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Purdue Center for Metal Casting Research

Purdue Center for Metal Casting Research (PCMC) Industry/University Workshop

Welcome Reception
July 20, 2011
Purdue Memorial Union
Anniversary Drawing Room
6:30 p.m.— 8:00 p.m.


Interactive Workshop
July 21, 2011
Stewart Center, Room 320
8:00 a.m.— 3:00 p.m.

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The Purdue Center for Metal Casting Research (PCMC) conducts interdisciplinary, industry-driven research and education programs to advance industrial metal casting practices and develop new commercial solidification processes.


About Us

The Purdue Center for Metal Casting Research (PCMC) is the focal point of research in the science and engineering of solidification processing. The goal of the center is to perform fundamental research in solidification science while working with industry to advance commercial metal casting practices and develop new commercial solidification processes.

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Projects

Models for funding casting related research projects

  • Industry specific consortia for precompetitive research
  • Industry partnering on state and federal grants
  • Sponsored research for specific industry projects

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Research Areas

The mission and vision of the center are to produce technologically relevant solidification science and graduates who have unique research experience with industrial context. The span of research and development will support broad industry needs in four thrust areas: lightweight shape castings, solidification processing of wrought alloys, investment casting, and specialty alloys and processes.

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