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DUCTILE IRON MARKETING GROUP SPONSORING MEMBERS Ductile Iron Society Miller and Company RTZ Iron & Titanium America 28938 Lorain Road, Suite 202 North Olmsted, OH 44070 Phone (216) 734-8040 Fax (216) 734-8182 Designs in Ductile Iron COST SAVING DESIGN IDEAS COST SAVING DESIGN IDEAS

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DUCTILE IRON MARKETING GROUPSPONSORING MEMBERSDuctile Iron Society

Miller and Company

RTZ Iron & Titanium America

28938 Lorain Road, Suite 202North Olmsted, OH 44070Phone (216) 734-8040Fax (216) 734-8182

Designs inDuctile Iron

COST SAVING DESIGN IDEAS COST SAVING DESIGN IDEAS

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Designs in Ductile Iron

DUCTILE IRON, also known as nodular iron or S.G.iron, is a member of the family of cast irons, whichincludes gray, malleable, white, and compactedgraphite irons. Although there are chemical and met-allurgical differences that distinguish the family mem-bers, of prime concern to the design engineer are themechanical and physical properties available. DUCTILE IRON is the strongest, the toughest, andhas the highest endurance limit of all the cast irons.

Since the invention of DUCTILE IRON in 1948, DUCTILE IRON castings have been proven to be areliable, cost effective alternative to steel castings,forgings, and fabrication. Conversions to DUCTILEIRON have been made because of excellent castabilityand machinability, comparable or superior properties,and 10% lower density resulting in cost savings ashigh as 75%.Why DUCTILE IRON? Because it offers the designengineer an outstanding combination of endurance,toughness, reliability, and low cost manufacturing.

CASTING Bracket-Truck FrontShock Absorber

APPLICATION Anchors ShockAbsorber to Frame

SPECIFICATION SAE J-434C (D4512)

REDESIGN From Reinforced SteelStamping

COST SAVINGS Reduced Cost 4.2%

DESIGN Allows for StifferADVANTAGES Suspension Design;

Improved Performanceand Lower WarrantyCosts

SIZE & WEIGHT 15" long

COMPANY Unknown

FOUNDRY Wagner CastingsDecatur, IL

DUCTILE IRON MARKETING GROUP

WHY DUCTILE IRON?

BEST WORST

Characteristic

Castability

Ease of MachiningVibration DampingSurface HardenabilityModulus of ElasticityImpact ResistanceCorrosion ResistanceStrength/ WeightWear ResistanceCost of Manufacture

Ductile Iron

Malleable Iron

Grey Iron

0.3%C Cast Steel

White Iron

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

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CASTING Stabilizer Foot

APPLICATION Support For Loader-Backhoe

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (80-55-06)

REDESIGN From Steel Weldment

COST SAVINGS Reduce Costs 49%Annual Savings$80,000

DESIGN Eliminated Machining-ADVANTAGES Holes. They Were Cast

to Size; All FabricationOperations Eliminated

SIZE & WEIGHT Unknown

COMPANY Deere & Co.Moline, IL

FOUNDRY John Deere FoundryEast Moline, IL

CASTING Rope Clamp and EyeNut

APPLICATION Belt Conveyor

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (65-45-12)

REDESIGN From Steel Forging

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced82%; $42,000 AnnualSavings

DESIGN Produced StrongerADVANTAGES Part; Improved

Appearance

SIZE & WEIGHT 1" x 2"

COMPANY Continental Conveyor& EquipmentWinfield, AL

FOUNDRY Unknown

CASTING Crankshaft

APPLICATION Supercharged EngineComponent

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-897Austempered DuctileIron

REDESIGN From Steel Forging

COST SAVINGS Costs Reduced 39%

DESIGN More Design Flexibility;ADVANTAGES Improved Sound

Dampening; BetterWear Resistance;Stronger and LighterThan Forging

SIZE & WEIGHT Unknown

COMPANY Ford Motor Co.

FOUNDRY Unknown

CASTING Car Stop

APPLICATION Keeps Railcars FromMoving Past aDesignated Spot

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (65-45-12)

REDESIGN From Steel Casting

COST SAVINGS Casting Cost ReducedUp to 25%

DESIGN Comparable Function;ADVANTAGES Improved Machinability

SIZE & WEIGHT Several Different Sizes

COMPANY Unknown

FOUNDRY Manitowoc Grey IronFoundryManitowoc, WI

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CASTING Tow Bar Head

APPLICATION Aircraft Tow Bar

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (80-55-06)

REDESIGN From Steel Weldment

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced 76%;$94,000 Annual Savings

DESIGN Better Yield and TensileADVANTAGES Characteristics;

Minimum Machining;Good Appearance

SIZE & WEIGHT 31" x 10" x 3"

COMPANY Wooland AircraftEquipmentMiami, FL

FOUNDRY Golden’s Foundry &MachineColumbus, GA

CASTING Worm Gear & Post Screw

APPLICATION Pulp Refining Machinery

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (60-40-18)

REDESIGN From Bronze & SteelFabrication

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced 46%;$77 Savings per Unit

DESIGN Provided PreciseADVANTAGES Clearances Regardless

of Internal Pressure;Simplified Final Assembly

SIZE & WEIGHT Approximately 18" x 30"

COMPANY E. D. Jones CorpPittsfield, MA

FOUNDRY Unknown

CASTING Wheel Hub

APPLICATION Four Wheel Drive AllTerrain Vehicle

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (65-45-12)

REDESIGN From Aluminum Casting

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced 50%

DESIGN Lightweight; IncreasedADVANTAGES Strength and Safety;

Pleasing Aesthetics

SIZE & WEIGHT Only 7 oz. Heavier thanPrevious Aluminum Part

COMPANY Dotson CompanyRoseau, MN

FOUNDRY Unknown

CASTING Fertilizer Knife

APPLICATION Fertilizer Injection

SPECIFICATION ASTM A897 AustemperedDuctile Iron

REDESIGN From Forging andWeldment

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced 44%

DESIGN All Components Can BeADVANTAGES Made in the Casting:

Excellent WearCharacteristic;Components NotDamaged in Service

SIZE & WEIGHT Est. 7 lbs.

COMPANY Unknown

FOUNDRY Hayes-Albion Corp.Albion, MI

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CASTING Nose and Mount

APPLICATION Tension and Cut Stainless Steel Banding

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-897 AustemperedDuctile Iron-Investment Casting

REDESIGN From Tool Steel Investment Casting

COST SAVINGS Reduced 77% per Machine

DESIGN Major Reduction in Machining ADVANTAGES Costs; Equivalent Performance

and Wear Resistance; NoWarping During Heat TreatmentAllowing Machining to Be DoneBefore H.T.

SIZE & WEIGHT Less Than 1 lb.

COMPANY Panduit Corp.Romeoville, IL

FOUNDRY Precision Metalsmiths, Inc.Markesan, WI

CASTING Wire Rope Clamp

APPLICATION Belt Conveyor

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (80-55-06)

REDESIGN From Steel Forging

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced 92%;$42,000 Annual Savings

DESIGN Provide CloseADVANTAGES Tolerances; Higher Strength;

Marketing Advantages

SIZE & WEIGHT Unknown

COMPANY Modern Handling SystemsBirmingham, AL

FOUNDRY Unknown

CASTING Anvil

APPLICATION Blacksmith’s ForgingAnvil

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (100-70-03)

REDESIGN From Iron Casting withTool Steel Plate Weldedto Top Surface to ReduceWear and Chipping

COST SAVINGS Cost Reduced 35% perPiece

DESIGN Good Response to HeatADVANTAGES Treatment; Reduced

Chipping on Corners;Better Looking Part;Eliminated WeldingOperation

SIZE & WEIGHT Est. 300 lbs.

COMPANY Unknown

FOUNDRY Fountain Foundry, Inc.Pueblo, CO

CASTING Door Mechanism Fixture

APPLICATION Aircraft Bomber Door

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (65-45-12)

REDESIGN From Steel Weldment

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced 78%

DESIGN Solved WarpageADVANTAGES Problem; Provided

Strength; ReducedNumber of Parts

SIZE & WEIGHT Unknown

COMPANY Field Aviation Co., Ltd.

FOUNDRY Unknown

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CASTING Shift Lever

APPLICATION Shifter For 4 x 4Transfer Case

SPECIFICATION SAE J-434C (D4512)

REDESIGN From Weldment thatwas Reinforced withMultiple Stamping

COST SAVINGS Greatly Reduced Priceand Tooling Costs

DESIGN Combined MoreADVANTAGES Functions Into Casting;

Improved Test Life;Better Shift Feel

SIZE & WEIGHT 6" x 3"

COMPANY Ford Motor Co.

FOUNDRY Wagner CastingDecatur, IL

CASTING U-Joint Slip Yoke

APPLICATION Truck Drive ShaftConnector

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (100-70-03)

REDESIGN From Steel Forging

COST SAVINGS Cost Reduced 47%

DESIGN Produced Reliable PartADVANTAGES with Lower Machining

and Material Costs

SIZE & WEIGHT 18 lbs.

COMPANY Dana Corp.

FOUNDRY Dana Corp.New Castle, IN

CASTING Brake Anchor

APPLICATION Agricultural Tractor

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (80-55-06)

REDESIGN From Steel Fabrication

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced 44%From Steel Fabrication

DESIGN Withstood High ImpactADVANTAGES Force; Minimized

Machining Costs

SIZE & WEIGHT 3" x 6"

COMPANY John Deere TractorWorksDubuque, IA

FOUNDRY John Deere FoundryMoline, IL

CASTING Air Compressor Block

APPLICATION Multi-Stage Compressor

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (65-45-12)

REDESIGN From Steel Weldment

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced 46%;$93,000 Annual Savings

DESIGN Improved SoundADVANTAGES Dampening and Product

Integrity; Reduced Mfg.Operations; BetterAppearance

SIZE & WEIGHT 36" x 48"

COMPANY Worthington Corp.Buffalo, NY

FOUNDRY Unknown

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CASTING Steering Knuckle

APPLICATION Automotive Steering Unit

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (60-40-18)

REDESIGN From Forgings,Stamping, andFasteners

COST SAVINGS Substantial

DESIGN Replaced Eleven PartADVANTAGES Assembly; Improved

Reliability

SIZE & WEIGHT Approx. 12" Long;17 lbs.

COMPANY Cadillac Div. GMDetroit, MI

FOUNDRY Central Foundry, GMSaginaw, MI

CASTING Torque Spider & BrakeShoe

APPLICATION Off-Highway Vehicle

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (60-40-18)

REDESIGN NEW PART

COST SAVINGS Unknown

DESIGN Provided Rigidity ADVANTAGES Under High Load and

Necessary StrengthUnder Critical SpaceLimitations

SIZE & WEIGHT Approx. 20" Long

COMPANY Bendix Corp.South Bend, IN

FOUNDRY Sibley Machine &FoundrySouth Bend, IN

CASTING Photometer Housing

APPLICATION Clinical Analyzer

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (65-45-12)

REDESIGN From Cold Rolled Steel

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced 45%;Saved $250 Per Unit

DESIGN Weight Reduction;ADVANTAGES Improved Appearance;

Greater Flexibility ofDesign; ImprovedOperation

SIZE & WEIGHT 10" x 16"; 30 lbs.

COMPANY DuPont` Wilmington, DE

FOUNDRY Unknown

CASTING Truck Cab Mount

APPLICATION Cab-Over-Engine TruckCab

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (80-55-06)

REDESIGN From Welded and BoltedAssembly

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced 31%;$192,000 Annual Savings

DESIGN Improved Fatigue Life;ADVANTAGES Two Castings Replaced

25 Weld Assembles (34Separate Piece Parts)

SIZE & WEIGHT Unknown

COMPANY Freightliner CorporationHillsboro, OR

FOUNDRY Unknown

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CASTING Valve Bonnet

APPLICATION Pressure ContainmentFor High TemperatureValve

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (80-55-06)

REDESIGN From Steel Barstock

COST SAVINGS Cost Reduced 19%

DESIGN Reduced Weight;ADVANTAGES Ease of Machining

SIZE & WEIGHT Less than 1⁄2 lb.

COMPANY Unknown

FOUNDRY Foster Oil Field Co.Houston, TX

CASTING Rocker Arm

APPLICATION Truck Axle Suspension

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (80-55-06)

REDESIGN From Forged & WeldedComponents

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced62%; $1,000,000Annual Savings

DESIGN Provided High ShockADVANTAGES Loads at Reduced

Weight

SIZE & WEIGHT 55" x 5"; 98 lbs.

COMPANY Dura Corp., Paris ProductsParis, KY

FOUNDRY Lynchburg, FoundryLynchburg, VA

CASTING Diffuser Cone

APPLICATION Air Mixer For Oil Burner

SPECIFICATION Special Ductile Iron;5% Silicon + 1%Molybdenum

REDESIGN From Stainless SteelFabrication

COST SAVINGS 70% Reduction;Operations Per PieceReduced From 30 to 8

DESIGN Longer Life due to HighADVANTAGES Temperature Properties

SIZE & WEIGHT Unknown

COMPANY Unknown

FOUNDRY Thompson Foundry LTDSurrey, B.C. Canada

CASTING Body Bracket

APPLICATION Engine Support &Torque ReactionMember

SPECIFICATION SAE J-434C (D4512)

REDESIGN From Steel Stamping

COST SAVINGS Lower Tooling & Per Piece Costs

DESIGN Stiffer Design; 21%ADVANTAGES Weight Reduction; More

Compact Design ReducesPackaging and BodyInterference Problems

SIZE & WEIGHT 7" x 21⁄2"

COMPANY Ford Motor Co.

FOUNDRY Wagner CastingsDecatur, IL

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CASTING Crop Box

APPLICATION Slab Line in Steel Mill

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (60-40-18)

REDESIGN From Steel Weldment

COST SAVINGS Unknown, butSubstantial

DESIGN Resisted Heavy ImpactADVANTAGES and Thermal Shock;

Improved Service Life;Far Easier to Repair

SIZE & WEIGHT 5 Casting (12 Tons)

COMPANY Planet ProductsCincinnati, OH

FOUNDRY Black Clawson FoundryWatertown, NY

CASTING Cam

APPLICATION Cotton Picker

SPECIFICATION SAE J-434C (D5506)

REDESIGN From Hardened ToolSteel

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced68%; $450,000 Annual Savings

DESIGN Reduced SurfaceADVANTAGES Loads; Increased

Picking Speeds;Improved Efficiency

SIZE & WEIGHT Approx. 14"

COMPANY John DeereDes Moines, IA

FOUNDRY John DeereEast Moline, IL

CASTING Swing Pivot

APPLICATION Heavy Duty Back Hoe

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (65-45-12)

REDESIGN From Steel Weldment

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced 31%;$55,800 Annual Savings

DESIGN Reduced ProcessingADVANTAGES Time 50%; Improved

Wear Properties

SIZE & WEIGHT 36" x 24" 177 lbs.

COMPANY Long ManufacturingTarboro, NC

FOUNDRY Lynchburg FoundryLynchburg, VA

CASTING Control Rod

APPLICATION Percussion Air Drill

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (80-55-06)

REDESIGN From Steel Weldment

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced 64%;$61,000 Annual Savings

DESIGN Better Field Performance;ADVANTAGES Eliminated Shrink Fit

and Welding

SIZE & WEIGHT Unknown

COMPANY Mission Mfg.Houston, TX

FOUNDRY Acme Foundry & MachineBlackwell, OK

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CASTING Drive Gear

APPLICATION Tire Changer

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (80-55-06)

REDESIGN From Machined Steel

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced61%; $69,000 AnnualSavings

DESIGN Better Finish; ImprovedADVANTAGES Dimensional Stability;

Faster Processing

SIZE & WEIGHT 6" x 8"

COMPANY Coats Co.Ft. Dodge, IA

FOUNDRY Chicago HardwareFoundryNorth Chicago, IL

CASTING Impression Cylinder

APPLICATION Rotary Printing Press

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (65-45-12)

REDESIGN From Steel Forging

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced30%; $24,000 AnnualSavings

DESIGN Better DampeningADVANTAGES Qualities; Reduced

Machining; EliminatedPurchase of Special Machine Tool

SIZE & WEIGHT Approx. 48" x 12"

COMPANY Miehle Co.Chicago, IL

FOUNDRY Unknown

CASTING Baseplate

APPLICATION Vibratory Compactor

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (65-45-12)

REDESIGN From Steel Weldmentand Two Castings

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced28%; Plus Assemblyand Labor

DESIGN Reduced Weight;ADVANTAGES Increased Wear

Resistance; Increased Oil Capacity for Excitor;Longer Life of Part

SIZE & WEIGHT 30, 40 and 50 cm inlength; 90-110 lbs.

COMPANY Wacker Corp.Menomonee Falls, WI

FOUNDRY Unknown

CASTING Cross Member

APPLICATION Truck

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (80-55-06)

REDESIGN From Steel Weldment

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced65%; $126,000 AnnualSavings

DESIGN Longevity GreatlyADVANTAGES Increased; Assembly

Time Reduced

SIZE & WEIGHT Approx. 35"; 133 lbs.

COMPANY Cunha ProductsHaywood, CA

FOUNDRY Unknown

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CASTING Hydraulic Motor RearHousing

APPLICATION Allows Changing ofHydraulic MotorDisplacement

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (80-55-06)

REDESIGN Was a Three PieceAssembly of SteelPlate That Required aConsiderable Amount ofMachining

COST SAVINGS Component CostReduced 44%

DESIGN Improved Wear andADVANTAGES Machining Characteristics;

Cost Savings ProvidedCost Competitiveness

SIZE & WEIGHT Approx. 100 lb. Casting

COMPANY Rineer HydraulicsSan Antonio, TX

FOUNDRY Alamo Iron WorksSan Antonio, TX

CASTING Lift Arm

APPLICATION Raise & Lower MotorGrader Blade

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (65-45-12)

REDESIGN From Steel Casting

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced 47%

DESIGN Lower ManufacturingADVANTAGES Costs

SIZE & WEIGHT Unknown

COMPANY Caterpillar Inc.Decatur, IL

FOUNDRY Unknown

CASTING Forward-Reverse Gear

APPLICATION Power TransmissionPart

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (100-70-03)

REDESIGN From Steel Forging,Steel Stamping, andShaft

COST SAVINGS $402,000 AnnualSavings

DESIGN High Fatigue Strength;ADVANTAGES Good Response to Heat

Treatment; ReducedNumber of Parts;Reduced Operationsfrom 18 to 9

SIZE & WEIGHT 6" Diameter Gear

COMPANY Unknown

FOUNDRY Dotson CompanyMankato, MN

CASTING Syphon Elbow

APPLICATION Condensate RemovalFrom Paper Dryer

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (60-40-18)Investment Cast

REDESIGN From Bronze

COST SAVINGS Cost Reduced 10% PerPart

DESIGN Increased Strength;ADVANTAGES Reduced Machining Time

SIZE & WEIGHT 5 oz. to 2 lbs. 11 oz.

COMPANY The Johnson Corp.Three Rivers, MI

FOUNDRY Unknown

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CASTING Gland

APPLICATION Hydraulic Cylinder

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (65-45-12)

REDESIGN From Gray Iron Casting

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced66%; ReducedOperations from 10 to 3

DESIGN Stronger; Quality isADVANTAGES Improved; Better

Machinability; MoreEconomical

SIZE & WEIGHT Variable

COMPANY Seitz Mfg. Co. Inc.Milwaukee, WI

FOUNDRY Unknown

CASTING Steering Column Support

APPLICATION Support Steering Column;Absorb Air Bag and CrashLoads

SPECIFICATION SAE J-434C (D4512)

REDESIGN From Steel Weldments andMultiple Stampings

COST SAVINGS Unknown

DESIGN Stronger; ImprovedADVANTAGES Performance Safety

Related Part

SIZE & WEIGHT 15" x 4"

COMPANY Wagner CastingDecatur, IL

FOUNDRY Same as Above

CASTING Clutch Cup

APPLICATION Farm Tractor PowerTake-Off

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536(100-70-03)

REDESIGN From Steel Forging

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced 32%;$112,000 Annual Savings

DESIGN Substantial Cost SavingsADVANTAGES While Still Retaining

Tensile and YieldStrengths

SIZE & WEIGHT 6" x 5"

COMPANY International HarvesterRock Island, IL

FOUNDRY International HarvesterMemphis, TN

CASTING Air Suspension Hanger

APPLICATION Converter Dolly

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (80-55-06)

REDESIGN From Steel Weldment

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced 53%;$58,000 Annual Savings

DESIGN Increased Service LifeADVANTAGES 10-15 Times; Decreased

Assembly Time 83%;Eliminated Welding

SIZE & WEIGHT Approx. 12"

COMPANY Todco Div. Overhead DoorHaywood, CA

FOUNDRY Atlas Foundry & Mfg.Richmond, CA

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CASTING Plug Valves

APPLICATION Fluid Handling

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (60-40-18)

REDESIGN From Stainless Steel,Titanium, Monel

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced66%; $3,000,000 Annual Savings

DESIGN Provided CloseADVANTAGES Dimensional Tolerances;

Facilitated Installation ofPlastic Liner

SIZE & WEIGHT Various

COMPANY Continental Mfg.Cincinnati, OH

FOUNDRY Lynchburg FoundryLynchburg, VA

CASTING Tool Storage Index

APPLICATION N/C Machining Center

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (80-55-06)

REDESIGN From Steel Weldment

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced 80%

DESIGN Reduced ProductionADVANTAGES Operations from 2,115

to 24; Improved Appearance

SIZE & WEIGHT Unknown

COMPANY National Automatic ToolRichmond, IN

FOUNDRY Unknown

CASTING Rear Engine Mount

APPLICATION Engine Support andTorque ReactionMember

SPECIFICATION SAE J-434C (D4512)

REDESIGN From Steel Stamping

COST SAVINGS Lowered Tooling & PerPiece Costs

DESIGN Stiffer Design; 38%ADVANTAGES Weight Reduction; More

Compact Product GivesLess PackagingInterference Problems

SIZE & WEIGHT 5" x 4"

COMPANY Ford Motor Co.

FOUNDRY Wagner CastingDecatur, IL

CASTING Crankcase

APPLICATION Air Compressor

SPECIFICATION ASTM A-536 (60-40-18)

REDESIGN From Steel Weldment

COST SAVINGS Part Cost Reduced82%; $100,000 AnnualSavings

DESIGN Better Resistance toADVANTAGES Shock Damage;

Improved SoundDampening

SIZE & WEIGHT 48" x 36" x 72"

COMPANY Worthington Corp.Harrison, NJ

FOUNDRY Unknown

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DUCTILE IRON SOCIETYFOUNDRY MEMBERS

Aimco Foundry Corporation3300 N. SylvaniaFt. Worth, TX 76111817-838-2301 • Fax 817-831-3609

Alabama Ductile Casting Company123 St. Joseph StreetBrewton, AL 36426205-867-5481 • Fax 205-867-8638

American Cast Iron Pipe Company1501 31st Avenue NorthBirmingham, AL 35202-2727205-325-7954 • Fax 205-325-8921

Baker Manufacturing Company133 Enterprise StreetEvansville, Wi 53536608-882-5100 • Fax 608-882-6776

Bay Engineered Casting Company1900 Enterprise DriveDePere, WI 54115414-336-5781 • Fax 414-336-3567

Berlin Foundry Corporation242 South Pearl StreetBerlin, WI 54923414-361-2220 • Fax 414-361-4017

Briggs & Stratton CorporationCastings Division1706 S. 68th StreetWest Allis, WI 53214414-259-5333 • Fax 414-259-5959

Buck Company, Inc.897 Lancaster PikeQuarryville, PA 17566717-284-4114 • Fax 717-284-3737

CifnusaBlvd. Isidro Lopez 1255Saltillo, Coahuila 25000Mexico52-84-158316Fax 52-84-158496

CMI International, Inc.30333 Southfield Rd.Southfield, MI 48076313-642-9450 • Fax 313-642-4955

CMI Tech Center, Inc.1600 West Eight Mile RoadFerndale, MI 48220313-399-9600 • Fax 313-399-3512

CMI-Cast Parts, Inc.A CMI International Co.1500 Fourth AvenueCadillac, MI 49601616-779-9600 • Fax 616-779-9640

CT-South, Inc.Route 45 SouthMarion, AL 36756205-683-6101 • Fax 205-683-8365

CWC CastingsA Divison of Textron, Inc.1085 W. Sherman Blvd.Muskegon, MI 49441-3588616-733-1331 • Fax 616-739-2649

Cast-Fab Technologies, Inc.3040 Forrer StreetCincinnati, OH 45209513-758-1000 • Fax 513-758-1002

Chrysler Corporation12800 Oakland AvenueHighland Park, MI 48288-1118313-956-3750 • Fax 313-252-6310

Citation Corporation2 Office Park CircleBirmingham, AL 35243205-871-5731

Columbus Foundries, Inc.An Intermet Corporation Co.1600 Northside Ind. Blvd.Columbus, GA 31995404-323-5221 • Fax 404-324-1138

Cooper IndustriesIndustrial Machinery Division700 MainLa Grange, MO 63448314-655-2291 • Fax 314-655-4361

Donsco, Inc.North Front StreetWrightsville, PA 17368717-252-1561 • Fax 717-252-4530

Dotson Company, Inc.200 W. Rock St.Mankato, MN 56001507-345-5018 • Fax 507-345-1270

Ellwood Engineered Castings7158 Masury Rd., S.E.Hubbard, OH 44425216-534-8668 • Fax 216-534-0069

Enterprise Foundry, Inc.South AvenueLewiston, ME 04241-1564207-782-5511 • Fax 207-783-0897

Ford Motor CompanyBrook Park5600 Henry Ford Blvd.Brook Park, OH 44142216-676-7113

Ford Motor CompanyCanadaWindsor, Ontario N9A 2S5Canada519-257-4502

Ford Motor CompanyDearborn3001 Miller RoadDearborn, MI 48120313-322-4943 • Fax 313-845-1716

Foundry Service Company530 E. Main StreetBiscoe, NC 27209919-428-2111 • Fax 919-428-4986

Francis & Nygren Foundry Company6911 W. 59th StreetChicago, IL 60638773-586-7100 • Fax 773-586-7117

Frazier & Frazier IndustriesSouth 1st StreetCoolidge, TX 76635817-786-2293 • Fax 817-786-2284

G.M. Powertrain DivisionMassena, NY315-764-2321

G.M. of Canada Foundry570 Glendale AvenueSt. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7B3Canada416-641-6550 • Fax 416-641-6361

General Casting CompanyCincinnati Division1740 Powers StreetCincinnati, OH 45223513-541-6121 • Fax 513-541-0628

General Casting CompanyDelaware Division550 S. Liberty RoadDelaware, OH 43015614-363-1941 • Fax 614-363-0103

General Casting CompanyDomestic DivisonN. Queen StreetShippensburg, PA 17257717-532-6615 • Fax 717-532-3743

General Casting CompanyEdwin Poulton Foundry1071 Goodale Blvd.Columbus, OH 43212614-224-3750 • Fax 614-224-5863

General Casting CompanyToledo Street Division148 Toledo StreetDelaware, OH 43015614-363-1941 • Fax 614-363-0103

Glidewell SpecialtiesFoundry Co.600 Foundry RoadCalera, AL 35040205-668-1881 • Fax 205-668-1972

Globe Iron Foundry, Inc.5649 E. Randolph StreetLos Angeles, CA 90040213-723-8983 • Fax 213-888-9664

Grede Foundries, Inc.9898 W. Bluemound RoadMilwaukee, WI 53226414-257-3600 • Fax 414-257-4102

Grede Foundries, Inc.Liberty Foundry6432 W. State StreetWauwatosa, WI 53213414-771-6700 • Fax 414-771-1247

Grede Foundries, Inc.New Castle Foundry2700 E. Plum StreetNew Castle, IN 47362317-521-8000 Fax 317-521-8000 ext. 224

Grede Foundries, Inc.Reedsburg Foundry700 Ash StreetReedsburg, WI 53959608-524-6424 • Fax 608-524-9501

Grede Foundries, Inc.Wichita Foundry805 E. BostonWichita, KS 67211316-262-7204Fax 316-262-7204 ext. 346

Gregg Industries, Inc.10460 HicksonEl Monte, CA 91734818-575-7664 • Fax 818-401-0971

Grinnell Corporation1411 Lancaster AvenueColumbia, PA 17512717-684-4400 • Fax 717-684-2131

Harrison Steel Castings Company900 Mound StreetAttica, IN 47918317-762-2481 • Fax 317-762-2487

Harvard Industries, Inc.Albion Plant601 North Albion StreetAlbion, MI 49224517-629-2141 • Fax ext. 212

Harvard Industries, Inc.Jackson Operation1999 Wildwood AvenueJackson, MI 49202517-782-9421 • Fax 517-782-4478

Harvard Industries, Inc.Tiffin Division745 S. Seneca County Road 13Tiffin, OH 44883419-448-9310 • Fax 419-447-3357

Hodge Foundry, Inc.42 Leech RoadGreenville, PA 16125412-588-4100 • Fax 412-588-0152

Intermet Corporation 2859 Paces Ferry RoadSuite 1600Atlanta, GA 30339404-431-6000

John Deere Foundry Waterloo2000 Westfield AvenueWaterloo, IA 50704-2000319-292-5600 • Fax 319-292-5027

John Deere Technical Center3300 River DriveMoline, IL 61265309-765-3854

Kingsport Foundry & Mfg. Corp.145 Unicoi StreetKingsport, TN 37662615-246-8150 • Fax 615-246-2077

Lufkin Industries601 South RaguetLufkin, TX 75902-0849409-637-5311 • Fax 409-637-5429

Lynchburg Foundry Co.Archer Creek PlantLynchburg, VA 24505804-528-8200

Lynchburg Foundry CompanyAn Intermet Corporation Co.620 Court StreetLynchburg, VA 24505804-528-8200 • Fax 804-528-8301

Lynchburg Foundry CompanyLower Basin PlantLynchburg, VA 24505804-528-8200

Lynchburg Foundry CompanyRadford PlantRadford, VA 24141703-731-0400

Neenah Foundry Company2121 Brooks AvenueNeenah, WI 54957414-725-7000 • Fax 414-729-3652

Noblesville Casting, Inc.1600 South 8th StreetNoblesville, IN 46060317-773-3313 • Fax 317-776-0787

Northern Castings CoporationAn Intermet Corporation Co.555 West 25th StreetHibbing, MN 55746218-263-8871 • Fax 218-263-5039

Ohio Cast Products, Inc.2408 13th Street N.E.Canton, OH 44705216-456-4784 • Fax 216-456-2247

Pier Foundry and Pattern Shop, Inc.51 State StreetSt. Paul, MN 55107612-222-4461 • Fax 612-222-4185

Precision Metalsmiths, Inc.1081 E. 200th StreetCleveland, OH 44117216-481-8900 • Fax 216-481-8903

Precision Metalsmiths, Inc.Midwest Division1149 N. Margaret StreetMarkesan, WI 53946414-398-2361 • Fax 414-398-3644

Quality Castings Company1200 N. Main StreetOrrville, OH 44667216-682-6010 • Fax 216-683-3153

Richmond Casting Company, Inc.1775 Rich RoadRichmond, IN 47374317-935-4090 • Fax 317-935-2168

St. Marys Foundry, Inc.405-409 E. South StreetSt. Marys, OH 45885419-394-3346 • Fax 419-394-8269

Standard Automotive Parts660-666 Nims St.Muskegon, MI 49442616-722-6646 • Fax 616-726-5100

Technocast, Inc.1100 N. Main StreetOrrville, OH 44667216-684-2010 • Fax 216-683-0321

Teledyne Casting Service300 Philadelphia StreetLaPorte, IN 46350219-362-1000 • Fax 219-324-5414

Texas Foundries, Inc.1611 North Raguet (75901)Lufkin, TX 75903-3718409-632-4451 • Fax 409-639-6126

Tyler Pipe IndustriesTyler, TX 75710903-882-5511Fax 1-800-24-TYLER

Valmet Sandy Hill, Inc.27 Allen StreetHudson Falls, NY 12839-0803518-747-3381 • Fax 518-747-1541

Victaulic Company of America4901 Kesslersville RoadEaston, PA 18042215-559-3300 • Fax 215-250-8817

Wagner Castings CompanyDecatur Division825 North LowberDecatur, IL 62525217-428-7791 • Fax 217-425-6662

Ward Manufacturing, Inc.115 Gulick StreetBlossburg, PA 16912-0009717-638-2131 • Fax 717-638-3410

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.311 Tower RoadWaupaca, WI 54981715-258-6611 • Fax 715-258-9268

Wells Manufacturing CompanyCastwell Division7800 North Austin AvenueSkokie, IL 60077-4342847-966-5050 • Fax 847-966-8876

Wells Manufacturing CompanyDura-Bar Division1800 West Lake Shore Dr.Woodstock, IL 60098-7426815-338-7800 • Fax 815-338-8845

Western Foundry Company Limited454 Industrial RoadWingham, Ontario N0G 2W0Canada519-357-3450 • Fax 519-357-2486

Western Foundry Company LimitedBrantford DivisionPowerline Road WestBrantford, Ontario N3T 5W5Canada519-759-0452 • Fax 519-759-8535

Wheland Foundry–Division of NorthAmerican Royalties, Inc.2800 S. Broad StreetChattanooga, TN 37402615-265-3181 • Fax 615-756-3179

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