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NADCA Headquarters Update

The NADCA Die Materials Committee convened on June 11, 2002, at CWRU to discuss important updates and advancements in the die casting industry. Key topics included updates from CMC and AMC/DOD, the Die Casting Congress, and a report on the 2001 TAG Cycle. Discussions also addressed the prediction of part distortion, low-cost methods for manufacturing semi-solid feedstock, and upcoming R&D reviews. Members were reminded of deadlines for the Die Casting Competition and opportunities for new proposals. The session emphasized the importance of innovation and collaboration.

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NADCA Headquarters Update

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  1. NADCA Headquarters Update Die Materials Committee Meeting At CWRU June 11, 2002

  2. Outline • CMC/DOE UPDATE • AMC/DOD UPDATE • DIE CASTING CONGRESS • CASTING COMPETITION • TAG REPORT

  3. CMC YEAR 2001 CYCLE • More Money Came Through

  4. CMC YEAR 2002 CYCLE • New Starts Under Contract • Prediction of Part Distortion in Die Casting • Low Cost and Energy Efficient Methods for the Manufacture of Semi-Solid (SSM) Feedstock • Improved Design, Operation and Durability of Shot Sleeves

  5. CMC YEAR 2003 CYCLE • Decision to have a Solicitation Delayed until Fall or Early Winter • Will be for 2004 but may use some 2003 $’s • Uncosteds Need to Be Low

  6. AMC/DOD Status Report • 2002 Annual R&D Review is Scheduled for Sept 12, Chicago • Individual R&D Status Reviews • CWRU Jun 25 • OSU Jun 26 • WPI Jul 17 • Enterprise Integration Reviews Jul 31 at AFS • NADCA, AFS, NFFS, SFSA

  7. Congress 2002 • Scheduled for Sept 30 – Oct 2, 2002 at the Radisson O’Hare • 6 sessions & 30 papers • Deadline for Papers - May 31!!! • Deadline for Presentations – Aug 15

  8. Die Casting Competition • Call for Casting for 2002 • Need entries by end of June • Awards will be sent to winners • Castings will be Displayed at the C&E • Articles in DCE and other Trade Magazines

  9. TAG Report • New Proposals Presented to the TAG • The Effect of Gating Design on the Quality of Semi-Solid Aluminum Castings • Mathematical Modeling of a Fluid Bed Quench Bath in a Vacuum Furnace • Measurement of the Impact Toughness of Die Cast Aluminum 380 Alloy at Various Temperatures

  10. Miscellaneous • Guidebook Reports • NADCA R&D Plan • Tooling Checklist

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