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5 Letter From Our NADCA Chapter 3 Chairperson

7 State of the Industry

16 Membership Roster

36 Chapter 3 Objectives

37 Scholarship Award Winners

39 WMU Programs

40 Golf Outing Review & Registration

41 Golf Sponsorship Opportunities

42 National Die Casting Award Winners

52 Board Members

53 Schedule of Events

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 2022,
The Year of Change

Letter From Our NADCA

Chapter 3 Chairperson

As we look forward to getting back to a thriving manufacturing mar-

ket for 2022, we can’t help but notice all the industry changes around
us. We are experiencing a new hybrid workforce, career changes,
fewer people in the labor pool, rising labor cost, and rising manufac-
turing cost. All these factors are driving our industry to change and
adapt to the times.

We as NADCA Chapter 3 have been focused on education for the

last several years, whether it is in-plant training, best practices or
industry concerns, or the attraction to retain young talent to our in-
dustry. We want to continue to be that driving force behind training
and education to support our local chapter members.

We are excited to announce our in-person chapter dinner meet-

Todd Ikerd
ings that will begin soon. Please see the Chapter 3 website for dates,
times, and location. These are great training, educational, and net- Chapter 3 Chairperson
working events for all employees. Best of all, they are free to current
NADCA members. Please plan to attend.

We are also proud to announce our collaboration with Western

Michigan University. Through the help of NADCA corporate, NADCA
Chapter 39, and NADCA Chapter 3; we have been able to establish
an endowment fund to support ongoing tuition scholarship funding for
qualified college students looking to peruse careers in the metal cast-
ing industry. Our chapter goal is to retain these students to become
future pioneers driving innovation in our industry.

So,whether we are looking to make some career changes within

the industry, provide training to new employees, or supporting our
college intern students to look at die casting as a positive career path,
we want to be that source of education and training our members can
rely on.

Don’t forget to check out our website, nadcachapter3.org for up-

coming events and all the chapter’s information.

Thank you for your continued support,

Todd Ikerd

NORTH AMERICAN DIE CASTING ASSOCIATION

Chapter 3 Chairperson

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 NORTH AMERICAN DIE CASTING ASSOCIATION
Chapter 3

Membership Roster IMPROVE DIE CASTING PERFORMANCE

Last First Company City Phone Email WITH EIFELER PVD COATINGS
University of Michigan (WT Cox Ann Arbor
Information Services
Allen Jason Pace Industries Novi 888-343-2278 [email protected] Reduce or eliminate the effects of
Corporate Headquarters soldering, erosion and wear of the
Alofs Wayne Retired Holland [email protected] tool steel surface
Ames Matthew Michigan Automotive Compressor, Inc. Parma 517-796-3200 [email protected]

Anderson Scott Grand Rapids [email protected]

Andoni Heidi Cascade Die Casting Group Sparta 616-887-1771 [email protected]

- Great Lakes
Arai Yasuhisa Chem-Trend, LP. 800-323-7771 [email protected]

Aronow David Arco Alloys Corp. Detroit 313-871-2680 [email protected]

Asher George Meridian Technologies Inc. Eaton Rapids 519-245-4040 [email protected]

- Magnesium Products of America
Badovinac Mark Cascade Die Casting Group Sparta 616-887-1771 [email protected]
- Great Lakes
Baleja Mark Traverse City 330-788-2437 [email protected]

Balk Martin Hansen Balk Steel Treating Co. Grand Rapids 616-458-1414 [email protected]

Barendse Steven Carpenter Brothers, Inc. Zeeland 231-288-7081 s.barendse@carpenterbrothersinc.

com
Basaj Anna Muskegon Community College Whitehall [email protected]

Bates Mike Cascade Die Casting Group Sparta 616-887-1771 [email protected]

- Great Lakes
Battjes Mark BuhlerPrince, Inc. Holland 616-394-8248 [email protected]

Belile Bryan Cascade Die Casting Group - Mid-State Grand Rapids 616-455-4010 [email protected]

Beni Michael Beni & Associates, Inc. Madison 248-588-2262 [email protected]

Heights
Berry Pat UBE Machinery, Inc. Ann Arbor 734-741-7846 [email protected]

Berry William DieTech & Engineering, Inc. Grand Rapids 616-530-9030 [email protected]

Berry Adam DieTech & Engineering, Inc. Grand Rapids 616-530-9030 [email protected]

Call us today:
Berry Christopher DieTech & Engineering, Inc. Grand Rapids 616-530-9030 [email protected]
T. +1 (517) 708-7945

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 Membership Roster
Last First Company City Phone Email
Berry Sandra DieTech & Engineering, Inc. Grand Rapids 616-530-9030 [email protected]

Bobowski Sharon Parker Hannifin Corporation Richland 269-629-2516 [email protected]

- Pneumatic Division
Bodfish Andrew Cascade Die Casting Group Sparta 616-887-1771 [email protected]
- Great Lakes
Bodnar Andrew Brondolin North America Benton Harbor 269-208-3867 [email protected]

Boeker Roberto ALUMAG Automotive, LLC. Plymouth 248-962-5086 [email protected]

Bokhart Brandon BorgWarner Rochester Hills [email protected]

Brauer Jason Pace Industries Muskegon 231-777-3941 [email protected]

Breach Joshua AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing Detroit 313-758-2000 [email protected]

Broughman Mike Non-Haz Hydraulic Fluids, LLC. Mason 517-740-4437 [email protected]

Brower Sharon Buffoli North America, Inc. Holland 616-403-6245 [email protected]

Brower Rodger BuhlerPrince, Inc. Holland 616-394-8201 [email protected]

Brown Matt Channel Pointe Consulting Muskegon 231-726-0234 [email protected]

Brown Todd AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing South Lyon 313-758-2000 [email protected]

Brown Mark Cross Technologies Group, Inc. Westland 734-895-8084 [email protected]

Bruursema Adam Pace Industries Muskegon 231-777-3941 [email protected]

Burns Jonathan Martinrea Metal Industries Auburn Hills 226-973-5483 [email protected]

Byrne Sarah Cosma Casting Michigan, Cosma Battle Creek 269-966-4900 [email protected]
International, Magna International
Calahan Matt Chrysler World Headquarters Auburn Hills 800-334-9200 [email protected]
& Technology Center
Carpenter Christopher Kalamazoo [email protected]

Chapman Colin Meridian Technologies Inc. Eaton Rapids 517-663-2700 [email protected]

- Magnesium Products of America
Chesney Kevin Michigan Automotive Compressor, Inc. Parma 517-796-3200 [email protected]

Clyde John Cascade Die Casting Group Sparta 616-887-1771 [email protected]

- Great Lakes
Cnossen Paul BuhlerPrince, Inc. Holland 616-394-8295 [email protected]

CONTACT KEY Pace Industries Corporate Rochester 888-343-2278 [email protected]

Headquarters
Cremer Mathew BuhlerPrince, Inc. Holland 616-394-8248 [email protected]

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 Membership Roster ELECTRIC IMMERSION
Last
De Jong
First
Benjamin
Company
BuhlerPrince, Inc.
City
Holland
Phone
616-394-8248
Email
[email protected]
HEATERS
Decker Raymond NanoMAG, LLC. Livonia 734-995-5550 [email protected] Heating efficiency > 99%
30 to 40 Watts per cm²
DeHoff Jeremy Cascade Die Casting Group Sparta 616-887-1771 [email protected]
- Great Lakes Power up to 50kW
Deorto David Cosma Casting Michigan, Cosma Battle Creek 269-966-4900 [email protected] Energy savings up to 50% compared to
International, Magna International
Donahue Charles Traverse City [email protected]
traditional heating methods
Temperature regulation (+/- 3.6°F)
Doornbos Jeff Cascade Die Casting Group - Group
Services/Corporate Headquarters
Grand Rapids 616-281-1660 [email protected]
Fast and smooth heating
Doty Herbert General Motors Corporation Fenton 248-606-4886 [email protected] Quick installation and easy maintenance
- R&D Technical Center
Drake Chuck Chem-Trend, LP. Piqua 517-546-4520 [email protected]

Dukic Joseph DieKast, Inc. Holland 616-298-8572 [email protected] JET COOLING FOR HPDC CE CERTIFIED & UL LISTED
Easlick Jason Martinrea Lake Orion [email protected]

Eaton James B&L Information Systems, Inc. Cassopolis 269-465-6207 [email protected]

Eblen David L K Machinery, Inc. Edinburgh 616-796-0777 [email protected]

Edwards Wesley Sinto America Grand Ledge 517-371-2460 [email protected] MANIFOLDS

Engleman Tim Chrysler World Headquarters Auburn Hills 800-334-9200 [email protected]

& Technology Center
Epler Loren Dynamic Surface Technologies Canton 734-459-8022 [email protected]

Ernvall Eric Brooklyn [email protected]

SPOTCOOL EVOLUTION
FLOWMASTER
Essex B. John Port City Ventures Muskegon [email protected] WATER QUALITY
SYSTEM

Farley Allen Cascade Die Casting Group Grand Rapids 616-455-4010 [email protected]
- Mid-State
Farver Bradley Michigan Die Casting, LLC. Dowagiac 269-462-4011 [email protected] Full suite of standard and custom products designed for porosity
control and efficient production.
Fassbender Michael Action Mold & Machining, Inc. Grand Rapids 616-452-1580 [email protected]

Faupel Thomas Meridian Technologies, Inc. Eaton Rapids 517-663-2700 [email protected] VAC ALERT
- Magnesium Products of America
Fazekas Stephen Cascade Die Casting Group - Group Grand Rapids 616-281-1660 [email protected]
Services/Corporate Headquarters
Filosena Kyle Innovation Central High School Grand Rapids [email protected]

Fredbloom Mike Sinto America Grand Ledge 517-371-2460 [email protected]

ULTIMATE VENT VACCUM BLOCKS JET COOLERS

Gibson Kevin Wilkast, Inc. Grand Rapids 616-281-2850 [email protected]
BLOCKS

Midland Technologies |[email protected]| www.midlandtechnologies.com

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Last First Company City Phone Email
Gonzalez Alain BuhlerPrince, Inc. Holland 616-394-8248 [email protected]

Goode John Wollin USA Plymouth 800-245-9232 [email protected]

Goodmanson Mark Ducker Troy 800-929-0086 [email protected]

Gorman Charles Sinto America Grand Ledge 517-371-2460 [email protected]

Gray Tom DieTech & Engineering, Inc. Grand Rapids 616-530-9030 [email protected]

Greene Patrick Cascade Die Casting Group - Group Grand Rapids 616-281-1660 [email protected]
Services/Corporate Headquarters
Greer David Meridian Lightweight Technologies Plymouth 248-663-8100 [email protected]
Corporate Head Office
Grutter Matthew Rockford [email protected]

Guaresimo David AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing Detroit 313-758-2000 [email protected]

Guthrie Brad BOHLER Lake Worth 888-368-3376 [email protected]

Guzman Pete BuhlerPrince, Inc. Holland 616-394-8214 [email protected]

Hake Devin UBE Machinery, Inc. Ann Arbor 734-741-7000 [email protected]

Halladay John Godfrey & Wing, Inc. Aurora 800-241-2579 [email protected]

Halpin Tom Diehl Tool Steel Grosse Pointe 800-543-1566 [email protected]

Hammer Bill Cascade Die Casting Group Sparta 616-887-1771 [email protected]

- Great Lakes
Hampton Donald Pace Industries Corporate Novi 888-343-2278 [email protected]
Headquarters
Harmon Kendra Sinto America Grand Ledge 517-371-2460 [email protected]

Hasenbusch Ronald Ford Motor Co. Port Sanilac 313-575-5296 [email protected]

Head Paul AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing Detroit 313-758-2000 [email protected]

Herman Edmund Creative Concepts Co, Inc. Shelby 586-247-4360 [email protected]

Township
Herrmann Rainer Herco, LLC. Auburn Hills 248-778-5119 [email protected]

Hoeft John Wollin USA Plymouth 800-245-9232 [email protected]

Hohman Ted Cascade Die Casting Group, Inc. Grand Rapids 616-281-1660 [email protected]
- Group Services/Corporate x107
Headquarters
Holland Ronald Retired Gowen 616-281-2850 [email protected]

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Last First Company City Phone Email
Hultman Paul Century Sun Metal Treating Traverse City 231-941-7800 [email protected]

Hurley Lourie Cascade Die Casting Group Sparta 616-887-1771 [email protected]

- Great Lakes
Ikerd Trevor Auto Cast, Inc. Grandville 616-534-4941 [email protected]

Ikerd Todd Auto Cast, Inc. Grandville 616-534-4941 [email protected]

Jacobson Steve BuhlerPrince, Inc. Holland 616-394-8248 [email protected]

Jakubiak Brad StrikoWestofen America Macomb 616-772-3705 [email protected]

Jensen Jeff Robert Bosch Technical Center Plymouth [email protected]

Jindal Nik Troy [email protected]

Johnson Dean Birch Machinery Co. Birch Run 989-624-9371 [email protected]

Jones Jerry Michigan Automotive Compressor, Inc. Parma 517-622-7000 [email protected]

Karban Robert Harrison

Township
Kern Matthew G & K Associates Troy 248-227-5511 [email protected]

Kilgus Todd Centracore De Mexico Saint Clair 586-776-5500 [email protected] FROM CONCEPT
Kim Chung- EKK, Inc. Farmington 248-624-9957 [email protected]
TO COMPONENT
Whee Hills
King Larry TAC Manufacturing Incorporated Jackson 517-789-7000 [email protected]
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Kirkman Jonathan Die Therm Engineering, LLC Ada 616-822-4016 [email protected]
for powder, design & manufacturing
- Grand Rapids
Klimowicz Gregory New GLDC, LLC. Muskegon 231-728-8802 [email protected]

Kline Kory PCS Company Fraser 800-521-0546 [email protected]

Koetje John Cascade Die Casting Group - Group Grand Rapids 616-281-1660 [email protected]
Services/Corporate Headquarters
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Kok Nicolas Wilkast, Inc. Grand Rapids 616-281-2850 [email protected]
» Scrap rate reduction »+HDWDȏDFNHGVOLGHU
» Part quality improvement » Sub inserts
Kozachik Melina Nobleton
» Down time reduction » Distributor/Ring
» Life time improvement
Kroes Tyler Martinrea International Auburn Hills 248-392-9767 [email protected]
» Maintenance optimization
Kukulis Charles General Die & Engineering, Inc. Grand Rapids 616-698-6961 [email protected]
» Cycle time reduction

Kwiek David General Die & Engineering, Inc. Grand Rapids 616-698-6961 [email protected] &RQWDFWXVWRGD\
- Grand Rapids, MI Email: [email protected]
LaGuire Laura Cascade Die Casting Group - Group Grand Rapids 616-281-1660 [email protected] T. +1 (647) 355-7669
Services/Corporate Headquarters

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 Membership Roster
Last First Company City Phone Email
Lakshman Puneeth Cosma Casting Michigan, Cosma Battle Creek 269-966-4900 [email protected]
International, Magna International http://www.drdiecast.com/die_casting_consulting_services.htm
Lambeth Mark Onsite Machining, Inc. Alma 989-681-5958 [email protected]

Landon Jessica Meridian Lightweight Technologies Plymouth 248-663-8100 [email protected]

Multi-slide to 4,000 ton
Corporate Head Office
Lapierre Craig Precision Die Cast, Inc. Kimball 810-294-5170 [email protected]
Bob McClintic, Owner/Consultant
Lee Robert BuhlerPrince, Inc. Holland 616-394-8248 [email protected] 523 Lincoln Lawns Dr NW
Lindsay David Oerlikon Balzers Coating USA, Inc. Wixom 248-960-9055 [email protected]
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49534
Lisinski Nancy Industrial Innovations, Inc. Grandville 616-249-1525 [email protected] Cell: 616-292-0454
Lockman Benjamin General Die & Engineering, Inc. Schoolcraft 616-698-6961 [email protected]
x1453
E-mail: [email protected]
Los Mark BuhlerPrince, Inc. Holland 616-394-8248 [email protected]

Lozon Justin Cascade Die Casting Group Sparta 616-887-1771 [email protected] www.DrDieCast.com
- Great Lakes
Mallick Tanweer Ford Motor Company Ypsilanti 734-523-3000 [email protected]
- Rawsonville Plant LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bmcclinticdiecast
Marek David Kentwater Tool & Mfg. Co. Comstock Park 616-784-7171 [email protected]
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Maria-Pillai Nandhaku- Cosma Casting Michigan, Cosma Portage 269-966-4900 [email protected]

maran International, Magna International
Martens Tiffany Cascade Die Casting Group Sparta 616-887-1771 [email protected]

Martin Michael
- Great Lakes
ItalPresseGauss Lagrange 616-772-3705 [email protected]
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Mason William Student Bellevue [email protected] standard models with bath sizes from 1600-lb. to 3800-lb. to
meet the metal requirements for numerous die casting machines.
Matsumoto Takashi UBE Machinery, Inc. Ann Arbor 734-741-7807 [email protected]
Innovative Design Features
Matthews Jeff Cascade Die Casting Group - Mid-State Grand Rapids 616-455-4010 [email protected] • Direct heat application to melt a full charge without
changing the metal properties
McClintic Robert Bob McClintic & Associates Grand Rapids 616-292-0454 [email protected] • Microprocessor-based digital temperature controller and
variable blower speed to maintain constant temperatures
McInerney Robert RJMII Holland 616-251-8923 [email protected] • Reduced surface area to reduce oxidation, increasing
quality and decreasing scrap
McKeough Bryan Ford Motor Company Macomb 734-536-4319 [email protected] • Self-contained system, requiring only an electrical
power source and gas feed

Mees Aaron TAC Manufacturing Incorporated Jackson 517-789-7000 [email protected]

To learn more or receive a quote,
Miller Doug Chem-Trend, LP. Newnan 517-546-4520 [email protected] call: 563.322.3079
or 563.340.5355 (mobile)
Mitra Rish AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing Detroit 313-758-2000 [email protected] or visit us online:
cal-miserfurnace.com
Monroe Troy General Die & Engineering, Inc. Grand Rapids 616-698-6961 [email protected]

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Last First Company City Phone Email
Moran Jim Cascade Die Casting Group - Group Grand Rapids 616-281-1660 [email protected]
Services/Corporate Headquarters
Mowatt Victor West Michigan Tool & Die Benton 269-925-0900 [email protected]
Harbor
Mulder John Master Finish Co. Grand Rapids 616-245-1228 [email protected]

Norwood Shawn New GLDC, LLC. Muskegon 231-726-4002 [email protected]

O'Ryan Charlie StrikoWestofen America Northampton 616-772-3705 [email protected]

Owens Melissa BuhlerPrince, Inc. Holland 616-394-8248 [email protected]

Panvini Andrea PiQ2 25123 BRESCIA +39 030 [email protected]

6595058
Perkins Kathy BuhlerPrince, Inc. Holland 616-394-8248 [email protected]

Petraska Leisa Meridian Lightweight Technologies Plymouth 248-663-8100 [email protected]

Corporate Head Office
Petrillo Joe Meridian Lightweight Technologies Plymouth 248-663-8100 [email protected]
Corporate Head Office
Pienta Jeffrey TAC Manufacturing Incorporated Jackson 517-789-7000 [email protected]

Porter Meaghan AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing Detroit 313-758-2000 [email protected]

Potter Craig Pace Industries Corporate Novi 888-343-2278 [email protected]

Headquarters
Prevost Sean Innovation Central High School Grand Rapids [email protected]

Pridmore Stephen Pace Industries Corporate Novi 888-343-2278 [email protected]

Headquarters
Prucha Tom MetalMorphasis, LLC. Rochester 248-650-1781 [email protected]

Quintana Luis BuhlerPrince, Inc. Holland 616-394-8248 [email protected]

Quirk Steven Cascade Die Casting Group Sparta 616-887-1771 [email protected]

- Great Lakes
Ramesh Abhiram Chrysler World Headquarters and Auburn Hills 800-334-9200 [email protected]
Technology Center
Ramos Carlos Chrysler World Headquarters Shelby 800-334-9200 [email protected]
& Technology Center Township
Raymond Rachel EKK, Inc. Farmington 248-624-9957 [email protected]
Hills
Reeves Martin Fontec-global, LLC. Holland 636-327-5777 [email protected]

Remler Robert Ultraseal America, Inc. Long Grove 734-222-9478 [email protected]

Rikkers Steve Allied Mineral Products Sparta 616-291-6912 [email protected]

Roborecki Jacob AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing Detroit 313-758-2000 [email protected]

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Last First Company City Phone Email
Rookus Tom BuhlerPrince, Inc. Holland 616-394-8230 [email protected]

Rovere Massimo Cosma Casting Michigan, Cosma Battle Creek 269-966-4900 [email protected]
International, Magna International
Rozema Phil BuhlerPrince, Inc. Holland 616-394-8248 [email protected]

Rudnik Paul Plansee USA, LLC. Saline 508-553-3800 [email protected]

Sarver Matt Caledonia [email protected]

Scharpe Thomas Henkel Corporation Cape Coral 866-332-7024 [email protected]

Scholten Tom BuhlerPrince, Inc. Holland 616-394-6903 [email protected]

Schroeder Matthew Mag-Tec Casting Corporation Jackson 517-789-8505 [email protected]

Schroeder Allen Mag-Tec Casting Corporation Jackson 517-789-8505 [email protected]

Schroeder Chad Mag-Tec Casting Jackson 517-789-8505 [email protected]

Scott Sam Industrial Innovations, Inc. Grandville 616-214-3036 [email protected]

Seaver Sean MillerKnoll Zeeland 616-654-5681 [email protected]

Selby Thomas Nexteer Fenton 248-340-8200 [email protected]

Settineri Samuel Eaton Marshall 269-781-0200 [email protected]

Sexton Dale New GLDC, LLC. Muskegon 231-726-4002 [email protected]

Shevela Alan Aludyne Howell 517-548-0500 [email protected]

Sholapurwalla Adi ESI Group North America Farmington 248-381-8040 [email protected]

Hills
Silva Rene ItalPresseGauss Lagrange 616-772-3705 [email protected]

Simmons Scott Henkel Corporation - Adhesives Madison 866-332-7024 [email protected]

Technologies Heights
Smith Kevin AAM - American Axle Detroit 313-758-2000 [email protected]
& Manufacturing
Smith David Auto Cast, Inc. Grandville 616-534-4941 [email protected]

Smith Robert JudCo Manufacturing Walled Lake 313-489-0770

Snyder Michael Midwest Prod Spec, Inc. Muskegon 231-767-9942 [email protected]

Spierenburg Steve BuhlerPrince, Inc. Holland 616-394-8248 steve.spierenburg@buhlerprince.

com
Starook Bruce BuhlerPrince, Inc. Holland 616-394-8273 [email protected]

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Last First Company City Phone Email
Starook Matthew Grand Haven [email protected]

Thomas Tim Michigan Automotive Compressor, Inc. Parma 517-622-7000 [email protected]

Torres Enrique BuhlerPrince, Inc. Holland 616-394-8248 [email protected]

Torrey Donald Hill and Griffith Company Saint Joseph 513-921-1075 [email protected]

Van Slambrouck John Century Sun Metal Treating Hudsonville 800-800-5806 [email protected]

Veenstra Jon Castool Tooling Systems Uxbridge 905-852-0121 [email protected]

Vian Scott Pace Industries Novi 888-343-2278 [email protected]

Corporate Headquarters
Vosburgh Kurt Wollin USA Plymouth 800-245-9232 [email protected]

Wallace Randy Ritchey Metals Company, Inc. Angola 260-668-3407 randy.wallace@midwestmetalex-

change.com
Warner Mark Auto Cast, Inc. Grandville 616-534-4941 [email protected]

Warner Jeff BuhlerPrince, Inc. Holland 616-394-8248 [email protected]

Warnick Keith JKW International, LLC. Ferndale 248-881-6836 [email protected]

Wawrzyniak William Precision Die Cast, Inc. Kimball 810-294-5170 [email protected]

Weiler Jonathan Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc. Strathroy 519-246-9600 [email protected]

- Global Technology Center
Weiss Mark Metropolitan Alloys Corporation Detroit 313-366-4443 [email protected]

Whicker Joel Chem-Trend, LP. Gallatin 517-545-7980 [email protected]

Wiegerink Gerrit Student Holland 616-994-2954 [email protected]

Wiegerink Tanner Student Holland [email protected]

Wilkerson Emma Student Ada [email protected]

Wilkerson Thomas Wilkast, Inc. Grand Rapids 616-281-2850 [email protected]

Wilkerson Curt Wilkast, Inc. Grand Rapids 616-281-2850 [email protected]

Williams Gary Centracore, LLC. Saint Clair 586-776-5500 [email protected]

Wilson William Mag-Tec Casting Corporation Jackson 517-789-8505 [email protected]

Wisdom John Pace Industries, Corporate Novi 888-343-2278 [email protected]

Headquarters
Wolf Dave Ellwood Specialty Steel Grandville 800-932-2188 [email protected]

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Last First Company City Phone Email MACHINE, INC. NOW UP TO
Worthy Robert SAPP, Inc. Grand Ledge 616-796-0777 [email protected] 800 TON!
Xu Gordon AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing Detroit 313-758-2000 [email protected]

Young Robert Cascade Die Casting Group Sparta 616-887-1771 [email protected]

- Great Lakes
Zecman Kurt Pegasus Industries, Inc. Redford 313-937-3350 [email protected]

Zheng Li Gil-Mar Mfg Canton 517-316-5299 [email protected]

Zubrzycki Steve DeepHow Grand Rapids 313-880-3937 [email protected]

Zuniga David Cascade Die Casting Group Sparta 616-887-1771 [email protected]

- Great Lakes

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 Chapter 3 Objectives 2022
WHEN IS TOOL The purpose and objectives of the Chapter shall be as
follows:
Scholarship Award Winners
STEEL SIMILAR, • To advance the science of die casting and the

BUT NOT THE SAME? utilization of die casting through education

and research.
NADCA Chapter 3
Hardness Values
• To advance the knowledge and application We are pleased to announce the following scholarship award winners for 2022/2023 school year. Thanks to the
of the science of die casting, and to institute leadership of our board, our generous supporters, and benefactors, we have been able to continue to provide in-
and participate in projects for the attainment creasingly significant scholarships.
of the result.

• To support and stimulate the study and de-

velopment of the theory and practice of die
Emma Wilkerson
casting and related sciences, including engi-
neering, metallurgy, physics, chemistry, and Emma is the daughter of Tom and Cindy Wilk-
mechanics. erson of ADA, MI. The Wilkerson’s’ are partners
of Wikast, Inc., a Grand Rapids based Aluminum
and zinc die casting company.
• To accumulate and disseminate authoritative
Charpy Impact Values scientific information relating to the devel- Emma is a senior at Grand Valley State Uni-
opment of die casting including the process, versity where she is finishing her studies in ad-
design, application, testing, and finishing as vertising and public relations. On graduating
may be available trhough research, field ex- she hopes to join the family business and help it
perience, and special study. continue to grow and prosper.

Emma is a third time applicant and received a

• To provide, evaluate, and exchange informa- $2,200 scholarship.
tion related to safety in the die casting indus-
try, including its industrial hygience, physical,
and mechanical aspects. Emma is receiving her Scholarship Certificate from Bob
McClintic, NADCA Chapter 3 Scholarship Chair.

• Educate, train, and recruit young people into

the discipline of die-casting.
Both blocks were heat treated in the same furnace at the
same time to achieve same hardness. • The Chapter can manifest these objectives Melina Kozachik
When it comes to charpy impact values – DH31-EX has through the presentation of speakers on
significantlybettercorepropertiesthan2367-Modified, subjects of interest to the membership, so- Melina is a third-year Engi-
due to the higher hardenability of DH31-EX. cial events where technical persons may be neering student attending Pur-
drawn together, acting as a conduit for schol- due University, Fort Wayne. She
Additionalbenefitsincludebetterheatcheckandgross arship awards, the presentation of technical is pursuing a degree in Mechani-
cracking resistance along with reduced tool maintenance. seminars, and other activities that may en- cal Engineering. She is a mem-
hance the objectives of the North American
Result: Longer tool life and better parts. ber of the Purdue Fort Wayne,
Die Casting Association. Women’s Soccer Team.
DH31-EX—NADCA certified since 2011 She is a 2019 graduate of Hud-
sonville High School in Hudson-

NORTH AMERICAN DIE CASTING ASSOCIATION

ville, MI.

Melina is a third-time award

A Daido Steel Partner Company
recipient and was awarded
$2,200.
CHAPTER 3
High Hardenability Grades: International Mold Steel, Inc.
DH31-EX* & DHA-World*
Melina is receiving her Chapter 3 Scholarship Award Certificate from Phil
1155 Victory Place
*NADCA CERTIFIED Hebron,KY41048USA Rozema, Sales Engineer for Buhler and Chapter Treasurer and Program
NORTH AMERICAN DIE CASTING ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY 2022-2023
Chairman. Next to Melina is her father Dave Kozachik, also of Buhler.
859.342.6000 IMSTEEL.COM Chapter 3

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 2022 NADCA Michigan Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Award Winners for Die Casting Advancement

Western Michigan University Programs

By: Bob McClintic, Chapter 3 Scholarship and Endowment Chair

Matthew Rikkers To bring a new generation into the die cast industry and support continuing advancement of die casting
education by use of scholarships, Chapters 3 and 39 Scholarship committees explored endowment programs
Matt is the son of Steve and Katie Rikkers of at two Michigan universities. Western Michigan University (WMU) in Kalamazoo and Michigan Technological
Grand Rapids, Michigan. University (MTU) in Houghton, MI. We learned that by working with programs such as the WMU Foundation,
our money would be multiplied through their managed portfolios.
He is a graduate from Forest Hills Northern
High School and currently attends Central Mich- In March 2021, Chapter 39 created a NADCA endowment at WMU funded 85%/15% by Chapter 39 and
igan University where he is pursuing a degree NADCA National. Chapter 39 then merged its operation with chapter to form one Michigan NADCA chapter
in business. (Expected graduation May 2025). (Chapter 3) By October the MI NADCA endowment had already accumulated $1,300 in interest. Chapter 3
then added an additional $23,000 from its 2021/2022 endowment budget, with Chapter board commitment to
Matt is a first-time applicant and received a continue such support of the endowment for the next five years.
$2,200 scholarship.
In March 2022 we met with Dr. Sam Ramrattan, Key Professor in the metal casting school, and identified
2 students for the first awards. They are both currently serving internships at a large die casting operation in
Wisconsin and will receive $3,000 each.

As the industry continues to suffer a shortage of skilled employees, the WMU program in association with
companies that sponsor meaningful internships, will progress in providing the best problem solvers of our
future business.
Pictured with Matthew is Bob McClintic, NADCA Chapter
3 Scholarship Chair.

WMU:
Summer Foundry
Kaia Donay Short Course
Kaia Donay is the daughter of Greg Donay and Ni- WMU has resumed its Summer
cole Kibiloski. She is from Coldwater, Michigan and Foundry Short Course. NADCA
is a freshman at Trine University in Angola, IN and Chapter 3 supports this program
is double majoring in Marketing and Management, by sponsoring 4 to 6, 10th to 12th
as well as potentially working for her master’s de- grade High School students. This
gree and will graduate in May of 2025. year the program runs from June
27th to July 1st.
Upon graduating, Kaia hopes to follow in her
The $700 program fee includes room and board on campus. Prospective students and parents can get addi-
grandfather, Larry Donay, and father, Greg’s, foot-
tional information by contacting Dr. Sam Ramrattan, Foundry Education Foundation Key Professor, Department
steps in the Metal/Die Casting Industry. She states,
of Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems at [email protected] or 269-76-3373.
“I have grown up hearing about this industry and it
is something that has always interested me.”
On June 30 from 6-9 PM, students will also meet representatives from metal casting companies through-
out Indiana, Michigan and Ohio who will showcase projects and careers in their industries. I highly encourage
Kaia is a first-time award winner and was awarded
die casters to participate in this opportunity.
$2,200.
Presenting the scholarship award certificate to Kaia For scholarship information for any of the above programs, contact one of the members of the Scholarship and
is Bob Worthy, NADCA Chapter 3 board and National Endowment Committee:
Board of Governors Member.
Bob McClintic - [email protected]
Ron Holland - [email protected]
Bob Worthy - [email protected]

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 NADCA Chapter 3 2022 Golf Outing
2022 Golf Outing Sponsorship Opportunities

Last year, NADCA Chapter 3 resumed our wildly successful Golf Outing after a one year hiatus for Covid. We also
moved our outing to Saskatoon Golf Club, which allowed us all to play at one location. In 2022, we will also be at Golf Towel Sponsor NADCA Event Sponsor Golf Ball Sponsor
Saskatoon after many rave reviews of the course condition, fantastic food and services! We anticipate a record turnout
$4,000 $3,000 $2,750
again for this year so please consider responding quickly for our event in 2022. We offer opportunities for golf as well
as various sponsorships, as you will reach a wide, diverse audience, second only to the NADCA National Cast Expo. • Company name on golf towels • Large welcoming banner • Company name on golf
given to each golfer displayed on the clubhouse balls given to each golfer
Sponsorship limited to 1 sponsor • Contact information on all Sponsorship limited to 1 sponsor
Thank You, Sponsors Join Us As A Member Deadline: July 8th documents
Sponsorship limited to 1 sponsor
Thanks to our magnificent golf sponsors, NADCA In 2021-2022 we resumed in-person dinner meetings
Chapter 3 was able to award direct scholarships for 2022 this past fall. Due to our brilliant and generous golf spon-
to four worthy young people so that they can attend sors, we offer the business and dinner meetings free to
school that focuses on their potential employment in the all chapter 3 members as well as students. So please Rent a Hole Dinner Sponsor Vendor Reception Sponsor
die cast industry. We support a WMU Scholarship Endow- join NADCA and request membership in Chapter 3. This $2,000 $750 $700
ment to assist needy students in the WMU casting pro- is the best venue to spend your die cast advertising bud- • Company gets one hole on each • Large banner displayed in • Large banner displayed at
gram. We are also a major supporter of the WMU Casting get, because you’ll not only be seen, but also help edu- course to run any event you dining area the venue in recognition
Short Course that exposes interested high schoolers to cation efforts in the die cast field. want (Ex: hole in one contest,
Sponsorship limited to 9 sponsors Sponsorship limited to 10 sponsors
metal casting. putting contest, etc.)

What's more, we able to offer our meetings free to 2022 Golf Outing Registration Limited to 5 sponsors

involved high school and college students interested in

the die cast industry. This is all due to our golf and direc- We expect an even larger turn-out this year, so sign
tory sponsors, and we thank you so much. To see a list of up soon! We have many opportunities for sponsorship Hole Flag Sponsorship “Keg at the Turn” Sponsor Breakfast Sponsor
our 2021 sponsors and photos of some of the world class of various activities, and even offer a chance to rent a
$500 $475 $350
athletes who participated in our 2021 outing please go to hole so your company can advertise its product and have
nadcachapter3.org, and feel free to browse our website, personnel running a hole-in-one contest or anything you • Company name on a hole flag • Signage near kegs • Large banner displayed in
see what more we offer, and make plans to sponsor our want to do on your rented hole. (the flags will be yours to keep) dining area
Sponsorship limited to 18 sponsors
2022 event. Sponsorship limited to 18 sponsors Sponsorship limited to 9 sponsors
Deadline: July 8th

2022 Golf Outing Date: Hole Sponsor Range Ball Sponsor Product Sponsor
$250 $150
August 19, 2022 • Company name on a tee box • Sign on driving range • Donate products to be used
on each course as raffle prizes or in outing
at Saskatoon Golf Club prize bags
Sponsorship limited to 90 sponsors

Additional sponsorship opportunities available upon request.

All sponsors are also mentioned on the rule sheet, sponsor sheet
on each table at dinner, and noted on the chapter web site.

Deadline: July 29th

Register your foursome at:
For more details or to make a donation, visit:
https://NADCA-chapter-3-golf- www.nadcachapter3.org
outing.perfectgolfevent.com nadcagolfouting.com

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 2021 AWARD WINNERS
ALUMINUM – 1 TO 10 LBS
A&B DIE CASTING COMPANY/
2021 TO COMPETE IN 2022 BENDA TOOL & MODEL WORKS
DIE CASTING Part: Display Lower Housing
MateriaL: A383
caster award noMinee(s):
Ryszard Urbaniak

AWARD WINNERS
Innovative die casting design entries may be entered in weigHt: 1.5 lbs cUstoMer:
the 2021 Die Casting Design Competition. All award-
end MarKet: Medical Arthrex California Technology
winning castings will be displayed next year at NADCA’s
Die Casting Congress & Tabletop, September 13-15 in
Lexington, KY.
FUNCTION OF PART
For the last 47 years NADCA has sponsored its International Die The competition is open to die castings from aluminum,
The Synergy NanoScope imaging system is the first
Casting Design Competition to showcase outstanding die cast magnesium, zinc, semi-solid & squeeze, and other alloy
medical-grade, 3-in-1, chip-on-tip, single-use camera
designs, while acknowledging the continuous contribution die families. Within each category, there are more specific
system. The NanoScope combines the latest technol-
casters provide to the manufacturing industry. levels: aluminum under 1 pound; aluminum 1-to-10
ogy in 1 mm imaging sensors, LED lighting, image
pounds; aluminum over 10 pounds; aluminum squeeze/
management, and OR integration with an intuitive
Long gone are the days of die castings being simple commodities. semi-solid; aluminum any size with decorative finish;
zinc under 6 ounces/non-electroplated; zinc over 6
tablet control. The portability of the NanoScope visu-
Today’s die castings require many hours of engineering time to alization system allows surgeons to perform minimally
ounces/non-electroplated; zinc any size with decorative
ensure the die and the process are designed to repeatedly make invasive arthroscopy in the operating room, in a pro-
finish; magnesium over 0.5 pound; and magnesium
complex, high quality parts. Die castings are often expected cedure room or diagnostically in the physician’s office.
under 0.5 pound.
to replace multiple components in an assembly to reduce cost
and weight. The winners of the 2021 International Die Casting
Any number of die castings may be entered in the awards
Competition have utilized the advantages of die casting to produce competition. Complete and submit a separate entry form PREVIOUS PROCESS TO PRODUCE PART
complex parts with exceptional quality; often replacing multiple for each casting or assembly of castings. As-cast entries Previously machined from billet aluminum 6061 alloy.
components with one casting. These castings push the envelope of are required (post trimming). The metal surface cannot
what is possible in die casting, both for more traditional markets, be improved or concealed by tumbling, shot blasting,
and for some not so typical markets. coating or other surface treatments. NADCA encourages
sending secondary processed samples, but these must be
ADVANTAGES GAINED
Categories in the competition are grouped by material and include in addition to the as-cast parts.
In an effort to reduce cost and increase production to
meet demand, Arthrex engineers pursued die casting
aluminum, magnesium, zinc and other alloy families, including
as an alternative process. Prior to their introduction to
aluminum and magnesium structural die casting. Both custom and Castings submitted for the competition MUST have
approval in writing from the customer allowing NADCA A&B, the engineers had been told by all other po-
captive casters are eligible. For each category, there are four equally
to use the casting(s) in exhibitions and magazine articles. tential die casters that the part was not a good candi-
weighted criteria: ingenuity of casting and/or product design,
When possible, information and photographs describing date for die casting given the very thin cross-section.
overall quality, cost savings as compared to other manufacturing Arthrex engineers had been told that the only way to
the design process will be published in Die Casting
processes, and the part’s contribution to expanding the market for produce the part as a die casting was to double the
Engineer magazine, but because of proprietary reasons,
die castings. A panel of independent judges, acknowledged experts, wall thickness, then post-machine all internal fea-
not all information can be shared. Such exceptions should
with no ties to eligible casters, choose the winners. be noted on your entry form. tures to meet their weight and component clearance
requirements. A&B was able to design and construct
NADCA will honor this year’s award winners at its 2021 Die More information and electronic entry form can be tooling capable of die casting the part to net shape,
Casting Industry Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, October 5 at found at www.diecasting.org/castings/competition. All reducing the needed post machining operations to a
12:15 - 2:00 pm during the Die Casting Congress & Exposition entries must be submitted by June 13, 2022. For more minimum and greatly reducing the overall final cost
in Indianapolis, IN. The luncheon is an exceptional opportunity to information, contact: Beau Glim at [email protected]. while also maintaining cosmetic requirements.
meet this year’s winners and learn more about their innovations. Send sample casting(s) to:
NADCA - 2022 Casting Competition
3250 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Ste. 101
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
A&B Die Casting Company /
Benda Tool & Model Works, Inc
900 alfred nobel dr.
Hercules, ca 94547 Usa

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2021 AWARD WINNERS
ALUMINUM – 10 TO 50 LBS ALUMINUM – OVER 50 LBS
KENWALT DIE CAST CORP MERCURY MARINE –
MERCURY CASTINGS
PART: Control Deck CASTER AWARD NOMINEE(S): PART: V12 Engine Block CASTER AWARD NOMINEE(S):
MATERIAL: 380 Kenneth W. Zaucha MATERIAL: A362 Alex Monroe, Clay Rasmussen,
WEIGHT: 13 lbs CUSTOMER: WEIGHT: 72.5 lbs Mark Potratz, Josh Cady, Eric Kessenich,
END MARKET: Video Gaming Incredible Technologies END MARKET: Marine Craft (ÝōQŕƷŋÝōɕ(Ýƣĭā ńŕōāĩĈĭŋ

FUNCTION OF PART FUNCTION OF PART

Control deck / operating station for slot machine. Engine block for outboard motor.

PREVIOUS PROCESS TO PRODUCE PART PREVIOUS PROCESS TO PRODUCE PART

Previously consisted of an assembly of parts includ- No previous process at Mercury. This V12 engine is an
ing sheet metal (both powder coated and chromed), innovative, first-in-class production engine of 600hp.
plastic injection molding, and thermoforming. Prior V12 examples have been made from sand or
perm-mold.

ADVANTAGES GAINED
By reducing the assembly to one solid part, die casting ADVANTAGES GAINED
was able to reduce assembly time, look cleaner and Fully automated die cast cell produces casting in a
simpler to slot players, and have a nice aesthetic finish short cycle time and serialization (laser engraved bar-
that stands out. It also provides more rigidity and feels code) for full traceability. Tighter dimensional contral
sturdier than an assembly of sheet metal parts. and repeatability, along with thinner walls (weight
reduction) compared to other casting processes. A362
provides corrosion resistance for marine applications.
Leveraged tooling lessons on previous V6 and V8
Kenwalt Die Cast Corp blocks to produce a highly reliable V12 die cast tool
8719 Bradley Ave that weighs over 50 tons.
Sun Valley, CA 91352 USA

Mercury Marine – Mercury Castings

W6250 Pioneer Road
Fond du Lac, WI 54936 USA

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2021 AWARD WINNERS
MAGNESIUM UNDER 0.5 LB MAGNESIUM 0.5 TO 5 LBS
PACE INDUSTRIES CHICAGO WHITE METAL
CASTINGS, INC.
Part: Sprocket Cover caster award noMinee(s): PART: Waygate Technologies – 140M2499 CASTER AWARD NOMINEE(S):
MateriaL: AZ91D Pat Gleason & Pace Industries Engineering Team MATERIAL: AZ91D Neil Brown
weigHt: .49 lb cUstoMer: WEIGHT: 1.1 lbs CUSTOMER:
end MarKet: Automotive Harley-Davidson Motor Company END MARKET: Industrial Inspection Equipment Waygate Technologies

FUNCTION OF PART FUNCTION OF PART

The sprocket cover serves several functions. First, it Remote visual inspection camera used to inspect
is a prominent feature on the high side of the mo- aerospace or automotive engines, amongst many
torcycle presenting stylized shapes and medallions. other applications.
Secondly, the cover contains and seals high tempera-
ture oil. It does this through an as cast groove, which
receives a press in place compressible seal. PREVIOUS PROCESS TO PRODUCE PART
The customer came to CWM after trying
thixomolding on a previous version. CWM provided a
PREVIOUS PROCESS TO PRODUCE PART trusted engineering design service and understood the
Previously made through a high pressure die cast customer’s needs with the difficult part design.
aluminum process. The aluminum high pressure die
casting process required thicker walls for all features,
increasing weight and providing different challenges ADVANTAGES GAINED
for packaging, sealing, and noise dampening. Interest- The CWM team worked closely with Waygate to
ingly, this product is also used as-cast with no ma- develop an optimized casting that provided all the
chined features. essential functions required for the end product,
while still meeting cost targets. Some of the required
standards were: need to pass a drop test, improvement
ADVANTAGES GAINED in the overall appearance, and need to dissipate heat.
The primary advantage of high pressure die casting The part also needed to offer advanced ergonomics, all
magnesium is the weight savings. The difference in while maintaining correct weight distribution.
material density (magnesium vs aluminum) alone
provided ~30% weight reduction. When considering
the reduced thickness allowable by magnesium in the
casting process, the overall weight savings was closer Chicago White Metal Castings, Inc.
to 50% with the vehicle level impact doubled due to 649 N Rt. 83
this cover being used twice per engine assembly. Bensenville, IL 60106 USA

Pace Industries
310 congress street west
Maple Lake, Mn 55358 Usa

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2021 AWARD WINNERS
MAGNESIUM OVER 5 LBS MAgNeSIuM tHIxoMoLDINg
MERIDIAN LIGHTWEIGHT LUCID MOTORS
TECHNOLOGIES
PART: Strut Tower Brace CASTER AWARD NOMINEE(S): Part: Display Cluster Housing caster award noMinee(s):
MATERIAL: AE44 Jon Weiler MateriaL: AM60B Lucas Jungmann
WEIGHT: 7.9 lbs CUSTOMER: weigHt: 1.4 lbs
END MARKET: ƍƇŕŋŕƇĭƣĈ Ford Motor Company end MarKet: Automotive

FUNCTION OF PART FUNCTION OF PART

The strut-tower brace primarily joins the strut-towers The display cluster / instrumentation cluster in the LU-
providing stiffness, attaches to the cowl in five loca- CID Air ‘floats’ above the instrument panel (dashboard) in
tions, acts as the mounting location for the super- the interior of the vehicle. The instrument cluster housing
charger coolant reservoir, and serves as the lower functions as a cosmetic A-surface part as well as a structural
part. The magnesium housing, houses the triple display
mount for the hood lift strut, a Mustang first. The
cluster as well as connects to the cross car beam.
strut tower brace also visually highlights the inter-
cooled supercharger manifold.
PREVIOUS PROCESS TO PRODUCE PART
Typically there are several parts that make up a cluster
display assembly. Magnesium castings are not typically used
PREVIOUS PROCESS TO PRODUCE PART for A-surfaces. Wanted to significantly reduce the complex-
The magnesium one-piece casting replaces two sepa- ity of the assembly, especially with the potential for stack
rate components in the previous generation design up challenges. Opted for a single piece that was structural
– an extruded and welded aluminum strut tower brace and used A-surface geometry form in conjunction with the
and a stamped steel K-brace. These components pro- studio geometry to gain the stiffness as needed. The housing
vide structure between the strut towers and attach to has a nominal wall thickness of 2mm or less. Needed an
ultra light part, since the cantilever attachment was very
the cowl in five locations.
large. Thixomolded magnesium was the only choice, as an
economical method for making such a large thin part that
could be cantilevered. Aluminum would have required
ADVANTAGES GAINED significantly thicker walls. The A-surface quality from mag-
The one-piece magnesium casting provides a 46% nesium thixomolding allowed for minimal clean up of the
weight reduction, reduction from two components to part before painting.
one, additional mounting features for the supercharger
coolant reservoir and hood strut lift, as well as signifi- ADVANTAGES GAINED
cant aesthetic design appeal. Dimensionally the thixomolding magnesium has allowed
for incredibly low standard deviations of dimensions and
highly accurate surfaces and features. Minimal processes
involved – casting, trimming, painting. Significantly reduces
Meridian Lightweight Technologies the number of parts that are needed to construct the display
25 MacNab Avenue assembly, including the typical inside structural compo-
nent. The part has an incredibly long sprue to edge of part
Strathroy, Ontario N7G 4H6 distance (~425mm), especially given its nominal wall thick-
Canada ness. The head impact requirements necessitated a material
with high elongation, leading to AM60B being chosen.
The team had to then overcome the challenges of casting
AM60B with an A-surface finish.

LUCID Motors
7373 gateway Blvd.
newark, ca 94560 Usa
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2021 AWARD WINNERS
ZINC OVER 6 OZ ZINC – DECORATIVE FINISH
BRUSCHI S.P.A. DYNACAST ELGIN DIVISION
PART: Bezel CASTER AWARD NOMINEE(S): PART: Knob Grip CASTER AWARD NOMINEE(S):
MATERIAL: Zamak 5 Simone Maggiori and Paolo Rastelli MATERIAL: Zamak 3 Elgin Engineering Team
WEIGHT: 18.3 oz CUSTOMER: WEIGHT: 4.8 oz CUSTOMER:
END MARKET: ƍƇŕŋŕƇĭƣĈ ZF Group END MARKET: ƍƇŕŋŕƇĭƣĈ ZF Electronic Systems

FUNCTION OF PART FUNCTION OF PART

Aesthetic bezel for steering wheel cover with hollows Shift-By-Wire System
for multifunctional switches.

PREVIOUS PROCESS TO PRODUCE PART

PREVIOUS PROCESS TO PRODUCE PART Plastic injection was used as a prototype, but received
Previously made from plastic. Bruschi was involved complaints of a “cheap feel” and “a slippery feel” causing
early in the project and helped the customer to pick inaccurate shifting.
zinc high pressure die casting.

ADVANTAGES GAINED
ADVANTAGES GAINED The high pressure die casting was able to create a
Zinc die casting provides stiffness, metal touch feel- high quality part that was able to fully incorporate
ing, easy painting possibility for high level aesthetic the complex geometry the customer was looking for.
requirement, increased safety due to stability, and The process automatically removed the runner at the
robustness that the plastic parts could not. machine, which eliminated the need for trimming
and associated tooling costs. Elimination of second-
ary machining lowered the cost of the part below
customer expectations.
Bruschi s.p.a.
Via Mendosio, 26
Abbiategrasso, Milano 20081
Dynacast Elgin Division
Italy
195 Corporate Drive
Elgin, IL 60123 USA

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2022 Schedule of Events
Chapter 3
2022-2023 Board Member Information

Position Name/Company Phone/Cell Email

Chairperson Todd Ikerd 616-534-4941 [email protected]
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Elected 1/22 thru 2022 Auto Cast
Vice Chairperson Steve Barendse 231-288-7081 [email protected]
Elected 1/22 thru 2022 Carpenter Brothers Inc.
Treasurer Phil Rozema 616-394-8202 [email protected] Theme for the Year, “Returning”
Elected 1/22 thru 2023 BuhlerPrince, Inc. 616-520-5115
Program Chairpersons Bob Worthy - The Worthy Company 517-204-6430 [email protected]
Steve Quirk - Cascade Die Casting 616-887-1771 [email protected] March
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January February
6-9 Key West Executive
Secretary Rob McInerney 616-251-8923 [email protected] 13 Board Meeting - Zoom 11 Board Meeting - Zoom
Conference
Assumed 1/22 thru 2022 Publish Directory
21 Board & Dinner Meeting
Membership Chairperson Mike Martin 248-520-6581 [email protected]
Talent Acquisition / Retention
Location: Osgood Brewing
Trustee Bob Worthy 517-204-6430 [email protected]
The Worthy Company
Trustee Ron Holland 616-886-7947 [email protected]
April May June
Education Chairperson Don Torrey 269-208-5770 [email protected] 18 Board Meeting 13 Board Meeting 10 Board Meeting
Hill and Griffith [email protected]
NADCA Dinner Meeting Golf Registration Open Kick Off Golf Outing
Scholarship Chairperson Bob McClintic 616-288-5169 [email protected] Open Q&A - Board of Govenors
NADCA Class 27 Western MI Short Course
McClintic & Associates 616-292-0454 Location: Osgood Brewing
Advertising Chairperson Jon Burns 248-260-0243 [email protected]
Martinrea Metals Inc.
Trustee Bill Berry 616-530-9030 [email protected]
BOG Rep DTE
July August September
Trustee Brad Guthrie 313-587-9053 brad.guthrie@michiganconsultingser-
Michigan Consulting Services, LLC vicesllc.com 8 Board Meeting 12 Board Meeting 9 Board Meeting

Trustee Allen Farley 616-755-5006 [email protected] NADCA Class 18 Golf Vendor Night / Reception 13-15 NADCA Congress & Tabletop
Cascade Die Casting
19 Golf Outing
Trustee Jeremy DeHoff 231-638-7843 [email protected]
Cascade Die Casting
Golf Chairperson Steve Rikkers 616-291-6912 [email protected]
Allied Mineral Products
Trustee Steve Quirk 616-887-1771 [email protected] October November December
Cascade Die Casting x601
815-529-6362
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Board Meeting 11 Board Meeting 9 Board Meeting

NADCA Class 2023 Kickoff NADCA Board Elections

Trustee Adam Bruursema 231-777-3941 [email protected]
Pace Industries
CHAPTER 3 2023 Budget
Trustee Nandha Mariapillai 269-966-4900 [email protected]
Cosma Casting of Battle Creek MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY 2022-2023
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C2 Aliya Analytical, Inc. 3415 Roger B. Chaffee Memorial Blvd. Suite 616-475-0059 itothen.com
210, Wyoming, MI 49548

4 Allied Mineral Products 2700 Scioto Parkway 614-876-0244 alliedmineral.com

Columbus, OH 43221

56 B&L Information Systems, Inc. 4707 Rambo Road 269-465-6207 blinfo.com

Bridgman, MI 49106 x334

27 Bob McClintic & Associates 523 Lincoln Lawns Drive NW 616-292-0454 drdiecast.com
/ Dr. Die Cast Walker, MI 49534

35 Brach Machine, Inc. 4814 Ellicott Street Road 585-343-9134 brachmachine.com

Batavia, NY 14020

B BuhlerPrince Inc. 670 Windcrest Drive 616-394-8248 buhlerprince.com

Holland, MI 49423

27 Cal-Miser 3429 Miller Ave 847-682-3592 cal-miserfurnace.com

Davenport, IA 52802

6 Century Sun Metal Treating 2411 West Aero Park Court 231-941-7800 century-sun.com
Traverse City, MI 49686

19 Die Tech & Engineering, Inc. 4620 Herman Avenue SW 616-530-9030 dietech-gr.com
Grand Rapids, MI 49509

54 Frech USA 6000 S. Ohio Street 219-874-2812 frechusa.com

Michigan City, IN 46360

34 General Die & Engineering 6500 Clay Avenue SW 616-481-4621 gendie.com

Grand Rapids, MI 49548

33 GRS Stampi 7237 Via Abruzzi 313-587-9058 grstampi.it

Lake Worth, FL 33467

36 International Mold Steel 1155 Victory Place 859-342-6000 imsteel.com

Your die casting industry experts 29 Lindberg/MPH

Hebron, KY 41048
3827 Riverside Road 269-849-2700 lindbergmph.com
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21 Midland Technologies 14800 James Road 763-428-4229 midlandtechnologies.com

Rogers, MN 55374

9 Norican 1606 Executive Drive 706-884-6884 noricangroup.com

LaGrange, GA 30240 x3430

1 OEE Companies 855 Village Center Drive #336 612-440-5714 oeecompanies.com

North Oaks, MN 55127

31 Regloplas 1088 Miners Road 888-799-4110 regloplas.com

St Joseph, MI 49085

3 Sinto America 150 Orchard Street 517-371-2460 sintoamerica.com

Grand Ledge, MI 48837

35 Swiss Steel USA 365 Village Drive 800-323-1233 swisssteel-international.us

Carol Stream, IL 60188

23 The Schaefer Group 1300 Grange Hall Road 937-253-3342 theschaefergroup.com

Dayton, OH 45430-1013

NORTH AMERICAN DIE CASTING ASSOCIATION

C1 Uddeholm USA 2505 Millenium Drive
Elgin, IL 60124
800-638-2520 uddeholm.com/usa

9 Van Hydraulics 25 Gooding Street 616-887-3337 vanhyd.com

Conklin, MI 49403

25 voestalpine Additive CHAPTER 3

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800-655-8335 voestalpine.com/hpm/canada

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY 2022-2023

Manufacturing Centers Mississauga, ON L5N 7Y3

17 voestalpine eifeler Coatings 2222 Spikes Lane 517-708-7945 eifeler.com/northamerica

Lansing, MI 48906
Frech USA 6000 Ohio St. Michigan City, IN 46360 (219) 874-2812
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