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COMMUNICATIONS
Issue 19, Fall 2023

Communicating effectively is an art form. Many times, a customer needs to ‘see it’ to believe in it. Some prefer a 3D drawing whereas others prefer experiencing it in actual production. There are many ways to ensure the customers’ needs are articulated and documented and our participants in today’s issue will detail the many ways to ensure what customers value and expect are understood. Palmer, MMEI, Acetarc, EMI, Klein Palmer, Finite Solutions, The Schaefer Group, Simpson, Wheelabrator, Monitizer, Mesh Works, CMH Hall, Industrial Innovations, BHS Robotics, Cast Metals Federation, and D&S Consulting provided solutions for this issue.

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HOW TO
Issue 18, Spring 2023

In this issue you will hear from industry professionals sharing newer “How To” methods and technologies on their production floors. This publication began in 2014 with the belief that we could produce a more solution-oriented product with resources that foundries could make use of today. Since that time, our mission has never changed and remains at the core of everything Simple Solutions That Work stands for. No matter which issue you read, there will always be references, solutions, and experiences to help make castings better, faster, and more profitably.

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BACK TO BASICS
Issue 17, Fall 2022

Our September 2022 edition is our Back To Basics issue. Our line-up features important fundamentals on important processes such as sand storage, aluminum degassing, as well as RFID basics. We delve into teapot ladles, resins, furnace and molding basics and hope these articles serve as references to refer back to, for years to come. This issue features articles from Palmer Manufacturing & Supply, Eagle Alloy, MESH Works, Acetarc, HA-International, EMI, MMEI, CMH Hall, Klein Palmer, Finite Solutions, Porosity Solutions, D and S Consulting, Crown Packaging, and Marketing Options.

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Flexible Manufacturing & Engineering Trends
Issue 16, Spring 2022

While manufacturing has been tested in the past; nothing compares to the upheaval caused by the pandemic. All of this pointed to known weaknesses in our supply chain along with the many reasons to be using data correctly and having intelligent automated process to rely upon. Palmer Manufacturing & Supply, New England Foundry Tech, Solutions Founderie, Industrial Innovations, HA International, Vibrotech, MMEI, Acetarc, Finite Solutions, CMH Hall, Klein Palmer, EMI, The Schaefer Group, Porosity Solutions, Innovative Casting Technologies, and Trebi Robotics provided flexible manufacturing solutions that you can use today, in this issue.

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Case Studies
Issue 15, Fall 2021

Our September 2021 edition is all about "Case Studies". Our Case Study issue, one of our most popular topics because—everyone wants to know “how” it was done. This issue covers ‘how it came to fruition and what the results were’. Many of our participants worked very hard to get approvals to release how their engineering solutions increased production or decreased labor through automation, and then the all-important – how quality was enhanced. This Issue features Case Stuies from Palmer, MMEI, Acetarc, EMI, HA International, Finite Solutions, The Schaefer Group, Klein Palmer, Porosity Solutions, New England Foundry Tech, and Marketing Options.

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Advanced Manufacturing Solutions
Issue 14, Spring 2021

Our April 2021 edition is all about "Advanced Manufacturing Solutions." Advanced manufacturing solutions are everywhere on the foundry floor. From 3D printers to high speed automation and everything in between; as you spend time reviewing all of your new options, spend time on how you will maintain, train, upgrade and replace these technologies – especially in difficult times. Featuring Advanced Manufacturing Solutions from Palmer, Acetarc, Finite Solutions, Solutions Founderie, MMEI, The Schaefer Group, HA International, New England Foundry Tech, Porosity Solutions, Lincoln Electric Automation, EMI, Klein Palmer, and AH Gehler.

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Defect Prevention
Issue 13, Fall 2020

Our September 2020 edition is all about "Defect Prevention." This issue is devoted to this subject because it’s something that you can’t talk about enough. We hope you find the defect prevention ideas in this issue (that range from binders and the mixing process, melting, analysis, materials, and molding) techniques you can use today. This Issue features Defect Prevention tips from Palmer, EMI, Acetarc, Solutions Founderie, MMEI, Eildon Refractories Ltd., The Schaefer Group, Finite Solutions, HA International, Porosity Solutions, New England Foundry Tech, CMH Hall, Klein Palmer, and Magaldi Technologies.

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Back To Basics Issue
Issue 12, Spring 2020

Our April 2020 edition This is our Back To Basics issue. Our line-up features important fundamentals such as understanding the phenolic urethane cold box (PUCB) process and how to select an aluminum melting furnace. The basics in pneumatic conveying as well as ductile iron ladles are also covered in this issue. We hope you will save these articles as references to refer back to, for years to come. This issue features tips from Palmer, Eildon Refractories, MMEI, Acetarc, The Schaefer Group, Klein Palmer, Porosity Solutions, Imerys, The Foundry Way Learnig Center, EMI, Finite Solutions, Industrial Innovations, CMH Hall, International Mold Steel, and Versatile Equipent.

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Installation Issue
Issue 11, Fall 2019

Our September 2019 edition is all about "Making Your Installation a Success." In this issue we present installation solutions that discuss everything from the recovery of green sand clay all the way to Industrial 4.0 and everything in between, with installation solutions from Palmer, ASI International, The Schaefer Group, Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, Foundry Way Learning Center, Porosity Solutions, Acetarc, HA International, EMI, IMERYS, CMH Hall, Klein Palmer, Finite Solutions, Industrial Innovations, Palmer, International Mold Steel, and Versatile Equipment PVT LTD.

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How To Issue
Issue10, April 2019

Our April 2019 edition is filled with the tricks of the trade that matter – the ones that keep your shop running instead of running behind. Whether you are upgrading your equipment, or training, there are new methods that will show you "how to" do this faster and better. Several authors spent time discussing how to setup a preventative maintenance program - a critical area for all foundries as nothing costs more than downtime. This issue features tips from Palmer, The Schaefer Group, MMEI, Northstar Products, New England Foundry Tech, Hoosier Pattern Co, Acetarc, HA International, EMI, Armoloy Of Ohio, Finite Solutions, CMH Hall, Imerys, Industrial Innovations, and ASI International.

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Back to Basics Issue
Issue 9, September 2018

Our September 2018 edition is our Back-To-Basics issue, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and environmental solutions. These leading metal and die casting suppliers provided their expertise: Palmer Manufacturing & Supply, Acetarc, ASI International, Viridis3D, The Schaefer Group, EMI Inc., Klein Palmer, New England Foundry Technologies, Industrial Innovations, HA International, Finite Solutions, Armoloy of Ohio, North Star Products, Hoosier Pattern, and Molten Metal Equipment Innovations.

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Case Study Issue
Issue 8, April 2018

Our April 2018 edition is our Case Study issue, featuring case studies and tips to making your installation a success. These leading metal and die casting suppliers provided their expertise: Palmer Manufacturing & Supply, Acetarc, ASI International, Viridis3D, The Schaefer Group, EMI Inc., Palmer Maus, Klein Palmer, CMH Manufacturing, Metal Fish, Blasch Precision Ceramics, Industrial Innovations, HA International, Finite Solutions, Armoloy of Ohio, and International Mold Steel.

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Toolbox Reference Guide Issue
Issue 7, September 2017

Our September 2017 edition is our Toolbox-Reference Guide issue, providing formulas, equations, and rule of thumb for everyday productions. These leading metal and die casting suppliers provided their expertise: Palmer Manufacturing & Supply, Acetarc, ASI International, Viridis3D, The Schaefer Group, EMI Inc., Palmer Maus, Klein Palmer, CMH Manufacturing, Metal Fish, Blasch Precision Ceramics, Industrial Innovations, HA International, Finite Solutions, Armoloy of Ohio.

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Systems Integration Issue
Issue 6, April 2017

Our April edition is all about systems integration, controls and adding automation. Industry leaders providing articles include, Palmer, Didion, The Schaefer Group, Acetarc, CMH Hall, Palmer MAUS, Viridis3D, HA International, ASI International, EMI, Metal Mechanics, Blasch Precision Ceramics, Industrial Innovations, Astech, and Armology.

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Hot Trends Issue
Issue 5, September 2016

In this edition of Simple Solutions That Work!™, we peek into the not-too-distant future to learn about the hot trends that will soon be a reality for the casting industry. With articles from Palmer, DIDION, The Schaefer Group, Acetarc, CMH Hall, Palmer MAUS, Virides3D, HA International, International Mold Steel, ASI International, EMI, Kuka Industries, New Century Heaters, Metal Mechanics, and Marketing Options.

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Installation Issue
Issue 4, April 2016

This Palmer online guide discuss how to "Make Your Installation a Success," with installation solutions from Palmer, Kuka Industries, International Mold Steel, The Schaefer Group, ASI International, Palmer Maus, EMI, Viridis3D, Acetarc, CMH Hall, Klein, HA International, Gravcentri, and EHP.

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Preventing Defects Issue
Issue 3, October 2015

This Palmer online guide features Preventing Defects and Reducing Scrap solutions from Palmer, Viridis3D, Acetarc Engineering, CMH Manufacturing, EMI, The Schaefer Group, ALB Klein Technology Group, ASI International, KUKA Industries, and International Mold Steel.

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting Issue
Issue 2, April 2015

This Palmer online guide features solutions from Palmer, Viridis3D, Acetarc Engineering, CMH Manufacturing Company, EMI, The Schaefer Group, ALB Klein Technology Group, ASI International.

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Our First Issue
Issue 1, Sept 2014

This Palmer online guide features solutions from Palmer, Gravcentri, EMI, ASI, StrikoWestofen, and Viridis3D.

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