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AFS to Coordinate SAE 2002 Casting Papers/Presentations
DES PLAINES, ILL. - The AFS Marketing Div., working in conjunction with the
AFS Technical Dept., has assumed the responsibility for gathering, reviewing
and scheduling metalcasting-related papers for presentation at the 2002
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress & Expo. This effort is
being initiated to continue a focused representation of metalcasting at the
event, as well as the continued publication of casting-related papers into
the permanent SAE record. Focused sessions on metalcasting have existed for
two years now (previously coordinated by Edward Vinarcik of Bosch Airflow
Systems). 50,000 engineers and industry decisionmakers attend this event.

Papers and presentations for next year's event (March 4-7, 2002 in Detroit,
Michigan) should be directly applicable to design engineers working in the
transportation industries. Appropriate technical subjects may include:

 unique/innovative transportation applications of cast metal components;

design validation techniques;

case studies showing reduced cost or added value through casting
utilization;

variability reduction and performance improvements;

environmental considerations and recyclability of castings;

design/material property data;

 new and/emerging technologies related to the design and prototype of metal
castings.

The deadline for paper offers is June 1. The paper offer should include a
200-300-word description that includes a tentative title and full
author/company information (including mailing address, telephone, fax and
email). Draft manuscripts are due August 31, with final papers due to SAE by
December 17. Papers and presentations will be reviewed per SAE requirements
and audience scope.

Send abstracts to SAEcongress@afsinc.org or mail to SAE 2002 Congress, c/o
AFS, 505 State Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016.
Received on Wed Dec 12 08:37:54 2001