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Exploring the Process of High Pressure Die Casting
Exploring the Process of High Pressure Die Casting. The process of high pressure die casting is one of the fastest and cost effective methods in shaping metal products. Many manufacturing companies in the fields of automotive, aircraft and electronics use die casting as the primary metal working procedure. It produces high quality products with strong yield and fine finish. It provides strength treatment which is far better than forging, extrusion or sand casting.
The procedure involves two dies: the cover die half and the ejector die half. Between them is the mold cavity. When the dies are fitted together, the plane of intersection is called the parting line. During metal working, molten metal is forced to the mold through an opening in the cover die. This is done with very high speeds, due to the high pressure of injection. These are called “shots.” While the metal is still in liquid form, extreme pressure is applied, compressing the dies. This will be maintained until the metal solidifies.
The process of high pressure die casting is further divided into two groups: cold chamber and hot chamber processes. Basically, both employ high pressure shooting and compression of the molten metal. However, hot processes can only be used on metals with lower melting point. These include copper. Cold processes are used on high melting point metals like aluminum and magnesium. Cold processes take a relatively longer time before the shot is compressed at the dies.
In both methods, the process of high pressure die casting is consistent in producing tough products. They are highly resistant to torsional and tensional stresses, making die casting popular in multiple industries.
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.
How do Die Castings Compare to Plastic Parts?
How do Die Castings Compare to Plastic Parts? Metal die castings have several advantages over their plastic counterparts. As you can see, most manufacturers of automobiles, computers, aircrafts and other modern devices have considered the use of die cast metal parts for their final outputs. It seems like the plastic component parts only entertain a few clients in some industries. But how do die castings compare to plastic parts? This article will try to answer this question.
Plastic is one the most common manufacturing materials that are utilized for various products. However, component parts that are fabricated from plastics are not as durable as the metal castings. Plastic has a tensile strength of 55-75 Mpa. If you are going to compare this to metal, particularly the cast aluminum, you will find out that plastic has great chances of incurring damages. Aside from this, plastic deteriorates rapidly when consistently exposed to heat. Plastic parts are only applicable for final products that do not require too much application of stress.
On the other hand, die cast metal parts are sturdier than plastics. They are more resistant to harmful contaminants and extreme weather conditions. They can even bar the unwanted radio frequencies and electromagnetic emissions in some devices. Metal castings are also known to be good electrical conductors; meaning, they are ideal for housing electrical junctions because the metal surfaces can be easily grounded.
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.
Los Angeles Die Casting Companies
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, CA
2. Modern Die Casting Company, Paramount California.
3. Lansco Die Casting Company, City of Industry, CA
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, CA
8. Coast Die Casting Company, Gardena, CA
9. Compu Die Casting Company Compton California.
10. Universal Die Casting Company, Los Angeles, CA
11. Del Mar Die Casting Company, Gardena, CA
12. Los Angeles Die Casting Company, Commerce California.
13. Primcast, Riverside, CA.
14. Royal Diecasting Company, Burbank, CA
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.
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Using the New Cast Aluminum Roof tile Molds for Increased Production
Using the New Cast Aluminum Roof tile Molds for Increased Production. With the expansion of the building materials today, thousands of concrete roof tiles are now being produced everyday by the construction firms. They are now able to deliver large quantities of concrete roof tiles to their customers for a shorter period of time. This is made possible through the use of new cast aluminum roof tile molds.
It is quite interesting to note that the die casting industry has already produced a vast collection of valuable component parts and other items. Among the popular products of die casting method are the new cast aluminum rooftile molds. These are the molds that are used by the construction firms in order to produce concrete roof tiles for home building purposes. The roof tiles are made through a process called extrusion. The semi-soft concrete is transferred into a mold and is allowed to dry in a kiln. Once ejected from the mold, the dried concrete now resembles a roof tile.
There are different designs of roof tile molds that are available in the market today. The construction firms can also request the die casting company for custom roof tile designs. The shipment costs for aluminum molds are considerably low since the materials are lightweight. It usually takes one to two weeks for a die casting company to send out the ordered molds to their customers.
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.
Maximizing Roof Tiles Production with New Roofing Tilemolds
Maximizing Roof Tiles Production with New Roofing Tile molds. Aluminum is a kind of metal that has a long history of utilization in the construction industry. Several roofing firms have found out that aluminum provides a good material for tile molds. In order for a company to produce thousands of roof tiles a day, it should have a sufficient amount of tile molds at hand. However, it may not be possible for a roofing company to acquire such huge amount of molds. This is the reason why the die casting companies are now offering the construction firms their new roofing tilemolds, which are made of aluminum.
There are some die casting companies that are able to produce aluminum roofing tile molds at a large scale. The companies themselves are operating through a process called extrusion, which is basically the key to multiple productions of aluminum items. The aluminum tile molds are likely to aid the construction firms in the manufacture of concrete roof tiles.
All of the roof tiles that are fabricated from aluminum molds have the same design and strength as the ones that are originally produced by the construction firms. The aluminum molds are also more affordable than those that are made of steel. Aluminum is a lightweight metal that can be easily transferred from place to place. Because of this, the shipping costs for aluminum molds are less expensive compared to steel molds.
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.
