Application of Campbell’s Runner Systems at A.W. Bell by Dr. Kyle Metzloff

This is a unique opportunity to talk face to face with a world class metal casting metallurgist and educator.

Dr Kyle Metzloff is the FEF/Waupaca Foundry Endowed Chair for Metalcasting, Department of Applied Engineering and Technology, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, USA.

Kyle is in Australia for 6 months working with AW Bell and RMIT University students.  Kyle has a wealth of experience working with foundries in the USA and other countries applying John Campbell’s naturally pressurised runner systems.

This presentation will report on the early results from his work at AW Bell applying Campbell’s methods to investment casting of aluminium and titanium.  Also results will be shown from modelling with Magma and the validation of velocities in the sprue and runner using sensors, plus actual measured flow rates compared to the designed rates.

Given the breadth of Kyle’s knowledge and experience in casting of both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, this is a presentation that offers something for everyone.

When:
6:00pm Wednesday 22^nd April, 2026

Program:
6:00 – 6:10pm – Welcome and Introduction
6:10 – 6:40pm – Presentation by Dr Kyle Metzloff
6:40 – 6:55pm – Questions from the floor and discussion
6:55 – 7:30pm – Dinner
7:30 – 7:35pm – Close of meeting, Amber Maxwell
7:40pm on – Networking

Where:
Dandenong RSL
44-50 Clow Street, Dandenong Victoria, 3175
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Cost:
ADCA and AFI members $50.00 per person
Non-members $70.00 per person.
Your meal is covered in the booking fee. Beverages available (at your cost).

Booking:
To assist with catering, please book your place online via TryBooking: https://www.trybooking.com/DKWQG
You will be able to print a ticket and receipt immediately.

Contact:
Alan Cooke    0427 777 061

AFI-ADCA Presentation:  Group Buying of Energy

Wednesday 18th February 2026, 6:00pm start

Presented by Mark Grenning

In the recent past we have heard from several speakers about the large savings that can be realised by companies when they work together on an energy contract.

However, there have usually been barriers which prevented implementation.

It is now possible to secure Group Buying for businesses with differing end dates of their current energy contracts and differing energy demands.

Mark Grenning, who has previously worked for Rio Tinto and Energy Users Association of Australia, has decades of experience in dealing with energy contracts. Through his presentation we will get gain a better understanding of the complex and costly electricity and gas markets and how casting companies can benefit.

Businesses that act on this presentation have the potential to save many thousands of dollars on their energy bills.

This is our first activity for 2026 and could be your most important!

When:
6:00pm Wednesday 18^th February, 2026

Where:

Dandenong RSL
44-50 Clow Street, Dandenong Victoria, 3175
(Please note the change in venue)
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Cost:
ADCA and AFI members $50.00 per person
Non-members $70.00 per person.

Booking:
Please book and pay online at Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/DJCLJ

Contact:
Alan Cooke    0427 777 061