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It is important for our next generation to learn not only how to make metal castings but how they are manufactured. Even if an engineer is not part of our industry, the advantages and limitations of metal castings are an important part of an engineering education.

David Sherman, Brass Foundry Manager
Conbraco Industries

VT Fire will offer a great opportunity for students to do real projects, to find out what goes on in the real world of metal casting.

Ed Foltz, Technical Director
Archer Creek Foundry

 

 

It would be a big asset to the design teams to have a casting facility at their disposal. With casting we could work with a lighter material and get the exact dimensions and shape that we need.

Matt Brantz, MSE Senior
Member, VT Formula Race Car Team

With VT Fire, Virginia Tech will be able to link fundamental research with an ability to fabricate actual prototype parts that industry can test, evaluate, and possibly adopt. This is a win-win for both academia and industry.

David Clark, Department Head
MSE Dept., Virginia Tech

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