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Articles By Issue
2008 through 2000
June - 2008
Sapa Applies Global Resources and Extrusion Expertise in North America Page 6
   Joseph C. Benedyk
Interview with Ole Enger: The New Sapa Profiles a New Business Model Page 10
Opportunities for Extruded Aluminum Alloy Shapes in Restoration of Aging Bridge Decks Page 12
   Subodh K. Das, J. Gilbert Kaufman, and J. Randolph Kissell
A Non-Chromate Alternative for Conversion Coating of Aluminum, Magnesium, Beryllium, and their Alloys Page 18
   John W. Bibber
New Zealand Extruder Committed to the Environment Page 22
Saving Energy in a Conventional Anodizing Line Using Pulse Instead of Direct Current on Aluminum Profiles at Sapa, Denmark Page 26
   Anne Deacon Juhl
The Sustainable Fact: Aluminum is Green Page 30
   Nancy E. Klein
The Role of ET in Driving and Disseminating Technology in the Extrusion Industry Page 36
   Craig Werner
April - 2008
Primary Aluminum Smelters of the World/ Primary Aluminum Industry Activities in 2007 Page 6
   Rudolf P. Pawlek
How to Achieve Sustainability by Reducing the Emission of PFCs at Aluminum Smelters Page 30
   Alton Tabereaux
Development of a Qualitative Assessment Tool for Bauxite Residue Management Page 42
   Rene Van Berkel, Greg Power, and David Cooling
Modern Advances in Producing Building Sheet from Twin Roll Cast Aluminum Page 46
Magnesium Research in Australia Page 56
   John Grandfield
Unusual Year for World Magnesium in 2007: Record Production—Prices Skyrocketing Page 60
   Robert E. Brown
23rd International Titanium Association Conference and Exhibition Page 65
   Edwin H. Kraft
Directory of Aluminum Smelting Equipment Mfrs and Suppliers Page 70
February - 2008
ET '08 Technology Tracks: Perspectives from the Seminar Track Chairs Page 6
   Joeseph C. Benedyk
ET '08 Abstracts Page 10
ET '08n Exhibitor Profiles Page 32
Extrusion Workshop and 2nd Extrusion Benchmark in Bologna Page 40
   L. Donati, L. Tomesani, and M. Schikorra
Investigations of Longitudinal Welding in Port-Hole Die Extrusion Page 44
   P.F. Bariani, A. Ghotti, and S. Bruschi
December - 2007
Koenig & Vits Returns to Its Roots Page 6
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
New Insights into Understanding Strip Profile Developmentthrough Effective Measurements at Mill Stand Entry and Exit Page 10
   By Glen A. Wallace and Santino Domanti
Divided Flow Die for Conform Continuous Extrusion without Involving Oxide Impurities Page 14
   By M. Hoshino
Effective Roll Cooling Strategies for Hot and Cold Rolling Mills Page 18
   By Bernard J. Forster
Interview with Buddy Stemple, Novelis Page 20
AEC Fall Management Conference Tackles Challenges of Managing a Sustainable Future Page 28
   By Nancy Klein
2007 China Mg & Automotive Conference, Part II Page 30
   By Dajun Chen
Joint DOE-USCAR Lightweighting R&D Continues... Page 36
Aluminum Progress in Sustainable Packaging Still a Challenge Page 42
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
October - 2007
Aluminum in Transportation Systems: The Resurgence of Rail Page 6
   By Roger A.P. Fielding
Aluminum Applications in the Rail Industry Page 8
   By Michael Skillingberg and John Green
The Current State and Future of Aluminum Alloy Applications for Railway Rolling Stock Page 14
   By Yasushi Sakai
Research in the Extrusion Industry: Meeting Future Demands Page 18
   By Alexander Klaus
CVD Coating Technology for Increased Lifetime of Aluminum Extrusion Dies Page 26
   By Joachim Maier
From Aluminum to Zirconium: Aerospace Database Delivers Metal Properties Page 31
   By Stan Setlak
2007 China Mg & Automotive Conference, Part I Page 34
   By Dajun Chen
Interview: Jerry Cole Page 42
Magnesium – Broad Horizons Conference in Russia Page 44
   By Robert E. “Bob” Brown
A Study on the Hot Deformability of 2519 Aluminum Alloy at Elevated Temperatures Page 46
   By Q. Lin, D. Peng, Y. Li, and G. Lin
August - 2007
World Secondary Aluminum Industry Annual Review Page 6
   By Rudolf P. Pawlek
Frontier Aluminum Responds to Globalization of North America’s Extrusion Business Page 16
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Interview: Rand Baldwin, Globalization in the Aluminum Extrusion Industry Page 22
Shanghai Sigma Metals Inc.: China’s Leading Secondary Aluminum Producer Page 24
   By Dajun Chen
Nappanee Window—Wide Open to Expansion Page 34
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Mud-To-Money: Minimizing Bauxite Residue for Increased Alumina Production Page 40
TMS 2007 Photo Spread Page 44
June - 2007
Elixir Drives for the Green with AlumiCore Framed Golf Cart Page 6
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Aluminum Saws on the Cutting Edge Page 10
   By Anna Henry
Worldwide Efforts to Prevent Explosions in the Aluminum Industry Page 24
   By Seymour Epstein
Sustainable Aluminum: Essential to Building a Greener Skyline Page 28
   By Rand Baldwin
Aluminum Extruded Helical Turbine Advances Hydropower Page 34
   By Nancy Klein
U.S. Extruders Respond to Green Building Council’s Comparison of Window Materials Page 38
First Technology Roadmap on Aluminum Transformation Page 40
   By Alain Simard and Jean-François Pouliot
Design Competition Recognizes Exceptional Magnesium Applications Page 46
April - 2007
Magnesium Extrusion: Properties, Applications, and Alloy Development Page 6
   By J.F. Brown, Jr.
Intensive Microshearing with Grain Refinement: A Scientific Proposal for Advancing Basic Extrusion Technology Page 12
   By Vadim Berezhnoy
Achieving Consistency in Hardcoat Anodizing Page 24
   By Anne Deacon Juhl
Students Shine at 2007 Al Extrusion Design Competition Page 26
The Myth of the Perfect Die Page 28
   By Paul Robbins
Primary Magnesium Industry at the Crossroads? Page 32
   By George J. Simandl, Melanie Irvine, and Jana Simandl
MAGNESIUM Driving Light Weight: 18th Annual Mg in Automotive Seminar Page 36
   By Joseph Benedyk
Sixth Aluminium Congress Comes to Florence Page 38
   By Greg Rajsky
February - 2007
Primary Aluminum Smelters of the World/Primary Aluminum Industry Activities in 2006 Page 6
   By Rudolf P. Pawlek
Aluminum Industry Upgrade Set in Motion by New Wave of High Amperage Prebakes Page 28
   By Alton Tabereaux
Sustainable Development of China’s Al Industry Page 32
   By Dajun Chen
The Use of Si3N4 SiC Refractory Shapes by Reverse Reaction Sintering in Al Reduction Cells Page 44
   By J. Sun, W. Xu, H. Hong, and Y. Hong
Isothermal Melting Process Offers 70% Energy Savings Page 46
   By Elwin Rooy
Permanent Magnet Stirrer for Molten Aluminum Page 52
The Aluminium Valley Page 56
   By Claude Caya
Magnesium Industry Review 2006/2007 Page 59
   By Robert E. (Bob) Brown
Primary Aluminum Forecast Page 63
   By Andre Teissier du Cros
22nd Annual ITA Conference & Exhibition Page 65
   By Edwin H. Kraft
December - 2006
Kaiser Aluminum’s Resurgence – Commanding Aerospace Leadership Page 6
   By Edwin Kraft
Rolling Mill Vibration and its Impact on Productivity and Product Quality Page 12
   By Tom Farley
Dioxin and Furan Abatement in the Al Industry Page 16
   By Arndt Hellwig
10th Int’l Conference on Aluminum Alloys, Part III: Aluminum Alloy Sheet for Automotive Applications Page 20
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Wagstaff’s 60 Years: Interview with Bill Wagstaff Page 26
28th International Rolling Technology Course Page 28
   By Edwin Kraft
October - 2006
Fatigue Properties of AA6061 and AA7075 Extruded Rod after Retrogression Heat Treatment and Thermo-Mechanical Treatment Page 6
   By X. Neumeyer, D. Chen, S. Mostovoy, and J. Benedyk
Project Management in Extrusion and Recycling of Aluminum Page 10
   By Roger A.P. Fielding
Innovative Technology Infuses Metal Components with a New Aura Page 22
   By Robert A. Pyles
Stroh Die Casting: Beginning Another Century of Success Page 26
The Effects of High-Temperature Treatments on the Stress Corrosion Resistance of 7175 Aluminum Alloys Page 28
   By G. Lin, Z. Zhang, J. Zhou, and D. Peng
The Race is on for Commercialization of Ti Powder Page 30
   By Michael Trzcinski
Alcoa Howmet Develops Ti Investment Castings for Advanced Aerospace Applications Page 34
USAMP-AMD 2006 Update Page 36
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
10th International Conference on Aluminum Alloys, Part II Page 38
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
August - 2006
World Secondary Aluminum Industry Annual Review Page 6
   By Rudolf P. Pawlek
Triple M Metal Defines the Paradigm in Al Recycling Page 22
   By Roger A. P. Fielding
The Chinese Aluminum Extrusion Industry, Part II: Technology, Products, and Applications Page 26
   By Wang Zitao
Recyclable Aluminum Rolled Products... Page 33
   By John Green and Michael Skillingberg
Report from the Second Extruders Congress of the EAA Page 44
   By Gregory T. Rajsky
Novelis Fusion™ Process: Breakthrough in the Simultaneous DC Casting of Multiple Al Alloy Layers for Rolling Ingot Page 48
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Interview with Mike Thomas, Novelis Page 51
TMS 2006 Photo Spread Page 52
Rusal Upgrades Soderberg Potrooms... Page 54
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
10th International Conference on Aluminum Alloys Part I: Grain Refining and DC Casting Page 58
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Directory of Secondary Aluminum Equipment Mfrs and Suppliers Page 65
   Index
Directory of Secondary Aluminum Equipment Mfrs and Suppliers Page 66
   Categories/Companies
Directory of Secondary Aluminum Equipment Mfrs and Suppliers Page 70
   Alphabetical Listing of Companies
June - 2006
History, Growth, and Current Status including Tech. and Equip. Page 6
   By Wang Zitao
First Successful Vertical Powder Coating Line Running Smoothly at Extruders, Inc. Page 14
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Aluminum Extrusion Finishing in the U.S. Page 20
Designing Aluminum Alloys for a Recycle-Friendly World Page 26
   By Subodh K. Das
Development of Pre-Weighed 100% Element Hardeners for Aluminum Alloys Page 34
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Solar Lite & Power—Hydro Supplies Aluminum for Landmark Energy Project Page 38
New Mg Alloy with Improved Electroplating Characteristics Page 42
   By T. Abbott, G. Dunlop, T. Sweder, and S. Wojciechowski
Safety and Safeguarding in Al Extrusion Facilities: Review of ANSI B11.17 Standard Page 44
   By Mitch Gillispie
April - 2006
Kam Kiu Aluminium Group Page 6
   By Dajun Chen and Joseph Benedyk
Leveraging Computer Technology to Improve the Extrusion Process Page 18
The Influence of Die Design on the Performance of Extruded Profiles for Automotive Applications Page 28
   By L. Donati and S. Andreoli
SAE Celebrates 100th Anniversary at SAE 2005: Recent Advancements in Automotive Light Metals Page 34
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
2006 Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition Page 44
Asia Aluminum’s Growth Includes Key Alliances and Investment Strategy Page 48
Keep Aluminum Windows Campaign Update Page 50
   By Greg Patzer
Canadian Universities and Industry Join Forces to Advance Al and Mg for Automotive Applications Page 54
Directory of Aluminum Extrusion Equipment Mfrs and Suppliers Page 59
   Index
Directory of Aluminum Extrusion Equipment Mfrs and Suppliers Page 60
   Categories/Companies
Directory of Aluminum Extrusion Equipment Mfrs and Suppliers Page 65
   Alphabetical Listing of Companies
February - 2006
Primary Aluminum Smelters of the World/The Industry at the Turn of the Year 2005-2006 Page 6
   By Rudolf P. Pawlek
Phase II Makes Alouette the Largest Primary Aluminum Producer in the Americas Page 28
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Leading Alouette’s Success: Interview with Joe Lombard Page 35
9th Aluminium Cast House Technology Conference Page 38
   By B. Rinderer and J.F. Grandfield
Secat Meets the Aluminum Research Challenge Page 46
   By Anna Henry
Chinese Aluminum Industry: 2005 China Aluminum Forum Conference Review Page 50
   By Dajun Chen
MAGNESIUM - Broad Horizons Conference Page 58
   By Bob Brown
Directory of Aluminum Smelting Equipment Mfrs and Suppliers Page 70
December - 2005
Twin Roll Rheocasting of Aluminum Alloys Page 6
   By Geoff Scamans and Zhongyun Fan
Production of Aluminum Forging Stock by the Continuous Casting and Rolling Process: Progress and Development Page 10
   By Nobuo Asaumi
Evaluation of Light Gauge Aluminum Scrap Remelting After Consolidation via the Extrusion Process Page 14
   By W.H. Van Geertruyden, C.A. Prescott, W.Z. Misiolek, and R. Peterson
Towards the Creation of a New Generation of TRC Thin Gauge Casters: A Technical Proposal Page 20
   By David T.W. Pun
SAE Celebrates 100th Anniversary at SAE 2005: Recent Advancements in Automotive Light Metals Part III Page 26
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Advances in Profile Control in Hot Rolling Page 36
   By Glen Wallace
October - 2005
Composite Extrusion of Aluminum Matrix Specimens Reinforced with Continuous Ceramic Fibers Page 6
   By K.A. Weidenmann et al.
SR and Hybrid Route Al Smelting Reduces Energy Consumption, Provides Environmental Benefits Page 12
   By Suhrid Kumar Roy
A New Technology for Magnesium Sheet Production Page 14
   By Bernhard Engl
Titanium Components Help Boost Performance of New Lightweight 155mm Howitzer Page 20
   By Frank Hoerster and Jeffrey Boulet
Customer-Centric Strategy Transforms This Old Casthouse Page 24
SAE Celebrates 100th Anniversary at SAE 2005: Recent Advancements in Automotive Light Metals Part I Page 26
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
SAE Celebrates 100th Anniversary at SAE 2005: Recent Advancements in Automotive Light Metals Part II Page 30
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Magnesium Automotive Group's Progress Interview: Earl Canavan Page 38
62nd Annual World Magnesium Conference Page 40
   By Robert E. "Bob" Brown
August - 2005
World Secondary Aluminum Industry Annual Review Page 6
   By Rudolf P. Pawlek
Recycling Aluminum, Especially Processing Extrusion Scrap Page 20
   By Roger A.P. Fielding
Metal Impact Initiates Production of Slugs to Supply Impact Extrusion Operations Page 36
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Rusal Casthouse Policy Plan…Value-Added Production Page 40
   By Patrice L’Huillier and Leonid Krylov
New Jewel in the Crown Operation: Crown Extrusion Shifts Production to 4,000-Ton Cometal Press Page 46
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Evolution of Rotary Melting Furnaces: Newly Patented SuperMelt, Industry Interview Page 48
Top 10 Worst Extrusion Practices (And How They Can be Avoided) Page 52
   By Paul Robbins
Air Products Open House Showcases Innovations in Light Metals Processing Page 54
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
June - 2005
Extrusion Productivity Page 6
   By Roger Fielding, V.I. Johannes, and P.H. Fielding
Southeastern's 35 Years of Extrusion Tooling Excellence Page 20
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Complete Turnkey Casting Line Installed at Asas Page 24
Die Technology for Next-Generation Extrusion Shapes Page 28
   By Rick Liscomb
Creating a Sustainable Future the Hydro Way: Interview with Jon-Harald Nilsen Page 30
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Vista Metals Adds to Hard Alloy Super Slab and Homogenizing Capacity Record Page 32
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Magnesium Advances in Automotive Applications Page 36
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
State of the Art and Potential Development of Digital Extrusion Modeling Page 40
   By C. Karadogan, F. Vanini, L. Tong, and P. Hora
Vaporization Rates for Rolling Oil Using Computer Simulation Improves Safety in Coil/Foil Annealing Page 44
   By D. H. Johnson, C. Logan, and R. Roberts
Indalex: Four Decades of Growth Page 48
   By Scott Langdon
April - 2005
The Evolution and Changing Role of Die Correction… Page 6
   By Roger A.P. Fielding and V.I. (Mike) Johannes
The "St. Louis" is Up and Running Page 24
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Triple M and Matalco--A Match Made in Heaven for North American Al Extruders Page 30
Die Technology for Next-Generation Extrusion Shapes, Part I: Advancements in Hollow Die Design Page 34
   By Rick Liscomb
Replacing Plastics with Magnesium for Structural Automotive Components Page 36
   By Thomas Ruden
Joining of Magnesium Components Using Al Fasteners Page 42
   By Knut Westphal, Tushar Mulherkar, and Wolfgang Scheiding
2005 Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition Winners Page 46
Die Clinic Offers Top-Notch Educational Program Page 54
   By David M. Asher
February - 2005
Primary Aluminum Smelters of the World Page 6
   By Rudolf P. Pawlek
Primary Aluminum Smelters of the World Page 6
   By Rudolf P. Pawlek
2004 China Aluminum Forum Conference Review Page 32
   By Dajun Chen
Hydro Aluminum Looks to the East with Kurri Kurri Upgrade with an Eye on Sustainability Page 44
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Modernization Effort Will Create Full Circle Foil Production at Armenal Page 46
   By Anna Henry
Conference Shows Strong Commitment to Magnesium in China Page 48
   By Bob Brown
20th Annual ITA Conference and Exhibition Page 53
   By Edwin H. Kraft
December - 2004
New Wave of Aluminum Rolling in China: A Current View of China's Flat Products Industry Page 6
   By Wang Jinghai and Rao Xuyue
Corus Aluminum Rolled Products Driving Automotive and Taking Wing in 2005 Page 10
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Vistawall Tennessee is Setting New Sights on Production Page 14
   By Anna Henry
Hydro Aluminium R&D Bonn Rolls Onto Tomorrow Page 20
Challenges for the Casting Technology and Material Development of Highly Stressed Al Automotive Engines Page 22
   By Wolfgang Schneider
Aluminum in Alcohol Packaging Page 30
Lw 2004 Int'l Al Profile Tech. Seminar & Expo Page 32
   By Wang Zi Tao
Aluminum in Auto and Outer Space Page 42
October - 2004
Ductile Aluminum High-Pressure Die Casting Alloys for Automotive Applications Page 6
   By Hubert Koch and Rudiger Franke
First Advances in the Manufacture of Composite Extrusions for Lightweight Constructions Page 12
   By Alexander Klaus, Michael Schomacker, And Matthias Kleiner
Magnesium Challenges Aluminum Dominance as the Light Metal of Choice in Automotive Markets Page 22
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
New "Raffle" Process Produces Direct Injection Magnesium Wheels on a Cast-by-Cast Basis with No Porosity Page 28
   By Robert "Bob" Brown
The Effect of Increased Zirconium Content on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of TI-1100 Alloy Page 32
   By Mesut Varlioglu, Philip Nash, Feng XU, and Geping Li
Automotive Light Metals Industry Interview: Dieter Braun Page 36
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
The 11th Int'l Arab Aluminium Conference and Exhibition Page 38
   By Andrew Hall
ALUMINIUM 2004 World Trade Fair Congress Page 48
   By Ken Stanford
Essen is Number One Aluminum Event Page 52
August - 2004
Secondary Aluminum Industry Annual Review Page 6
   By Rudolf P. Pawlek
RUSAL's Sayanogorsk Smelter to Double Capacity Page 18
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Interview: Alexey Volvenkin Charts Value Added Production Course at SAZ Casthouse Page 20
Developments in the Manufacture of Curved Extrusion Profiles--Past, Present, and Future Page 22
   By Alexander Klaus and Matthias Kleiner
Primary Aluminum Interview: Andre Teissier duCros Patents VSFB Mini-Smelter Concept Page 34
"International Alloy Deisgnations and Chemical Composition Limits for Wrought Alloys" Page 38
Kouilou Magnesium Project-Set for Success Page 40
   By Robert "Bob" Brown
Nichols Aluminum Continues to Set Industry Standard for Low Grade Scrap Recovery Page 44
ET'04 Expo Displays Advances in Extrusion Technology Page 48
June - 2004
Universal Alloy's New 16,200-ton Extrusion Press Will Shape the Future of Aerospace Page 8
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Use of FEM in Optimizing the Strength of Extrusion Welds and Surface Quality of Aluminum Profiles for Automotive Structures Page 12
   By L. Donati
Detects Attributable to Die-Metal and Billet-Container Interaction in Direct Extrusion: Problems and Remedies Page 18
   By Roy Hollis
Superior Designs Provided by Extruded Components Key to Growing Use of Aluminum in Automotve Page 26
   By Edward J. Vinarcik
The Castool Story: Evolving Tooling Technology Page 32
Hydro Strengthens Transportation Position In North America Page 36
2004 Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition Winners Page 66
April - 2004
Primary Aluminum Smelters of the World Page 6
   By Rudolf P. Pawlek
SY 300 Potline Operation at Henan HongKong Page 34
   By Haibo She and Binjun Ren
Revitalization of Soderberg Smelters Page 36
   By Helge O. Forberg
IMCO Pumps Up Furnace Production at Saginaw Page 40
   By Anna Henry
Aluminium in Siberia Conference Page 44
   By George C. Holywell
Welcome to the "Aluminium Valley" Page 48
   By Susan Kelly
8th Australasian Aluminium Cast House Technology Conf. Page 52
   By Peter Whiteley
Opportunities for Magnesium Sheet in Automotive Lightening Page 56
   By Edward J. Vinarcik
Magnesium Meeting in Wolfsburg is Great Success Page 58
   By Bob Brown
International Magnesium Association Re-Energized Page 62
   Under New Management
February - 2004
ET'04 Technology Tracks: Perspectives from the Track Chairs Page 6
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Introduction to ET'04 Page 10
Abstracts of Papers Submitted for Presentation at ET'04 Page 12
ET 2004 Exhibitor Profiles Page 38
Extractive Metallurgy of Primary Titanium Page 48
   By Marco V. Ginatta, GTT s.r.l.
19th Annual ITA Conference Review Page 52
   By F. H. "Sam" Froes
12th Annual Int'l Anodizing Conference and Expo Page 55
Arabal 2004 Page 61
December - 2003
Rolling Mill Automation: Taking Advantage of Explicit (Open) Software Architecture Page 6
   By George Fodor, ABB Automation Technology
Hot Metal Gas Forming of Aluminum for Manufacturing Vehicle Structural Components Page 16
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Norandal Six High Mill Upgrade Page 20
   By Graham Conway, Tino Domanti, and Terry Gerber, IAS
Timing Calculations for Double Puller Systems in Aluminum Extrusion Page 26
   By Roy Hollis
Laser Peening and Laser Peenforming Page 30
   By Lloyd Hackel, Lawrence Livermore National Lab
Industry Interview Page 32
Directory of Flat Rolled Aluminum Equipment Mfgrs. and Suppliers Page 39
October - 2003
Mideast Aluminum...ISO/TS 16949 Auto Certification Page 6
Thermal Expansion of Different Steel Tool and Aluminum Sheet Materials Used in Hot Forming Processes Page 10
   By David Hanna
RUSAL’s Primary Aluminum Growth Strategy Page 12
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Weight Reduction Through Thixocasting Associated With Shot Peening-Part II Page 18
   By G. Grillon, A. Leclere, and M. Garat
VAMI Page 24
   By Michael Kogan
Vertical Direct Chill Casting of Magnesium Alloys—Expecially for Extrusion Billet Page 28
   By Pravdic, Kaufmann, Wšgerer, Traxler, and Hubbauer
Self-Pierce Riveting Technology: A Joining Solution for Light Metals Page 32
   By Michael L. LaPensee
High-Speed Surface Transportation Systems Page 36
Fourth International Symposium on Friction Stir Welding Page 38
   By F. H. (Sam) Froes
August - 2003
Secondary Al Industry Annual Review/Table Page 8
   By Rudolf P. Pawlek
Review of Fluxing Fundamentals Page 22
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Final EPA Revision to Secondary Aluminum Air Toxics Rules Page 32
   By Robert P. Strieter
Hydro Aluminum’s Commerce Plant in Prime Position to Supply Extruders Page 34
   By Anna Henry
Weight Reduction Through Thixocasting Associated With Shot Peening-Part I Page 38
   By G. Grillon, A. Leclere, and M. Garat
Aluminco Adds Extrusion to Its Profile Page 46
Intersecting Art and Anodizing Page 50
“Potroom Operations” Straight from the Smelter Page 52
   By Alton Tabereaux
TMS 2003 Exhibition Showcase Page 60
   By Anna Henry and A.I. “Ed” Nussbaum
Directory of Secondary Aluminum Equipment Mfgrs. and Suppliers Page 69
June - 2003
“M-Cell” Modernization Improves US Magnesium Process and Environmental Performance Page 6
   By Robert “Bob” Brown
The Effect of Process Conditions in Sulphuric Acid Anodizing on Appearance and Performance of the Anodic Coating Page 14
   By Ted Short
Extrusion Technology for Aluminum Cylinder Liners Using a Rapidly Solidified Powder Alloy Page 22
   By Shigeru Okaniwa and Jun Kusui
Review of Automotive Lightweighting in Europe (Part II) Page 28
   By Joseph C. Benedyk
Custom Alloy Shines Page 30
   By Anna Henry
Impol’s New Rolling Line Realizes Economic and Environmental Goals Page 36
Aluminum Anodizers Delegation to Italy Page 38
   By Greg Rajsky
Directory of Aluminum Anodizing Equipment Mfgrs. and Suppliers Page 41
April - 2003
Concurrent Extrusion and Bending of Aluminum Profiles Page 8
   By Buntoro and K. Müller
Downstream Extrusion Process Control: Quenching, Cooling, Aging Page 14
   By A.J. “Bill” Bryant and Roger A.P. Fielding
Thermal Alignment Page 28
   By Dario Buggio
Deposition of Hard Films on Hot-Working Steel Dies for Al Extrusion Page 32
   By K. Müller
Temper Registration Records Page 40
   By P. Shafiee, P. Pollak, and M. Skillingberg
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