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2012

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2012

ET '12 Technology Track: Perspectives from the Seminar Track Chairs	Page 6 Purchase Article
By Joseph C. Benedyk

Sapa Extrusions – Miami: Improving Regional Efficiency and Capabilities	Page 12 Purchase Article
By J.D. Schloz

AEC Members' Message is Clear: Duties on Chinese Extrusions are Making a Real Difference	Page 18 Purchase Article
By Nancy Klein

The Goal of Optimizing Aluminum Extrusion Operations, Part II: Multiple Linear Regression	Page 20 Purchase Article
By Craig Werner

AAC Poster Competition: How Students Become Engaged in the Future of Anodizing

Page 28
Purchase Article

ET '12 Abstracts

Page 30

ET '12 Exhibitor Profiles

Page 54

ET '12 Schedule at a Glance

Page 61

April - 2012

Primary Aluminum Smelters of the World/Primary Aluminum Industry Activities in 2011	Page 6 Purchase Article
By Rudolf Pawlek

Sapa's Strategic Casthouse Expansion at Cressona	Page 22 Purchase Article
By J.D. Schloz

The Discovery, Commercialization, and Development of the Aluminum Industry in France	Page 28 Purchase Article
By Alton Tabereaux

Dubal: Continuous Improvement through Innovation

Page 34
Purchase Article

Lightweight Mobility Can Change the World: The 42nd Tokyo Motor Show	Page 36 Purchase Article
By Isao Nakada

Cast House 2011 in Review	Page 38 Purchase Article
By Barbara Rinderer

Oldest Smelter in Russia Celebrates Modernization: Commissioning at VAS Launches Value-Added Revamps

Page 44
Purchase Article

The Goal of Optimizing Aluminum Extrusion Operations, Part III: Log and Mill Length Optimization, Or, Bill Discovers How He Can Implement Accurate Dat	Page 46 Purchase Article
By Craig Werner

The USAMP Magnesium Front End Research and Development Project: Focusing on a Demonstration Structure	Page 54 Purchase Article
By A.A. Luo, et al.

June - 2012

Nanshan America Advanced Aluminum Technologies

Page 8
Purchase Article

Interview with Lijun Du, President, Nanshan America: Long Term Vision and Focus on Partnerships

Page 12
Purchase Article

Frontier Aluminum Meets the Global Challenge: New State-of-the-Art Vertical Disk Paint Line in Mexico	Page 14 Purchase Article
By Jude Mary Runge

Increased Demand for Secondary Aluminum Products Leads to Tightening Billet Supply in North America	Page 20 Purchase Article
By J.D. Schloz

Role of Microstructural Features in Defining METRA Celebrates 50 Yearsthe Extrudability of 7xxx Series Aluminum Alloys and Prevention of Peripheral Co	Page 22 Purchase Article
By Ali Reza Eivani, Jie Zhou, and Jurek Duszczyk

METRA Celebrates 50 Years

Page 32
Purchase Article

Aluminum Weighs in on Best Solar Solutions: Cost-Effective Extrusions the Clear Winner

Page 36
Purchase Article

Annual Meeting Demonstrates Value of the AEC

Page 40
Purchase Article

The Goal of Optimizing Aluminum Extrusion Operations, Part IV: Equipment Modeling, Or, How Bill Uses Data to Assess Extrusion Equipment Life	Page 42 Purchase Article
By Craig Werner

August - 2012

World Secondary Aluminum Industry Annual Review	Page 8
By Rudolf P. Pawlek

New Hot Work Steels Featured at ET '12 Aim to Meet Extruders' Demands for Longer Tool Life	Page 20
By Joseph C. Benedyk

Aluminum Process Metallurgy at ET '12 - Improving Industry's Grasp of Fundamentals	Page 25
By J.D. Schloz

West Coast Remelter Stays Environmentally Proactive	Page 28
By Andrea Svendsen

Understanding LEED for Aluminum in Building Construction and Design	Page 34
By Christopher Lipp

Wise Metals' Element 13: World's Largest Single UBC Recycling Facility	Page 40
By Alton Tabereaux

A Profile of Australian Aluminum Extruders	Page 44
By Barbara Rinderer and Ivan Grasis

ET Continues to Promote Excellence in Extrusion

Page 52

ET Photo Layout

Page 54

Advantages of Aluminum Creatively Showcased in 2012 Extrusion Design Competition

Page 56

The Goal of Optimizing Aluminum Extrusion Operations, Part V: Linear Programming, Or, How Bill Steps Up the Analytics to Improve Extrusion Results	Page 60
By Craig Werner

October - 2012

New Global Technology Center for World Leader in Supply of Aerospace Extrusions and Components

Page 6

TMS 2012: Selected Topics in Aluminum Reduction Technology	Page 14
By Rudolf P. Pawlek

Weighing Material Options against Vehicle Fuel Standards: Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Detroit	Page 24
By Joseph C. Benedyk

Aluminum Growth in Automotive Applications: Interview with Roland Harings, VP of Novelis Global Automotive

Page 30

Aluminum Use Accelerating on the Road Ahead	Page 32
By Andrea Svendsen

Aluminum Moving into the Fast Lane for Automotive in North America: Interview with Dick Schultz, Ducker Worldwide

Page 36

The Goal of Optimizing Aluminum Extrusion Operations, Part VI: Linear Programming+, Or, Bill Becomes a Master of Extrusion Optimization	Page 40
By Craig Werner

Quench Sensitivity of Aluminum Alloys Used for Rail Vehicles	Page 46
By Huang Zhi-qi, Zhou Xiang, Yin Zhi-Min, and Li Shenlan

International Metal Quality Workshop in Dubai

Page 54

TMS 2012: Annual Meeting and Exhibition

Page 58

WEFA Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

Page 60

Longevity in Aluminum Engineering, Casting, Heating, and Automation: Gautschi at 90 Years

Page 62

December - 2012

Oman Aluminium Rolling Company: Capturing Growth Trends for Aluminum and Transforming Oman	Page 6
By Andrea Svendsen

Intense Focus on Downstream: Interview with Anthony Tropeano, FATA Hunter and FATA EPC

Page 11

Aluminum Rolling Lubrication	Page 12
By Mark Foster and Chris Pargeter

Mill Builder Achieves Record Results by Complete Commitment to Al Rolling and Strip Processing: Interview with Ralf Ohrndorf, SMS Siemag

Page 16

The Goal of Optimizing Aluminum Extrusion Operations, Part VII: Incentive Systems - Or, Bill Reveals How Acme Effectively Motivates Extrusion Person	Page 18
By Craig Werner

Usage and Flow of Aluminum Sheet within the U.S. and Canadian Residential Building Products Industry	Page 24
By Scott C. Ellis, Ph.D., Todd Boggess, Shridas Ningileri, and Denis Ray

OMAV Milestone Anniversary and New Partnership

Page 32

Energy Conservation Contributes to Sustainability at Dubal

Page 34

2012