Aluminum lighting parts, active heat sinks have a lot of advantages. Most manufacturers prefer to use them in their products because they benefit a lot in terms of: • Not needing to add costs for plating. With copper, there is …
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Processing Motor Vehicle Die Cast Parts
Processing Motor Vehicle Die Cast Parts. Many automotive parts companies are now using die casting. It is a metal-working procedure which is intended for large scale productions. Motor vehicle die cast parts are known for ease in production and performance against multi-directional stresses. These parts are used as stationary parts like the vehicle frame and engine fixtures. They are also intended for mechanical parts like gears, engines and chains.
Die casting and its variants always compress molten or semi-molten metals. Hence, pressure and temperature are always important factors. As for motor vehicle die cast parts, they are usually created through cold chamber die casting. The type of casting depends on the type of metal. Majority of metal products in the automotive industry utilize aluminum and magnesium. Cold chamber method is the one appropriate for such high-melting point metals.
The metal is melted in a separate furnace. As it is cooling down, it will be transported to the dies, which contain the target shape. Depending on the strength specifications and type of metal, pressures between 10 to 175 mPa will be maintained until the metal solidifies. This can produce a wide range of shapes from the simple to the intricate: rods, bars, billets, planes and fixtures. They require little or no post machining because die casting results in precise shapes and thickness.
Motor vehicle die cast parts include engine blocks and some gears, which are mostly made of aluminum and magnesium casts. The combination of these two metals is very tough, even when subjected to repeated load and high temperatures.
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.
Kinetic Die Casting manufactures aluminum die castings creating aluminum die casting boxes, aluminum handle hardware, and aerospace die casting. If you would like to get a quote, please visit our website: Kinetic Die Casting Company
Metal vs. Plastic: Die Castings Used for Audio Speakers
Metal vs. Plastic: Die Castings Used for Audio Speakers. Examine your sub-woofer speaker closely. Can you tell if it is made from aluminum or plastic? Aluminum die castings used for audio speakers are a popular application of die-casting as a machining procedure. These types of speakers are very similar with plastic-built ones, and they have several advantages too.
Many speaker brands use plastic as frames and fixtures of their speakers. They are shaped through soft molding, where molten plastic takes the shape of the mold. Plastic is desired because it is cheaper and easy to manufacture compared with metals. The market patronizes plastic-built speakers because they are light and easy to carry around.
However, there is a recent problem with plastics in terms of toxicity and recyclability. Hence, die castings used for audio speakers have become more popular. Aluminum is widely used for speaker frames and internal fixtures. Plastics need several treatments for them to be tough. They need plasticizers and conditioners. Aluminum, on the other hand, is already tough and durable by itself. Especially because it undergoes cold-chamber die casting, aluminum speaker parts exhibit low brittleness and good elasticity. It fights on par even with the best treated plastics. Aluminum is also very light.
Aluminum die castings used for audio speakers are made from high pressure molding. The molten aluminum is injected to a pair of dies. Then, pressures of 10 to 175 mega Pascal are applied until the shaped metal solidifies. The resulting product is stiff and non-toxic, and it is easily recyclable. Just disassemble it and it can be processed again.
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.
Kinetic Die Casting Company can manufacture aluminum car parts, aluminum hardware, and Aluminum Lighting Partsaluminum lighting parts
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.
Kinetic Die Casting manufactures aluminum military parts, aluminum hardware, and aluminum die castings. Visit our website for a quote: Kinetic Die Casting Company
Brass Die Casting Swimming Pool Parts: For Better or For Worse?
Brass Die Casting Swimming Pool Parts: For Better or For Worse? Most online pool repair services and pool parts shops have contacts with manufacturers all over the country. They make sure that they provide the best materials and equipment to accommodate the growing number of customers who need their swimming pools to be repaired. Most of these online companies promote low-cost pool parts with good quality, but how can a customer be sure that he gets the best kind of swimming pool parts? Manufacturers are knowledgeable in all types of die casting methods to accommodate the volume of supply that they need. One of the reliable methods is brass die casting swimming pool parts.
How can brass die casting swimming pool parts make a difference? One advantage of this process is its being economical. Die casting in large volumes can save time and provides opportunity to produce more parts. Another reason why it is good is that brass is made from two metals: zinc and copper. Zinc is considered the easiest alloy to cast and promotes ductility as well as durability. Copper, on the other hand, has a remarkable hardness, strong resistance to corrosion, and has excellent dimensional stability. So it is safe to say that brass, being a combination of both zinc and copper, provides the advantages of both alloys and brings about a more effective result.
Swimming pool parts like die cast pipes and rings which are components that are essential to heaters, pumps, and filters can be made using brass that lasts more and looks better than other parts that are made from other alloys. Brass is also flexible and can be molded into different shapes that are necessary for building small parts. These advantages along with those that were mentioned previously can certainly make any customer happy with the results. Online companies that sell or repair pool parts can be assured of customer satisfaction with the process of brass die casting swimming pool parts. They will not only make the customers happy, but they will also save enough time and money in purchasing valuable swimming pool 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.
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
Using the New Cast Aluminum Rooftile 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 rooftile 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.
Kinetic Die Casting is located in North Hollywood,California. KDC specializes in manufacturing zinc and aluminum alloy casting parts. If you would like a quote, please visit our website:Kinetic Die Casting Company
