFS #ManufacturingExcellence #FoundryCommunity
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Today, AFS honors the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our veterans. Your service and resilience inspire us all. Thank you to every veteran for your commitment and bravery! #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans
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