Most Die Casters Below DHS Limits
Ecoline – The New Machine Series
PHB Using Global Permits, Savvy Buys
Call For Award Nominations
Plant Management Registration Now Open
WWR on Aluminum Cast Alloys Available
NADCA Die Casting Industry Census Now Available
Most Die Casters Below DHS Limits
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) responsibilities include developing and implementing a
framework to regulate the security of high-risk chemical facilities. This framework involves listing
chemicals of interest (COI) as well as screening limits. If a facility exceeds the screening limits
for a COI then a top-screen assessment must be filled out and submitted. The assessment will then be
used to determine if a significant threat is posed at that facility. If a threat is found then
appropriate actions must be taken to minimize this risk.
Although die casters do not consider themselves chemical facilities, they utilize significant
quantities of a number of chemicals. The primary COI that die casters must be aware of is propane.
Under the DHS rules any facility that stores more than 60000 lbs of propane is exceeding the screening
limit. To give an idea a forklift propane tank has a 45lb capacity. A one thousand gallon tanks hold
roughly 4000 lbs of propane. An example of such a tank is shown in Figure 1. Roughly 15 of these
tanks would be required to exceed the screening limit. An example of a tank that exceeds the limit is
shown in Figure 2. This 18,000 gallon tank has a 67,000 lb capacity. Die casters should confirm that
they do not exceed the DHS screening limit of propane.
A complete list of COI’s can be found at www.dhs.gov.
Ecoline – The New Machine Series
With Ecoline, the Buhler Die Casting business unit has rolled out a third machine type after the Carat
and Evolution. Ecoline has been designed with the medium market in mind and is distinguished by its
ruggedness and reliability.
Buhler has been manufacturing top-quality die casting systems since 1927. With its Carat and Evolution
machine series, Buhler has up to now offered a range of equipment that catered especially to the
manufacturers of cast components meeting elevated requirements in terms of quality, complexity, and
flexibility.
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PHB Using Global Permits, Savvy Buys
Zinc/Aluminum diecaster PHB Corp. said it is reaching beyond borders to cut costs for its customers in
a way that sets it apart from other companies in its sector.
The Fairview, Pennsylvania-based company recently gained clearance under the US government's
International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) to have components used in national
security-sensitive technology manufactured at a facility in Malaysia, company officials told Platts
this week.
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Call For Award Nominations
You are cordially invited to nominate a colleague for one of the North American Die Casting
Association's prestigious industry awards for recognition of special achievements in the die casting
industry.
Award recipients will be honored during the CastExpo'10 at the 2010 Die Casting Industry Awards
Banquet in Orlando, FL.
The following are the awards for which nominations are being sought in 2010:
- Austin T. Lillegren Award
- Doehler Award
- Edward A. Kruszynski
- Supplier Excellence Award
- Gullo and Treiber Award
- Nyselius Award
Register Now for NADCA Plant Management Conference
Registration is now open for this year's Plant Management Conference! The conference will be held at
NADCA headquarters, outside of Chicago, Illinois. The conference starts with an evening reception on
Wednesday, September 23 at 7 p.m. and will adjourn at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, September 25. For
additional information about this conference, and to register, click
HERE.
Special Presentations Include:
* State of the Industry - Daniel L. Twarog, NADCA
* Carbon Footprint and Cap and Trade - Alex Monroe, NADCA
* Semi-Solid Metal Processes
Featured Events Include:
* Plant Tour of Chicago White Metal Casting Inc.
* Round Table Discussions
* Group Dinner
A block of discounted rooms is being held at the Hilton Chicago/Northbrook until September 4, or until
rooms sell-out. Make your reservation
online
— or by calling 1-800-445-8667. Rooms are $119.00 per
night. Reserve your room now for the best rate!
Worldwide Report on Aluminum Cast Alloys Available by Download
Wheeling, IL – A Worldwide Report on Aluminum Cast Alloys: Enabling Tools for Improved Performance by
Diran Apelian is now available to by download
HERE.
The report reviews the fundamentals of Al cast alloys as a primer, then discusses the various enabling
tools available to the industry — tools that were not available to the metalcasting industry 10 years
ago or so. Specific case studies are presented and discussed to manifest the power of these enabling
tools to improve and optimize alloy development.
NADCA Die Casting Industry Census Now Available
As the most current and collaborative report on the die cast industry and companies, this census will
prove to be of great value to all North American industry members. Divided in to four reports, this
document will allow readers to best charter the changes in the industry and better market to
end-market segments.
These comprehensive die casting industry findings include the most complete statistical results of the
NADCA Census, count of die casting companies, alloys cast, employment and additional services
provided; die casting shipments broken down by captive and custom; die casting machine estimates
including size and alloys produced; and an end-market analysis to assist with targeting and planning.
Corporate members get 50% off. Available in print or by download, the complete report is available to
corporate members for just $300, to individual members at $450 and non-members $600. Also available in
four sections at $100 each, $150 each and $200 each for each respective membership level.
Click here to review and purchase.
