Die Material is Key to Copper Die Casting Success (continued) He said he believes the next step for the project is further testing in the field which would likely refine weld repair techniques and improve procedures for the handling and delivery of liquid copper. As a result, constant modification of the die design would be necessary. Adams also attended the project's demonstration meeting in January and was impressed with its accomplishments thus far. “Almost unbelievable! I really didn't believe die casting of copper was practicable. But, they really did it - an amazing accomplishment - I'm left with no doubt the program will fly.” Adams is a graduate and former professor of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was also a professor at the Universities of Wisconsin, Cincinnati and Carnegie-Mellon. He is presently a consultant in foundry and welding technology and has worked in that capacity with Kennecott Copper, U. S. Steel, USN Bureau of Ships, U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, and the U.S. Army, among others. 1| 2

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