The Many Advantages of New Aluminum Aircraft Parts. For many years now, the military and commercial aircrafts are heavily relying on the use of cast aluminum. This metal basically makes up the 80% of the general structure of the plane by weight. Perhaps the reason why cast aluminum is so popular in the aviation industry is because it has the properties that are essential for an airframe. The new aluminum aircraft parts are currently being produced to meet the demands of today’s aircraft builders.

The use of aluminum aircraft parts has seriously created an impact on the aviation industry. For one, the manufactured parts allowed the builders to cut on material expenses. They are simply ideal for large-scale fabrication of airframes. Aircraft builders have found out that they will save more on manufacturing expenses if they utilize the new aluminum aircraft parts.

Aircraft parts that are made of aluminum are actually produced through the process of die-casting. The advantages of this procedure are clearly evident. Die cast aluminum parts have accurate dimensions just like the original pieces. Aside from that, they usually come out of the molds with smooth surfaces.

The die casting companies are the main producers of aircraft parts. They can customize and duplicate a variety of component parts for their clients. They manufacture different sizes and shapes, and they can even assist their clients in formulating new design concepts for their aircrafts.

To get a price for aluminum die casting parts or die casting tooling, call toll free 800-524-8083 and ask for sales. Or email us at sales@kineticdc.com for a fast response on a price quote.

New Cast Aluminum Golf Products. Golf is a very exciting sport that needs precision, accuracy and strength. If you are a golfer, you would do anything to have these three qualities for better chances of defeating your competitor. But aside from these skills, you should also consider the products and golf equipments you are using when you play. Even though it is not entirely obvious, your golf products such as the golf club and golf ball are vital in making you succeed in winning.

To make sure you have the best golf ball, you should try new cast aluminum golf products like the golf ball heater appliance which heats the golf balls. It is just new in the market, and was invented because golf enthusiast and research proved that heating the golf balls to 105°F to 115°F heat would give optimum driving range and distance.

New cast aluminum golf products like this are very effective in heating, and are very durable unlike materials that are made of plastic. It is made of aluminum, which is well known for being a heat conductor. Aside from this, aluminum is light-weight. You can have the peace of mind that your money is not wasted with the efficiency of these new cast aluminum golf products. It reputation is now getting higher that even online stores are now selling it.

To get a price for aluminum die casting parts or die casting tooling, call toll free 800-524-8083 and ask for sales. Or email us at sales@kineticdc.com for a fast response on a price quote.

The Advantages of Using New Cast Aluminum Lighting Parts. Die cast aluminum parts are popular materials in various industries today. One particular area where these pieces are extensively being used is the house lighting industry. The trend these days is to gain greater amount of light and heat using a cheap but durable material. Hence, the manufacturers of light fixtures are currently producing items that are made from cast aluminum. There are so many advantages that can be gained just from using these new cast aluminum lighting parts.

Unknown to some people, a cast aluminum fixture has better lighting and themal properties than steel. This is because aluminum parts can be easily modified to enable the lighting source to exude more light and heat. Aside from this, a cast aluminum part is generally lighter than steel. This inherent property of aluminum will allow you to assemble the pieces without any hassles.

Cast aluminum parts cost much less than their steel counterparts. However, this does not mean that aluminum lighting parts are substandard pieces. In fact, they are highly in-demand in the market today. They are as durable as the steel parts, yet they are more affordable compared to the latter. Aluminum parts are also more resistant to rusts than those that are made of steel. They do not even require some repainting task unlike when you are using steel lighting parts.

To get a price for aluminum die casting parts or die casting tooling, call toll free 800-524-8083 and ask for sales. Or email us at sales@kineticdc.com for a fast response on a price quote.

Copper alloy die castings (Brass Parts Die Castings) have the highest mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of all die casting parts. Because of high metal temperatures and shorter die casting mold life, die casting brass has not been readily accepted as a good die castings alloy. Of the diecast brass alloys, the yellow brass die casting alloys are the most commonly die cast in this country and overseas. Advantages of brass parts die castings, as with other die casting alloys, include good surface finish, precise dimensional control, and high production rates.

In the die casting of brass parts, induction brass melting usually is preferred. This form of melting will produce less melt loss through dross formation, faster melting, better control of brass composition and temperature, and less gas absorption by the metal. Speed of the brass melting also is important, to reduce vaporization of volatile alloying elements—particularly zinc.

Fluxes are not always required in melting diecasting brass alloys. However, since dirt is unavoidable present, some fluxes may be advisable to assure cleanliness of the molten brass metals. A typical flux consist of three pounds of anhydrous borax and one pound of silica per hundred pound of brass metal.

Whether melting for brass die casting is performed under oxidizing or reducing conditions (induction melting is oxidizing), it is preferable to keep gas absorption at a minimum, because the absorbed gas must be removed prior to pouring. When die casting brass melting is done in a neutral atmosphere, a protective cover (usually, charcoal) must be used to prevent further absorption of oxygen and hydrogen. Dissolved hydrogen is removed from the molten metal with and inert gas (usually, nitrogen).

Cold chamber die casting machines used for die casting other die casting alloys are suitable for brass alloys. Diecast Ram pressures range from three thousand to ten thousand psi. Speed of the die casting plunger may vary from ten to two hundred and fifty psi. Regulation of speed, pressure, gating, venting, and die temperatures are essentially the same… and influence the quality of the die castings the same as with aluminum die castings and zinc die castings.

Tungsten hot work tool steels (H-20, H-21 and H-22) heat treated to Rockwell C38 to C45 are more commonly used for die casting molds and cores used for die casting brass. Moving parts not exposed to molten brass metal can be made of H-13 or 6145 heat treated to Rockwell C40 to C50.

The surface finish on die casting mold cavities must be satin or matte for purposes of surface tension. For die casting thin-wall parts, a die casting mold life of 40,000 to 50,000 shots can be expected, in yellow brass die cast parts. For alloys requiring higher metal temperatures, die casting mold life can fall to 10,000 die casting parts.

In die casting brass, the die cast mold life usually is given higher consideration than surface finish of the casting. If temperatures are too low, scrap parts are produced. If the die temperature is too high, blistering will occur. Normal diecasting mold and core temperatures are between 600-1300F. Oil or water usually is circulated through the die to control die temperatures. Die lubricant is used sparingly in die casting brass, since lubricant has the tendency to burn into the brass part casting and result in defective die cast brass parts. Generally, oil and/or graphite is used on die casting plunger tips or a spot where release of the diecasting is a problem.

Normally, scaling of the dies used in diecasting brass is common and the die has to be removed from the die casting machine (perhaps every eight hours) and polished. Repeated cleaning will cause dimensional changes… and where dimensions are critical, machining of the brass die casting may become necessary.

The most important factors in the die cast production of brass die castings are shape, weight, quantity, and likely replacement orders, for providing and informed quotation. Die casting defects, mis-runs excessive porosity, and flow lines are among the pitfalls. A proper balance of brass metal temperatures, diecast die temperature, venting and gating must be achieved to solve or eliminate the defect problem.

Because of the poor diecast mold life experienced in die casting brass parts or other copper alloys—in addition to the cost of the alloys, themselves—the copper alloy castings cannot be as price competitive as aluminum, zinc, or magnesium die castings. The copper-alloy die casters, however, provide a process where quantities of superior diecastings are produced that are not otherwise obtainable by other processes.

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The need for a Los Angeles Die Casting Company has dwindled significantly. Los Angeles area had 78 die casting companies in 1960′s. Currently there are only about 26 die casting companies remaining in southern California. In the last 10 years, more than a dozen LA Die Casting Companies have closed. These companies either sold or closed due to financial problems.

The list includes:
1. Die Cast Manufacturing Company, Bloomington California.
2. Modern Die Casting Company, Paramount California.
3. Lansco Die Casting Company, City of Industry California.
4. Pomona Die Casting Company, Pomona California.
5. C&D Die Casting Company, Chatsworth California.
6. Chapman Die Casting Company, City of Industry California.
7. Spencer Die Casting Company, Vernon California.
8. Coast Die Casting Company, Gardena California.
9. Compu Die Casting Company Compton California.
10. Universal Die Casting Company, Los Angeles California.
11. Del Mar Die Casting Company, Gardena California.
12. Los Angeles Die Casting Company, Commerce California.
13. Primcast, Riverside, CA.
14. Royal Diecasting Company, Burbank California

The good news for you is that Kinetic Die Casting Company is growing stronger financially and with greater capacity. 2010 was the best year for us in the last 10 years. Our customers receive the best quality and fastest delivery of any die casting company.

Contact Kinetic Die Casting Company, we just north of Los Angeles in the city of North Hollywood, California. Call Kinetic Die Casting Company Inc. for your Aluminum part or Zinc part needs 818-982-9200 or sales@kineticdc.com or fax 818-982-0877. We produce die casting tooling for aluminum die casting or zinc die casting parts for several industries.