AFS assists member companies and individuals to effectively and efficiently manage all production operations, to profitably market their products and services, and to equitably manage their employees. AFS also promotes the interests of the foundry industry before the legislative and executive branches of the federal government. With the direction of its volunteer committee structure, AFS provides support in the areas of technology, management and education to further activities that will enhance the economic progress of the metal casting industry.

The mission of the American Foundry Society today is "to provide and promote knowledge and services that strengthen the metal casting industry for the ultimate benefit of its customers and society."

The Institute of Cast Metal Engineers is the professional body to represent you throughout your career in the cast metals industry. Whether you are a student at the start of your career, or the Chief Executive of the company, membership shows that you are committed to the industry and confirms your competence to others. It allows you to register with the Engineering and Technical Board (formerly the Engineering Council) as a professional engineer and keeps you abreast with all the new issues in our industry.

Membership is an asset that will benefit you throughout your career and beyond, it is confirmation of your commitment to the industry and a sign of your continued professional competence.

The American Foundry Society was founded in 1896 and has grown to an international organization of approximately 10,000 members in 47 countries.