September/October 2026

September/October 2026 Casting Source Cover
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Pouring the Past Forward: The site of a closed foundry is transformed into an industrial learning legacy while a former foundry worker - and museum volunteer - spearheads partnerships to create 'Pouring Man' statue castings.
Jenel Stelton-Holtmeier
Rapid Prototyping for Castings: How Eagle Alloy Delivers Cast Parts on Tight Ti…: The foundry walks us through the process that offers casting customers a fast, adaptable path for high quality, low-volume production, iterative design, and legacy part restoration.
Jason Bergman
Do the Simple Stuff First: Practical Ways Foundries Can Strengthen Buyer Relati…: The metalcasting industry thrives on precision but it suffers when the basics are overlooked. When buyers and metalcasters both commit to the fundamentals, sourcing becomes smoother, relationships become stronger, and the entire supply chain becomes more resilient.
Jenel Stelton-Holtmeier
What 3D Printed Sand Means for Surface Finish in Steel Castings: Research demonstrates that 3D printed sand molds are capable of producing steel castings with surface finishes comparable to conventional nobake molding processes.
Nathaniel C. Bryant, University of Northern Iowa
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