The Cast Metals Institute provides intensive, specialized education for metalcasters by metalcasters.

Since its beginning in 1957, CMI has presented over 3,000 courses to 65,000 participants representing nearly 5,000 individual companies--dramatic evidence of the acceptance of CMI as a vital contributor in the continuing development of foundry personnel.

Making a Difference, Helping People Grow

CMI exists to meet the needs of the metalcasting industry for continuing, scientific and technical education. As the educational arm of the American Foundry Society, the Cast Metals Institute was founded on the belief that metalcasting personnel can achieve maximum effectiveness now and in the future only by participating in a continuing education program. CMI is that program!

In-Plant Courses

Most of the classes currently taught by CMI can be done as in-plants, and may be more cost effective for companies wishing to train groups of employees. Companies are billed for instructional hours, individual students and travel expenses for all instructors involved. The host company also provides the meeting facility and lunches for all parcticipants. Pricing depends on whether a company holds AFS Corporate Membership. For more information or to request a quote for training, contact Mark Nagel, Director of Education, at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   or 800/537-4237.