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How Trim Dies Save Money on Die Casting Parts
How Can Trim Dies Save Me Money on Die Casting Parts? – Is a question, I get asked frequently from potential customers and current customers.
I will discuss what a die casting part trim die is and what it does, but first we need to know a little about how die casting parts are made. The Die Casting Trim Die is part of the die casting part tooling package.
- Die Casting is a manufacturing process where a company melts metal, typically aluminum or zinc, and then injects that metal into a die or mold using extreme pressure.
The molten metal is under so much pressure that the metal “flashes” out around the edges of the part inside the die casting mold. This excess metal is also called “flash”. This flash is typically very thin, sometimes paper thin, wall of metal. The flash is frequently sharp and can cut fingers if not handled carefully. After the part cools sufficiently, the flash must be removed before we can ship the die cast part to our customer.
- The most common ways to remove flash are:
- Using a file or sander – Somewhat labor intensive and subject to “artistic interpretation” from the worker. Not always consistent in the process.
- Using a trim die – A trim die cuts consistently .005″ to .010″ close to edge of the die casting part like a cookie cutter. Is also the fastest way to remove flash.
The trim die is in two parts and each half is bolted on either the upper or lower platen of a trim press. The trim press has typically 15 to 20 tons of closing pressure. The press raises and lowers as the worker actuates the buttons. The die casting part fits perfectly in the trim die bottom, the trim die top half closes on the part and uses a cutting edge to cut the excess metal (flash) away from the part.
Because the trim die cuts the flash from the part accurately and consistently, the part quality is always better when a trim die is used to remove the a flash. So, less money is wasted on poor part quality. The trim press also operates faster than the die casting machine so the flash removal takes less time and labor, thus saving money in part production.
Each of our die casting production cells at Kinetic Die Casting Company has at least one trim press to accommodate a trim die for every die casting production part order. Every customer who owns a trim die, saves money on their part price. Call us today for a FREE competitive part price proposal to make your parts 818-982-9200.
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Choosing the Best Die Casting Company
Choosing the Best Die Casting Company. Selecting the finest die casting company is not simple. That is because there are lots of die casting companies that will vie for your notice. Deciding on the best therefore can be very puzzling sometimes. So here are some common tips that can help you decide on the most excellent die casting company.
The first thing you can do is to look for die casting company on the web. This does not mean that die casting companies that have websites are the finest. Investigating online will permit you to find the different product features and manufacturing strengths of diverse die casting companies.
You may have to decide on a die casting company that can respond to your unique casting desires. For instance, if you need aluminum parts that do not require additional machining, then look for a company with the ability to produce polished aluminum parts.
You should also verify if the die casting company can accommodate the customization you need for metal castings. Die casts can be modified according to your requirements but you may have to pay for extra charges for intricate shapes. So it is also vital to factor the expenses of production and judge against the different manufacturing quotes.
Quantity and fast turn around are also significant factors you need to think about. Look for a company the can agree to small production runs if you only need 100 parts. If you want several thousand parts, you should find out how fast these parts can be completed. Usually, a excellent die casting company can deliver in less than four weeks.
Kinetic Die Casting manufactures a lot of aluminum rooftile plates , trim tile molds, and military die casting. If you would like a quote, please visit our website: Kinetic Die Casting Company
Unit Dies for Die Casting Tooling
Unit Die Tooling is an inexpensive way to make Die Casting Parts. There are several reasons why unit dies are less expensive, we will start with the cost of new die casting tooling.
New Tooling – Class A Tool
To make die castings we need to make tooling first. A complete class A Tool usually consists of a set of cavity inserts weighing about 30 pounds and a mold base that weighs about 1500 pounds. This mold base usually costs about $8,000 to $12,000 in steel and labor. A complete class A die can cost more than $100,000.
New Tooling – Unit Die Tool
A unit die consists of a set of cavity inserts weighing about 30 pounds, a unit die weighing about 150 pounds and a master unit die holder weighing about 1200 pounds. The master unit die holder stays in the die casting machine. One master holder can work with hundreds of unit die holders. The typical tool cost for a unit die is usually less than $40,000.
Part Cost – Class A Tool
Since a Class A Tool in larger than a unit die, it takes a four to eight hours to set the tool in a die casting machine. Since it is also heavier it takes one to two hours to preheat the tool to optimum operating temperature.
Part Cost – Unit Die Tool
A unit die can be set in a die casting machine in less than two hours. The preheat time for a unit die tool is less than an hour.
Kinetic Die Casting Company has dozens of unit dies waiting for cavities to install. We purchased 10 pallets of unit dies during the Drumheller Industries Die Casting Auction. WE will be happy to mount your cavity in our holder to save you time and money on your next production run.
Die Casting Company Makes Aluminum a Perfect Choice
Die Casting Company Makes Aluminum a Perfect Choice. Every die casting company clearly makes it a point to highlight the advantages of aluminum. That is why it has become the ideal choice for the commerce in this time and age. Why is that so? Just picture if the car itself is created of iron parts. Do you believe the cargo carriers will be able to transfer a bunch of cars without any problems at all? The answer to everything is essentially easy. The aluminum is one of the very few lightest metals recognized in the world.
For an automobile company, casting the aluminum offers a decrease in the weight of the whole car. This is the reason which has smoothed the way for the substitution of the iron parts. The same holds true for both the convey and aerospace business. The casting of the melted aluminum alloys into the metal molds is also very economical. They are likewise too practical to use for any die casting company processes. Apply gravity, high pressure, or low pressure die casting and you will still come up with the best finished surfaces and close tolerance. The metal is not hard to shape which thus prevents too much application of machining.
The die casting companies in Australia and the United States are all sticking to one common thought and that is to utilize the use of the aluminum alloys to attain the best finishing products! After all, who doesn’t desire to save much on time, effort, and cost for the whole production procedure?
Kinetic Die Casting manufactures aluminum and zinc die casting parts. Samples of KDC’s work include die cast speaker parts, aluminum tile plates, and other die cast metal parts. If you would like to have a quote please visit our website: Kinetic Die Casting Company
