The program uses 3D diagrams, photographs and videos to describe all types of faults liable to occur when diecasting aluminium. An English version of the program is being produced and will be available in 2001. To celebrate the new millennium, the magazine Fonderie Fondeur d'Aujourd'hui, published by Editions Techniques des Industries de la Fonderie, has a new look. In addition to introducing a more colourful presentation, since the January 2000 issue the monthly magazine has been publishing research articles in both French and English. The magazine is also covering new topics, such as company strategy.
Articles are more concise to make information more directly accessible to readers.
These measures have attracted over one hundred new subscribers. These are the first harmonised standards which apply to the conformity of castings under the terms of this Directive.