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CONTENTS FEA TURES IFM 2011 a Hit in Pittsburgh More than 550 delegates from nearly 30 countries congregated in Pittsburgh for the 18th International Forgemasters Meeting 2011. Vol. 3, No. 5 • November 2011 13 Forging Materials: Microalloyed Forging Steels A continuation of our series on forging materials, this article offers a general description of microalloyed steels, including their chemistry and microstructures. Applications of forge microalloyed steels and special considerations for forgers who work them are also considered. 15 FIERF Celebrates Golden Anniversary A retrospective look at the Forging Industry Educational and Research Foundation’s history and current activities as it enters its 51st year. 19 COVER STORY Precision Metal Products Strong on Aerospace and Defense Founded in 1963, this California-based subsidiary of HBD Industries started as a supplier of forgings to the aerospace industry. It has since broadened its product offerings to the defense and other industries. 21 DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS Editor’s Page ....................................... 6 News ................................................. 8 Products ........................................... 10 Classifi ed .......................................... 23 Ad Index ........................................... 26 An associate at Precision Metal Products is shown removing a part in preparation for forging. November 2011 FORGE (ISSN 1949-8438) is published 4 times annually, January, April, July, and October by BNP Media II, L.L.C., 2401 W. Big Beaver Rd., Suite 700, Troy, MI 48084-3333. Telephone: (248)362-3700, Fax: (248)362-0317. No charge for subscriptions to qualifi ed individuals. Annual rate for subscriptions to nonquali-fi ed individuals in the U.S.A.: $115.00 USD. Annual rate for subscriptions to nonqualifi ed individuals in Canada: $149.00 USD (includes GST & postage); all other countries: $165.00 (int’l mail) payable in U.S. funds. Printed in the U.S.A. Copyright 2011, by BNP Media II, L.L.C. All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the consent of the publisher. The publisher is not responsible for product claims and representations. Printed in the U.S.A. Copyright 2011, by BNP Media II, L.L.C. All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the consent of the publisher. The publisher is not responsible for product claims and representations. Canada Post: Publications Mail Agreement #40612608. GST account: 131263923. Send returns (Canada) to Bleuchip International, P.O. Box 25542, London, ON, N6C 6B2. Change of address: Send old address label along with new address To FORGE, P.O.BOX 2147, Skokie, IL 60076. For single copies or back issues: contact Ann Kalb at (248)244-6499 or kalbr@bnpmedia.com. On the Cover: 5
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