AMERICAN FOUNDRY SOCIETY
PITTSBURGH CHAPTER
c/o Noble Finishing Systems LLC – PO Box 4132 – Clarksburg, WV 26302 – Phone 304-624-5751 – Fax 304-624-9148
AFS Website: www.afsinc.org
Pittsburgh Chapter Website: www.afspitt.com
AFS NEWSLETTER
APRIL 2015
AFS NEWSLETTER
MAY MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Monday, May 11, 2015
Past, Present and Future of
Foundry Sand Reclamation
Presented by:
GLEN GRETA
Foundry Consultant
Place:
Rodneys Restaurant
557 Wendel Road
Irwin, Pennsylvania
Time:
5:30 – 6:00 pm Registration and Cash Bar
6:00 pm Dinner
After Dinner: Mr. Greta’s Presentation
COST:
$20.00 per Person, Students: $5.00
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE MADE BY NOON, THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2015.
To RSVP call 304-624-5751 or fax 304-624-9148 or e-mail [email protected]
Past, Present and Future of
Foundry Sand Reclamation
GLEN GRETA
Foundry Consultant
Glen started in the foundry industry in 1961 as a foundry co-op student with Deere and
Company, Moline, Illinois, while attending Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanics
Arts, Ames, Iowa.
He has performed every job in a foundry (core maker, molder, iron pourer, cupola tender,
electric furnace operator, cleaning room chipper/grinder, maintenance mechanic, maintenance
electrician, foundry engineer, metallurgist, supervisor, general foreman, superintendent,
foundry manager, foundry owner (Stainless, High Alloy).
He has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in Metallurgy from
Iowa State, 1964.
He served three years in the Army Corps of Engineers from 1967 through 1969, trained as a
combat engineer, but never saw combat in Viet Nam.
Thanks to the G. I. Bill, he earned an MBA in Finance from Marquette University, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin in 1974.
He has extensive experience in
 Insulating products and coatings, selling for FOSECO,
 No-Bake Binder Systems selling for Ashland Chemical, and
 Teaching as a CMI instructor.
He started developing mechanical and thermal scrubbing for sand reclamation systems for
Wheelabrator-Frye in 1979.
He has been a Foundry Design/Engineer/Consultant since 1999.
He has designed and project managed two green-field foundry projects and one brown-field
project since 2002.
Glen is happily married to Penny. They each have two children from previous marriages, and
six grand-children.
Glen restores military vehicles from World War II as a hobby.
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Save The Date:
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 --- Summer Golf Outing
At Seven Oaks Country Club
More information follows in this Meeting Announcement
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS 2014-2015
CHAIRMAN:
Roman Pankiw
Duraloy Technologies
SECRETARY:
Dave Webb
Noble Finishing Systems, LLC
FIRST VICE
CHAIRMAN:
Karl Stammer
Duraloy Technologies
TREASURER:
Henry Kemp
Duraloy Technologies
PAST
CHAIRMAN:
Vann Merrell
ProFound Alloys
SECOND VICE Joe Blair
CHAIRMAN: W Abrasives
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Vann Merrell, ProFound Alloys, Past Chair 2012-2014
Dale Smodic, Duraloy Technologies, Past Chair 2011-2012
Henry Kemp, Duraloy Technologies, Past Chair 2010-2011
AMERICAN FOUNDRY SOCIETY, PITTSBURGH CHAPTER
2014 - 2015 MEETING SCHEDULE
DATE
TOPIC
LOCATION
CHAIRMAN
April 21-23, 2015
119th Metalcasting Congress
Columbus, OH
AFS
See--- www.afsinc.org
May 11, 2015
Past, Present and Future of
Foundry Sand Reclamation
Rodney’s Restaurant
Irwin, PA
Roman Pankiw
June 10, 2015
Summer Golf Outing
Seven Oaks Country Club
Bill Davis
July 2015
Summer Board of Directors Meeting
TBD
Pittsburgh Chapter AFS
Board of Directors
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2015
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2016
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2017
Dr. Robert Creese
West Virginia University
Dept. of Industrial Engineering
Joe Givens
Matthews International
Bill Davis
Omni Finishing
Tom Forster
Beaver Valley Alloy Foundry
Mike Anthony
HA International
Dale Smodic
Duraloy Technologies
Open
Pat Scullion
Refcotec
Kenneth Zanone
W Abrasives
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Newsletter Advertising:
The Chapter would like to direct your attention to those suppliers whose ads appear in this newsletter.
These companies, through their advertising donations, have helped to offset the printing and mailing
costs and provide support for the chapter technical meetings and student scholarships.
If you have renewed your ad for the coming year – THANK YOU! Please remember to send in your
payment promptly.
If you would like to add your company to the participants, please note that requests for support are sent
out in August. If you would like to advertise in our newsletter or need more information please contact
Henry Kemp, Treasurer, at 724-887-5100 EXT 112 or [email protected]
AMERICAN FOUNDRY SOCIETY
PITTSBURGH CHAPTER
c/o Noble Finishing Systems LLC – PO Box 4132 – Clarksburg, WV 26302 – Phone 304-624-5751 – Fax 304-624-9148
AFS Website: www.afsinc.org
Pittsburgh Chapter Website: www.afspitt.com
AFS NEWSLETTER
APRIL 2015
AFS NEWSLETTER
GOLF OUTING NOTICE
June 10, 2015 --- Wednesday
AMERICAN FOUNDRY SOCIETY
PITTSBURGH CHAPTER
GOLF OUTING
SEVEN OAKS COUNTRY CLUB
Registration begins at 10:30am, the Putting Contest is at 12:00 Noon, followed by the shotgun start.
It will be played as a “Texas Scramble.”
There will be a special prize for “Closest to the Pin” on Hole 11. Sign up at registration. Cost is $5.00 per golfer.
After golf there will be a cash bar as you will be coming in and dinner will follow.
50/50 tickets will be sold, and the drawing will be after dinner.
EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE AGAIN THIS YEAR.
The cost still includes Golf, Cart, Hot Dog & Drink at turn, and Dinner.
The cost is $85.00 per person for Registrations RECEIVED BEFORE May 1, 2015.
The cost is $90.00 per person for Registrations RECEIVED AFTER April 30, 2015.
Reservations are essential and must be made by Monday, June 04, 2015.
You are encouraged to attend and bring along a friend or co-worker.
Allow time to return your completed reservation form through the US Postal Service.
To make a reservation, please mail the enclosed form and your check to:
Henry Kemp, Pittsburgh Chapter AFS, c/o Duraloy, 120 Bridge St, Scottdale, PA 15683-1748
PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO PITTSBURGH CHAPTER AFS. A
RESERVATION GUARANTEES YOUR PLACE AND IS NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER THIS
DATE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!
AMERICAN FOUNDRY SOCIETY
PITTSBURGH CHAPTER
GOLF OUTING 2015
WEDNESDAY
JUNE 10, 2015
Seven Oaks Country Club
132 Lisbon Road, Beaver, PA 15009
724-495-3300
10:30am - Registration and Putting
Contest – followed by Shotgun Start
Following Golf - Cash Bar followed
by Dinner
Good time to be had by all!
Fun and prizes guaranteed,
no matter how you golf.
Please fill out the enclosed form ASAP and return it to Henry Kemp with your balance paid in
full to participate. Reservations must be received by Monday, June 04, 2015. Please allow
time for US Mail delivery.
Dress Code: Shirts with acceptable insignia & collars, no jeans, walking shorts acceptable.
Business casual in dining room.
Directions:
From Greater Pittsburgh Airport
Travel West on I-376 for 17 miles, to Brighton Rd,
At stop sign turn Left onto Brighton Rd. to next stop sign,
Turn right on Tuscarawas Rd, Travel 2.7 miles.
Turn right on Lisbon Road. (GCU Seven Oaks sign)
Seven Oaks CC will be on your right about 1/2 mile.
From Pennsylvania Turnpike
Travel East on I-376 to Brighten Rd. Turn right at stop sign,
At next stop sign. Turn right on Tuscarawas Rd. and follow above directions.
Dear Chapter Advertisers, Companies and Members:
It's that time of year again that we all look forward to! The Pittsburgh Chapter Annual Golf Outing will be held
on Wednesday, June 10th at Seven Oaks Country Club in Beaver, Pennsylvania. The format for golf is going
to be a Four-Man Texas Scramble.
NOTE: This is the Course and the Day (Wednesday) that has been a success since 2009.
Once again we plan to give out a door prize to all participants that golf
This year we are asking for monetary contributions, door prizes and hole sponsors.
If you plan on giving a door prize you need to advise Henry Kemp with the information of what exactly you will
be donating. We are only accepting golf balls, golf clubs, putters, wedges, golf shirts, etc. This information needs
to be provided by June 2 so we know how many other prizes need to be purchased. E-mail info to:
[email protected]
Monetary donations and hole sponsors are always welcome and preferred.
Your name/company will be prominently displayed, at the banquet hall listing the donations made. Our goal
again this year is to give out a door prize to all the golfers in our tournament.
This will only be possible if we receive donations from our advertisers and companies.
CAN WE COUNT ON YOU THIS YEAR??
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GOLF RESERVATION FORM
DEADLINE for ENTRY is June 4, 2015
Please provide names of all golfers in your group with entry.
Golf Reservation in the name of: _____________________________________________________
NAME: __________________________________ NAME:____________________________
NAME:__________________________________ NAME:____________________________
Please reserve:
______ Golf and Dinner Reservations
Before May 1 at $85.00 each
$___________
______ Golf and Dinner Reservations
After April 30 at $90.00 each
$___________
______ Door Prize Donation
$___________
______ Hole Sponsor at $50.00
$ ___________
TOTAL ENCLOSED:
…………………………………………………..
$ ___________
Check Number: ____________________
Include your check made out to Pittsburgh Chapter AFS and mail to:
Henry Kemp, Pittsburgh Chapter AFS, c/o Duraloy, 120 Bridge St, Scottdale, PA 15683-1748
Vann Merrell
Walter J. Moorhead
637 Donohoe Road
P.O. Box 722
Latrobe, PA 15650
Phone 724-834-8848 Cell: 724-493-7502
Fax: 724-834-9151
Email: [email protected]
Web site: www.PES-Testing.com
ISO 9001:2000
Patrick Scullion
542 Collins Blvd. Orrville, OH 44667
Tel: 330.683.2200
Fax: 330.683.8200
Cell 724.321.1059
Email: [email protected]
Web site: www.Refcotec.com
1700 N. Highlands Road, Suite 208
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Phone: 412-564-0188
Fax: 412-399-1304
Mobile: 513-304-6844
Email: [email protected]
Web Site: www.ProFoundAlloys.com
1606 Executive Drive
LaGrange, GA 30240
Tel: (800) 544 4144 / (706)-884-6884
[email protected]
www.wheelabratorgroup.com
Noble Finishing Systems, LLC
Finishing Equipment and Supplies
Blast Finishing Equipment
Wheel –Blast, Air-Blast, Wet Blast, Equipment and Replacement Parts
Your Partner for Quality Core and Mold Making Products
Binder Systems  Resin Coated Sand
Refractory Coatings  Specialty Products
HA International, LLC
Mike Anthony 630 Oakmont Lane Westmont, IL 60559
Mobile (724) 651-1616 Telephone: (630) 575-5700
Fax: (630) 575-5800
www.ha-international.com
Abrasives
Steel Shot, Steel Grit, Glass Grit, Plastic Grit, Aluminum Oxide
Mass Finishing Equipment
Thumbing Barrels, Vibratory Tubs and Bowls, Centrifugal Disc
Compounds for Finishing, Burnishing and Inhibiting
Ceramic, Synthetic, Polishing and Steel Media
David E Webb
General Manager
P.O. Box 4132, Clarksburg, WV 26032
Phone: 304-624-5751 Fax 304-624-9148
Email: [email protected]
Main Application
Cleaning; desanding, deburing, and
Descaling
Surface Preparation
Shot Peening
The Global Leader in Steel
Abrasives
Ken Zanone, Northeast Regional Manager
Phone 412.802.5474
[email protected]
www.wabrasives.com
Ervin Industries Inc.
Ervin
Dave Gernhardt
Senior Sales Representative
3893 Research Park Drive
Ann Arbor, MI, 48108
734-769-4600
Cell: 724-771-3157
[email protected]
www.ervinindustries.com
www.weavermateriel.com • [email protected]
13000 ATHENS AVENUE
LAKEWOOD, OHIO 44107
MINERS & SHIPPERS
Sand Products Corporation
LEN STUPCZY
TEL: (216) 228-2124
CIE PRESIDENT, SALES FAX: (216) 228-2126
Stack Testing Dispersion Modeling CEM Services
Health and Safety Services Industrial Hygiene
Ambient and Indoor Air Control Equipment Design
Permitting Site Assessments Audits SARA
1050 William Pit Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 826-3636 FAX (412) 826-3640
E-Mail [email protected]
Website: www.air-comp.com
Environmental Consultants
www.auroraenv.com
Air Programs, Waste Management, Remediation (Act 2)
Tank Corrective Action, Permitting, Wastewater Programs
Industrial Hygiene and Real estate Transfers
Corporate Office: 1031 Third Avenue, New Brighton, PA 15066
www.indquip.com • [email protected]
Brian Hastings
Regional Sales Manager
Phone: 330-618-9477
Fax: 404-665-5701
Pangborn Corporation
4630 Coates Drive
Fairburn, GA 30213
[email protected]
www.pangborngroup.com
Phone: (724) 843-1494
Fax: (724) 843-2392
Cell 724-601-5739
Richard (Jay) DeLuca, Jr., PG Principal
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
Mechanical Contracting
Fabrication
Fred Wilton
Sales/Marketing
Foundry Equipment
Service
Foundry Equipment
Sales & Reconditioning
900 Delta Road, Red Lion, PA 17356
Phone: (717) 244-2285 Fax (717) 244-3195
EMAIL: [email protected] www.kjsindustrial.com
QUALITY. CONSISTENCY.
TECHNICAL SERVICE.
UNIMIN CORPORATION
US and Canada: 203-442-2500 Fax: 800-243-9005
Worldwide:
203-966-8880 Fax: 203-972-1378
E-mail: [email protected]
www.metalcaster.com
Primary and Secondary Aluminum Alloys
Brass and Bronze Ingot
Copper Nickel Tin Zinc
Integrity, service and customer satisfaction since 1965
24 Ann Street, Kearny, NJ 07032
201-998-8300 201-998-0769 Fax
[email protected]
www.kuhlmetals.com
Paul Sturm
1745 Overland Ave. N.E.
Warren, OH 44483
Phone: 330-372-8676
Cell: 330-219-5907
Fax: 330-372-8608
N.E. Regional Sales Manager
24 Hour Service 800-547-1527
[email protected]
www.ajaxtocco.com
Authorized Induction OEM for AIH, IEH, Ajax Magnethermic,
TOCCO, Lectrotherm, Pillar, Westinghouse & Cycle-Dyne
Paul Sturm
N.E Regional Sales Manager
Pillar Induction
Phone: 262-317-5300
21905 Gateway Rd.
Fax:
262-317-5353
Brookfield, WI 53045
Mobile: 330-219-5907
www.pillar.com
[email protected]
Induction OEM for Westinghouse & Cycle-Dyne
NEWSLETTER
ADVERTISING
THE CHAPTER WOULD LIKE DIRECT YOUR
ATTENTION TO THOSE WHOSE ADS
APPEAR IN THIS NEWSLETTER. THESE COMPANIES, THROUGH ADVERTISING DONATIONS,
HAVE HELPED TO OFFSET THE PRINTING AND
MAILING COSTS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE
CHAPTER STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
IF YOU ARE A SUPPLIER WHO WOULD LIKE TO ADDYOUR
COMPANY TO THE PARTICIPANTS, PLEASE
NOTE THAT REQUEST WERE SENT OUT IN
JULY. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADVERTISE IN OUR
NEWSLETTER OR NEED MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE CONTACT HENRY KEMP, TREASURER
AT 724-787-3435 OR [email protected]
SRI Quality System Registrar
Specializing in the Foundry Industry
Founded in Pittsburgh by the steel industry, with auditors that
average more than 25 years experience in the field, SRI is the
leading registrar to metals companies worldwide.
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