WPRESENTED BY THE WISCONSIN, STATELINE, AND NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN AFS CHAPTERS

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1 ISCONSIN REGIONAL CONFERENCE & EXPO WPRESENTED BY THE WISCONSIN, STATELINE, AND NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN AFS CHAPTERS "Winning Strategies" The 80th Annual Wisconsin Regional Foundry Conference & Exposition Potawatomi Hotel & Casino February 14-16, 2018 The AFS Wisconsin Chapter is dedicated to serving its membership through educational, professional, and social activities designed to strengthen and promote the local metalcasting industry today and for the future.

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3 Regional Conference Table of Contents Regional Conference Schedule of Events Page Numbers: BackCover.. A Message From Carey Chapman, AFS Wisconsin Regional Conference Chair A Message From Rick Yrigoyen, AFS Wisconsin Chapter President Featured Kickoff & Keynote Speakers AFS Wisconsin Regional 5th Annual Invitational Casting Competition Regional Wednesday Regional Conference Agenda Thursday Regional Conference Agenda Thursday Tech Session Schedule Dinner Banquet and Scholarship Information Friday Regional Conference Schedule Foundry In A Box Save the Date for the AFS Wisconsin Regional 2019 Chapter Member Information Patowatomi Hotel & Casino Floorplan AFS Metalcasting Congress Information Exhibitor Map Regional Conference Paid Advertisement Index: ABP Induction AFS National Allied Mineral Products American Colloid Company Anderson Global ASK Chemicals Badger Mining Corp Carpenter Brothers, Inc. DISA 36 Dustmaster 14 Ervin 22 Fall River Foundry 11 Finite Solutions 19 Foseco 41 HA International 26 Hoosier Pattern 37 Humtown Products 8 Inuctotherm JoyMark Otto Junker Pillar Induction 19 Precision Pattern 31 profound 36 RAMPF Group 45 Reich Companies 40 Sandman 38 Thermtronix Corp 4 TRC Environmental Corp 2 Unimin 10 United Erie 4 Universal Welding 24 Verder Scientific 34 Wheelabrator 28 Wisconsin Oven Corp 3

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5 A Message From Carey Chapman, The Conference Chair This is truly a testament to an industry that has persevered in adverse conditions, and is made up of extraordinary individuals. Currently our industry faces many challenges both locally and globally, the American Foundry Society plays an important role and serves as a valuable resource in enhancing our ability to meet these challenges as we continue to stand the test of time. This year the Wisconsin Regional will again host the annual Casting Competition, for the 5th year. It is encouraging to see the interest and talent entering our workforce as well as the technologies our industry is embracing. This year s program includes technical and informational sessions which are designed to help provide some Winning Strategies for your business, and we wish you continued success. Sincerely, Carey Chapman Regional Planning Committee Members: Regional Chair: Carey Chapman, Regional Sales Manager, Unimin Regional Co-Chair: Rick Yrigoyen, National Sales Manager, United Erie/Interstate Chemical Co. Inc. Cory Ashburn, Account Executive - Central Region, Foseco Wayne Carr, Operations Manager, Olson Aluminum Castings Jeff Cieplewski, Vice President R&D, Prince Minerals LLC Jeff Cook,Vice President Sales & Marketing, Eagle Group, National AFS President Mike Cortez, Project Engineer, Precision Pattern Co., Inc. Gerry Fountaine, Regional Sales Manager, Fairmount Santrol George Forish, Jr., President, Precision Pattern Co., Inc. Nick Gerrits, President, Carpenter Brothers, Inc. Gary Gigante, Retired, Waupaca Foundry Dave Jablonski, Retired, Badger Mining Corporation Mike Kamin, Metallurgical Engineer/Technical Sales, Carpenter Brothers, Inc. John Lewensky, Business Development Manager, Farrar Corporation Brian Lewis, Executive Director, Foundry Educational Foundation Eric Lovejoy, President, Joy-Mark, Inc. Chad Moder, General Manager, DePere Foundry Thank you to all the attendees of the 80th Wisconsin Regional Foundry and Conference exposition, without your support the AFS mission could not continue. I also would like to recognize and thank the Regional Planning Committee for their voluntary efforts, for without them this event does not come together. Very few organizations can celebrate an event in its 80th year. Robert Peaslee, President, Manitowoc Grey Iron Foundry Robert Puisssant, Senior Vice President, We Enable, LLC. Adel Rahman, Vice President of Operations, Kuttner, N.A. Doug Sawyer, Vice President, Universal Welding & Engineering, Inc. Dave Weiss, Vice President Engineering & R&D, ECK Ind. Thank you Regional Planning Committee Members! 5

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7 A Message From Rick Yrigoyen the Wisconsin Chapter President President Donald J. Trump believes the strength of our country lies in the spirit of the American people and their willingness to stay informed and get involved. I believe this to be true with the direction and participation of the American Foundry Society and its members. February 14-16, 2018 is our third year with Potawatomi Hotel and Casino hosting our Regional Foundry Conference & Exposition. Last year s Regional Conference attendance numbers were 754 members registered, 174 were foundry members from 51 different foundry locations. We had a sellout with 80 exhibitor booths and 6 colleges participating in the Invitational Casting Contest. Our Chapter Committee members have shown their willingness to make all chapter events successful and enjoyable for all who attend. The 2017/2018 Regional Planning Committee has accomplished that. The Committee has scheduled Kickoff & Keynote speakers and 14 technical sessions revolving around current technology and current regulations. We have another sellout year with exhibitor booths and 6 colleges participating in the Invitational Casting Contest. The proceeds from the 2018 Regional Conference will fund our scholarship programs. These scholarship programs are designed for our students to stay focused on our industry now and for our future. Be Informed stay Involved and use Winning Strategies. Very best regards, Rick Yrigoyen President - AFS Wisconsin Chapter National Sales Manager - United Erie Division/Interstate Chemical Co., Inc. C'mon - Get Involved! Our chapter operates through the collective leadership and participation of active members, including the officers, board of directors and committee leaders and members. We have nearly 500 individual members of this great chapter, yet the number who actively participate in chapter operations is a fraction of that number. Why not get involved? Make a commitment and join a committee today! Are you skilled on the technical side? Do you have your finger on the pulse of the most pressing issues facing the foundry industry? Then get involved with one of the technical committees and have an influence on what gets presented at future monthly meetings or the next Regional Conference. Are you an ambassador for the metalcasting industry, full of enthusiasm about all things foundry? Do you like mentoring young people about our industry? Maybe you d like to contribute to the outreach activities of the Education committee through the amazing Foundry-in-a-Box initiative. If so, please contact the Education Committee chair. Do you enjoy the social or networking side of things? Perhaps you d like to join the Membership committee or the committees that organize and run the Christmas Party, Golf Outing and Old Timers. Or maybe you just like being involved and would be happy to help out a little. All of the committees can use help. Pick the one that appeals to you and let somebody know you want to be included. Your chapter needs your energy and ideas. Why not join a committee today! 7

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9 Meet Your Featured Kickoff & Keynote Speakers Wednesday Kick-Off Speaker: 2:00 P.M. Expo Stage AFS National President Patricio Gil, President of the American Foundry Society Industrial Engineer and MBA from Monterrey Tech Mexico Foundry Specialist from Saltillo Tech Mexico 32 years of experience in the foundry industry Past President of the Ductile Iron Society Past President of the Mexican Foundry Society Past Board Member of the Foundry Educational Foundation CEO of Blackhawk Foundry in Mexico since 13 years ago Patricio had offered multiple talks in congresses in the USA, Europa and Asia. Thursday Keynote Speaker: 7:00 P.M. Dinner Frank Headington, Corporate VP Technology, Neenah Foundry Company -Retired. Frank is currently serving the AFS as Interim Technical Director. In that role he serves as staff liaison to the Cast Iron Division, Melting Methods and Materials Division, Engineering Division and Steel Division of AFS. Frank joined Neenah Foundry in 1989 and served in various capacities, including Corporate Vice President for Technology. He has a Masters of Science degree in Industrial Management from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master of Science in Ceramics Engineering from the University of Illinois- Champagn-Urbana. Respected for his expertise in Metalcasting, Frank was the recipient of the AFS Peter L Simpson Gold Metal. He has served in many capacities over the years, and we appreciate his willingness to serve AFS in yet another role. Topic: People: How Your Foundry Technical Associations Are Helping You Get Them... and Keep Them... and discuss the efforts being made to bring young graduates into our industry, especially through the Foundry Education Foundation Schools, and once there, what's being done through our industry technical associations (AFS, DIS, ICRI, WCMA, etc.) to provide opportunities to further train and develop them. 9

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13 Regional Conference Thank you for your support! The AFS Wisconsin Chapter, in cooperation with the AFS - Stateline and the Northeastern Wisconsin Chapters, would like to thank all of the speakers, exhibitors, attendees, and the Regional Planning Committee for making this event a great success! 13

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15 AFS Wisconsin Regional 5 th Annual Invitational Casting Competition The Wisconsin Regional Conference is pleased to include the 5th Annual Invitational Casting Competition as a regular event in the program for The 80th Wisconsin Regional Foundry Conference is a great opportunity to promote education and build relationship between the academic and business communities. Teams of students from each of the invited AFS Student Chapters have worked together by designing, manufacturing and presenting castings which can be seen in the Expo Hall booths for the Invitational Casting Competition. These entries will be on display during the Conference exhibit hours. Please take the time to view and interact with the participating students. This year, it is expected that the competition will be challenging as Michigan Tech, Purdue University, University of Norther Iowa, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin Platteville and Western Michigan University compete for the coveted first prize. Judging is based on the benefits delivered to the customer, use of the casting process unique capabilities. Quality and workmanship will be judged by industry experts. Awards will be presented at the Thursday Night Banquet, held in the Woodland Dreams Ballroom. Please support the future workers of our great industry, and stop in at the booths in the conference exhibit hall to view the student s posters and finished castings AFS WI Regional Casting Contest Judges: Frank Headington, AFS National Neenah Foundry, Retired Greg Maskinis, AFS North East Wisconsin, Waupaca Dave Weiss, AFS North East Wisconsin, Eck Industries Dick Haun, AFS Stateline, Gunite Erik Johnson, AFS Wisconsin, Northern Stainless AWARDS 1st Place: $2,500 2nd Place: $1,000 3rd Place: $500 Imagination Award: $750 Nick Gerrits, Invitational Casting Competition Committee Chairperson Thank You for Your Support and Donations 15

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17 AFS Wisconsin, Stateline, and Northeastern Wisconsin Chapters would like to thank the following schools for participating in our 5th Annual Invitational Casting Competition The AFS Wisconsin, Stateline and Northeastern Wisconsin Chapters would like to thank the following companies for their donations and support of the Invitational Casting Competition. Thanks for your Support! 17

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21 Regional Conference Agenda & Information Wednesday, February 14, 2018 Kickoff Presentation Start 2:00 p.m. Featuring AFS National President, Patricio Gil, (Expo Stage) Registration Open: 10:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Event Center Lobby) EXPO Hours: 1:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (Event Center) Kickoff Speaker: 2:00 p.m. (Event Center - Main Stage) Networking Reception with Exhibitors: 3:00-6:00 p.m. (Event Center: Free Tap Beer, Appetizers, Cash Bar) SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR WEDNESDAY EXPO BEER SUPPORTERS: 21

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23 Regional Conference Agenda & Information Registration Open: 8:15 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Event Center Lobby) EXPO Hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Event Center) Early Morning Tech-Sessions: 9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Late Morning Tech-Sessions: 10:30 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. Lunch in Expo: 11:45 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. (Lunch Ticket Required) Afternoon Tech-Sessions: 1:15 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. Invitational Casting Contest - Free Beer & Soda: 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Event Center) Woodland Lobby: 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. ( Free Tap Beer, Cash Bar) Keynote Awards/Dinner Banquet: 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Woodland Ballroom - (Dinner Ticket Required) Friday, February 16, 2018 Hot Breakfast Buffet: 7:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. (Serenity Room - Complimentary) Tech-Sessions: 8:45 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 15, 2018 Keynote Presentation Start 7:00 p.m. Featuring: Mr. Frank Headington, Interim Technical Director AFS (Woodlands Ballroom) Conference Information and Reminders Exhibits The Expo is located in the Event Center. Please visit with all exhibitors, and see the latest new products, learn about new technology, and gain insight into new services. The Invitational Casting Competition booths are in the 500 aisle. The entrants are competing for significant prizes and bragging rights. Please engage with the students and learn about their castings and the processes used to produce them. These students are future leaders in the metalcasting industry. The Wisconsin Chapter s Foundry-in-a-Box is located in the 500 aisle and is staffed by UW-Milwaukee students. Choose your pattern, make your mold, pour your tin, cool your casting, clean it and show it off to your colleagues! Donations collected at the Foundry-in-a- Box will go to UW-Milwaukee. 23

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25 Conference Tech Session Schedule Thursday, February 15, 2017 Time: 9:00-10:15 a.m. Session Location PROGRESS ROOM Topic: Mold milling, 3D sand printing and conventional molding how do they all compare in quality, cost and delivery? Speaker: Professor Jerry Thiel, Director, Metal Casting Center Additive Manufacturing Center, University Northern Iowa The University of Northern Iowa Metal Casting Center received a mold milling robot in the Fall of Rather than replace 3D sand printed molds and cores, the mold producing robot has demonstrated a complimentary, faster and more cost effective large mold technology prototype or low quantity castings. Molds up to 72 sq-in. have been produced with the technology in a fraction of the time using 3D sand printed cores. Current research into the technology is providing optimization of tool selection and use. Session Chair: Mr. George Forish Session Co-Chair: Mr. Robert Puissant 9:00-10:15 a.m. PROSPERITY ROOM Topic: Ladle Tracking Technology for Improved Foundry Operations Speaker: David Gilson, Sales & Marketing Director, SinterCast Increasing demands for efficiency, traceability and profitability require the ability to measure and control every step of the foundry process. A unique ladle tracking technology has been developed to identify and track ladles through RFID technology or optical camera technology depending on the application. The real-time results provide quantitative data for improved process control. All results are available for user-defined downloading, streaming to the plant quality or ERP system, and viewing on any device that is connected to the internet. Session Chair: Mr. Eric Lovejoy Session Co-Chair: Mr. Dan Jason 9:00-10:15 a.m. INSPIRE ROOM Topic: Rethinking Modification in Aluminum-Silicon Alloys Speaker: David Weiss, VP Engineering/R&D, ECK Industries, Inc. Many foundries pour a variety of aluminum-silicon alloys such as 356, 355 and 357. Generally, these alloys are modified using the same procedure. This presentation will discuss controlled experiments as well as foundry experience that indicates that some changes in modification procedures depending on alloy, may be beneficial to the soundness and mechanical properties of the castings poured. Session Chair: Mr. Tim Eilers Session Co-Chair: Mr. Dan Herbst 9:00-10:15 a.m. CLARITY ROOM Topic: Washington Update on OSHA s Crystalline Silica Rule Speaker: Stephanie Salmon, Vice President Government Affairs, AFS Washington Office This session will discuss the status of the metalcasting industry s legal challenge to OSHA s silica rule, as we well ongoing discussions with the Labor Department to work to resolve the key issues and questions that industry has with critical compliance related issues. Session Chair: Mr. Adel Rahman Session Co-Chair: Mr. Jeff Cieplewski 25

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27 Conference Tech Session Schedule Thursday, February 15, 2018 Time: 10:30-11:45 a.m. Session Location PROGRESS ROOM Topic: Precision Cleaning Room Technology for Non Ferrous and Ferrous Castings Speaker: Mr. Tim Butler, Sales Director, Palmer Maus North America This will be an overview of the existing technology available for automatic grinding and the advantage/disadvantages of CNC and Robotic solutions in a wide variety of ferrous and non ferrous applications with video ad animation of various solutions. Session Chair: Mr. Mike Kamin Session Co-Chair: Mr. Tim Eilers 10:30-11:45 a.m. PROSPERITY ROOM Topic: The Metalcasting Employee Crisis and What can be Done About It. Speaker: Professor Kyle Metzloff, Ph.D. Waupaca Foundry/FEF Endowed Chair for Metalcasting. With the current economic situation it is difficult to attract people to the metalcastinig industry across the range of positions from floor worker to engineering. This talk will convey some of the observations from an educational and industrial point of view. Some proposed ideas on how companies can improve retention and buy-in from employees will be discussed and also what is and could be done in secondary education. Session Chair: Mr. George Forish Session Co-Chair: Mr. David Joblonski 10:30-11:45 a.m. INSPIRE ROOM Topic: Selecting a Quality Metal Casting Supplier Speaker: Bob Mueller Jr., Sr. Global Supplier Quality Engineer/Global Subject Matter - Castings This technical session outlines what OEM's are really looking for out of their metalcasting suppliers both existing and new. Session Chair: Mr. Adel Rahman Session Co-Chair: Mr. Jeff Cieplewski 10:30-11:45 a.m. CLARITY ROOM Topic: Silica - The Next Steps for Foundries Speaker: Brian J. Harms, P.E., CIH Senior Project Manager OSHA's new silica rule is just around the corner for foundries. How are we doing with getting into compliance? This presentation will do a brief recap of OSHA's new silica rule and then present case studies where facilities have utilized real-time instruments to better define the root cause of exposure sources, delineate regulated areas, and save money by fixing the correct issues. Session Chair: Mr. Robert Puissant Session Co-Chair: Mr. Wayne Carr 27

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29 Conference Tech Session Schedule Thursday, February 15, 2018 Time: 1:15-2:30 pm Session Location PROGRESS ROOM Topic: Casting Trials to Predict Performance of Chemically Bonded Sands Speaker: Dr. Sam Ramrattan, Western Michigan University Session Chair: Mr. Adel Rahman Session Co-Chair: Mr. Dan Herbst 1:15-2:30 pm 1:15-2:30 pm PROSPERITY ROOM Topic: 3D Sand Solutions That Make Sense Speaker: Mr. David Rittmeyer, Customer Care & Additive Manufacturing Manager, Hoosier Pattern Inc. 3D printed sand is a great tool if you know how to apply it. Even though it has been available for a while, many foundries still haven t applied it s usage to their process. When venturing into using 3D printed sand, it is helpful to know how others have been successful to increase your chance of success. Multiple projects will be reviewed in this session including an aluminum casting that weighs less than 1 pound to a steel casting that weighs over 5000 pounds. session Chair: Mr. Eric Lovejoy Session Co-Chair: Mr Robert Puissant INSPIRE ROOM Topic: Attracting and Retention of Talent in Metalcasting - Is There a Silver Bullet? Speaker: Mr. Joey Leonard, President, H.S. Group HR, Inc. Attracting and retaining employees in today's environment is a very difficult task but not impossible. There may not be a simple answer but if your company focuses on a few key areas, you may find a "Silver Bullet" that greatly improves your chances at having the best "roster" in your league. Session Chair: Mr. Doug Sawyer Session Co-Chair: Mr. Adel Rahman 1:15-2:30 pm CLARITY ROOM Topic: Inorganic Binder Advancements for Metalcasting Speaker: Talk will focus on the latest state-of-the-art in advanced inorganic binders (IOB), including several advancements in the technology and areas of further development critical to expanding the use of this type of system. It will also look at applications in non-ferrous casting market. Thanks to advanced inorganic binders, the vision of emission-free casting has already become reality in Germany. Demand for this technology is also growing in other parts of the world. Here are a few of the areas to be covered: Growth in usage-challenges-recent research- Potential Session Chair: Mr. Dan Jason Session Co-Chair: Mr. Tim Eilers 29

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31 Regional Conference Schedule Thursday, February 15, 2018 Time: 2:30-5:00 p.m. 5:00-6:00 p.m. 6:00-8:00 p.m. Session Location Invitational Casting Contest EVENT CENTER (Free Tap Beer & Soda) Special Guest Speaker - Robert Peaslee, President, Manitowoc Grey Iron Reception EVENT CENTER LOBBY Dinner Banquet - WOODLAND DREAMS BALLROOM The AFS Wisconsin Chapter, along with the AFS Northeastern Wisconsin Chapter and the AFS Stateline Chapter would like to thank Supreme Casting, Inc. and Precision Pattern Co., Inc. for casting, assembling, and finishing the award plaques. We also extend our appreciation to the Eckhart G. Grohmann Collection at the Milwaukee School of Engineering for supplying the Man at Work speaker-award books. 31

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33 Regional Conference Schedule Thursday, February 15, :00-8:00 p.m. Keynote Awards/Dinner Banquet WOODLAND DREAMS BALLROOM Keynote Speaker: Mr. Frank Headington, AFS Interim Technical Director Topic: People: How Your Foundry Technical Associations Are Helping You Get Them... and Keep Them... and discuss the efforts being made to bring young graduates into our industry, especially through the Foundry Education Foundation Schools, and once there, what's being done through our industry technical associations (AFS, DIS, ICRI, WCMA, etc.) to provide opportunities to further train and develop them. THANK YOU TO OUR THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER SUPPORTERS: Scholarships George J. Barker Memorial Scholarship George J. Barker Memorial Scholarships support graduate level educational efforts with direct student scholarships, in arts and sciences beneficial to the cast metal industry, particularly within the AFS Wisconsin Chapter membership area. Final evaluation and selection of grant recipients are made through an interview process conducted by the George J. Barker Memorial Research Foundation Interview and Evaluation Comm ittee. This Committee conducts interviews of each candidate either in person, via video conference or via telephone. The Committee uses a cascade of criteria in considering applications. The maximum award could be as much as $5,000 although many factors such as funds availability, the number of qualified applicants, the needs of the individual applicants and certain screening criteria all can affect the sizes of the individual awards. Applications for the George J. Barker Memorial Scholarship are made through FEF. Applications are due by December 15 and awards are announced at the Wisconsin Regional. For more information, please visit the Wisconsin Chapter website or the FEF website Recipient: Will be posted late January. The FEF Past Presidents Scholarship Fund This FEF Past Presidents Scholarship Fund is made possible through your directed support of this fund and through the ongoing support of the AFS Wisconsin Chapter. It is for undergraduate students (primarily FEF schools, but qualified students attending non-fef schools will be considered. Application occurs to FEF through the key professor at each school. Scholarships are issued by the chapter s Past Presidents Committee, in cooperation with the FEF Executive Director. Applications are due by December 15 and awards are announced at the Wisconsin Regional. 33

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35 Regional Conference Schedule Friday, February 16, 2018 Time: 7:45-9:45 a.m. Session Location Hot Complimentary Breakfast Buffet SERENITY ROOM THANK YOU TO OUR FRIDAY BREAKFAST SPONSORS: 8:45-10:00 a.m. PROSPERITY ROOM Topic: Women in Metalcasting - Why Women in Metalcasting Speaker Panel: Lizeth Medina, Technical Services Manager, Neenha Foundry Co. Women in Metalcasting is a more than 300-member strong AFS shared interest group dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women who are pursuing or have chosen a career in metalcasting. Learn about the founding of this growing shared interest group, its mission and plans for the year ahead. Session Chair: Ms. Anne Schmidt Session Co-Chair: Mrs. Donna Nagy 8:45-10:00a.m. CLARITY ROOM Topic: Practical Approaches to Meet The New Silica Compliance Rule Speaker Panel: Rob Peaslee, President, Manitowoc Gray Iron Foundry John W. Torrance, President, Torrance Foundry Mike Meyer, General Manager, AAM Castings- Wauwatosa Mfg Facility Ryan Jakober, Safety Engineer, Neenah Foundry Co. Jim Furness, President, Furness- Newburge, INC Each panel member will discuss actions taken or being taken by their respective company to meet the new Silica Compliance rule which becomes effective June 23, They will outline how they have met the new rule or how they are in the process of meeting the rule using the latest technology to minimize capital costs and energy usage. Session Chair: Mr. Chuck Kurtti Session Co-Chair: Mr. Steve Lewallen The AFS Wisconsin Chapter is dedicated to serving its membership through educational, professional, and social activities designed to strengthen and promote the local metalcasting industry today and for the future. 35

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37 The 81st Annual Wisconsin Regional Foundry Conference & Exposition SAVE THE DATE Mark Your Calendars for Next Year s WISCONSIN REGIONAL! February 13-15, 2019 Secure your exhibit space now! Stop by the registration counter to learn more! 37

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39 Foundry-in-a-Box The Wisconsin AFS Chapter has taken an assertive approach to promote the foundry industry to local schools and surrounding communities through the Foundry-in-a-Box program. Foundry-in-a-Box is an educational tool that consists of a small melter, flasks, patterns, reusable sand, related tools and safety equipment, and tin. It is highly portable and requires no special facilities in order to be used. Our Chapter s volunteers have been successful in educating all levels of interest including middle school, high school, and college students. By introducing young people to metalcasting and educating them and their communities on the importance of the metalcasting industry, we will ensure more people choose metalcasting as a career path. Foundry-in-a-box also encourages communities to recognize and support the value of our industry. When we cultivate new talent, the industry will continue to thrive and remain competitive in today s global manufacturing environment. AFS chapters, groups, teachers and even parents can draw upon this program to spotlight the metalcasting industry, and HAVE FUN WHILE DOING IT! Our Chapter s Education Committee will continue to focus on the education, mentoring, and recruitment of young talent. If you are interested in becoming involved with this program, please inquire at the Registration Counter Thank you, Rick Yrigoyen, United Erie/Interstate Chemical Co., Inc. AFS Wisconsin Chapter President Education Committee Chair EXPERIENCE Foundry in a Box first hand! We invite you to come and cast the 80th Wisconsin Regional Medallion! We welcome donations to support the outreach efforts of Foundry-in-a-Box. A special thanks to Manitowoc Grey Iron Foundry for maintaining the Foundry-in-a-Box equipment, and for making the pattern for this year s 80th Wisconsin Regional commemorative medallion. 39

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41 ARE YOU A MEMBER OF ONE OF THE AFS CHAPTERS? If Not, See What Benefits You Are Missing! Networking opportunities through membership in the chapter nearest you is included with your AFS membership at no additional charge. Chapter meetings provide the forum for exchange of ideas and information with your peers. Career development through more than 100 AFS Institute courses and special AFS conferences furnish you with continuing education opportunities. Practical and timely information to keep you current on metalcasting technology, management and government affairs issues through Modern Casting. Access to the latest in metalcasting equipment, process, supplies and services at CastExpo, held every third year in conjunction with Casting Congress. In-depth information to keep you up-to-date, provided through current books, videotapes, transactions and research reports, discounted to AFS members only. Library services, providing all types of metalcasting information from the AFS Library through the Retrieval Service and Metalcasting Abstract Service, discounted to AFS members only. Improved operations through management and technical software programs available to members at significant discounts. Proactive leadership and industry representation in the political arena, providing a voice for all metalcasters through the AFS Washington Office. Peer Recognition through involvement in AFS management and technical committee accomplishments. For more information please visit 41

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44 HARMONY ROOM CLARITY ROOM INSPIRE ROOM PROSPERITY ROOM MAPLE ROOM CALLER ST AND BINGO HALL SNACK BAR SKY LODGE NON-SMOKING SLOTS BAR PROGRESS ROOM INNOVATION ROOM SERENITY PATIO SERENITY ROOM NON-SMOKING BINGO PULL TABS Escalators to 2nd Floor Solstice Lounge, and 1st Floor ENTRANCE GAMBLING FLOOR DINING REST ROOM HOTEL DINING ENTERTAINMENT FKC MENOMONEE VALLEY FOOD COURT FIREPLACE TABLE GAMES SOLSTICE LOUNGE ELEVATOR PROMOTIONAL KIOSK ESCALATOR CASHIER ATM TICKET REDEMPTION TELEPHONE SECURITY GUEST SERVICES GAMING FLOOR SALES & CATERING WOODLAND DREAMS BALLROOM FIRE KEEPER S CLUB BOOTH WILD EARTH CUCINA ITALIANA SKYWALK TO PARKING STRUCTURE POKER ROOM SWEET GRASS GIFT SHOP Stairs and Escalators to 1st Floor SECURITY ENTER OTB ROOM COAT CHECK EVENT CENTER VIP SERVICES BOOTH Escalators to 1st Floor and to 3rd Floor INDIVIDUALS UNDER 21 ARE ALLOWED ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE CASINO ONLY TO ACCESS RESTAURANTS AND SELECT THEATER PERFORMANCES, HOWEVER, THEY MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT (OVER 21) AT ALL TIMES AND CANNOT STOP AT OR STAND NEAR ANY GAMING ACTIVITY. SEE CASINO HOUSE RULES FOR ADDITIONAL POLICIES. 44

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48 EXHIBITORS MAP to Tech Sessions, Ballroom, Hotel, 80th EXPO LAYOUT as of 1/18/ Entrance Building Columns Stage Booth # Organization Booth # Organization Booth # Organization 100 DISA Industries 207 United Surface Prep 314 solidthinking 101 Carpenter Brothers 208 SPECTRO Analytical Instruments 315 NorthStar Blast Solutions 102 Wheelabrator Group 209 Thermtronix Corportation 316 EMI 103 LECO Corporation 210 Anderson Laboratories, Inc. 317 Pillar Induction 104 EMSCO Inc. 211 ThermTech 318 Humtown Products 105 Universal Welding & Engineering 212 DustMASTER Enviro Systems 319 Ajax-Tocco 106 Green Packaging, Inc. 213 Foseco 400 Kuttner LLC 107 Saveway USA 214 IRB Inc. 401 Badger Mining Corp 108 Free Flow Technologies 215 Kloster Foundry Equipment 402 Roberts Sinto Corporation 109 Imerys 216 ProFound Alloys 403 ABP Induction 110 Keramida 217 Otto Junker 404 Ervin Industries 111 Virdis3D 218 Bronco Blast 405 HA International 112 Hoosier Pattern 219 Milwaukee Chaplet, Inc. 406 LaempeReich 113 Hickman Williams & Company 300 American Colloid Company 407 General Kinematics 114 AFS National 301 Inductotherm 408 YXLON 115 PADNOS 302 B & L Information Systems 409 Nilfisk 116 AFS National 303 Perfect Patterns, Inc. 410 Voxeljet 117 Anderson Global 304 FLASH 411 Synergy Technologies 118 United Erie/Interstate Chemical 305 Summit Foundry Systems, Inc. 412 J. B. DeVenne Inc. 119 Wisconsin Oven Corporation 306 Refractory & Insulation Supply, Inc. 413 W Abrasives 200 Joy-Mark, Inc. 307 ATS Applied Tech Systems 414 Focus on Energy 201 Fairmont Santrol 308 Allied Mineral Products 415 Midvale Industries 202 Schust 309 Carrier Vibrating Equipment, Inc. 416 Advanced Foundry Specialists 203 Blast Cleaning Technologies 310 Modern Equipment 417 Engineering Specialists, Inc. 204 Unimin Corp 311 Hunter Foundry Machinery Corp. 418 ExOne 205 Versevo 312 Sadoff Iron & Metal Company 419 Finite Solutions 206 Verder Scientific, Inc. 313 Marshall W. Nelson & Associates, Inc.