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Heat Protection for Devices
Heat Protection for Devices. The laws of physics dictate that everything produces heat and work as a product of energy usage. This can be seen in computers and other devices which functions properly and produces heat due to the use of electrical energy. These devices however are prone to heating especially when they are being used constantly for extensive periods of time. One way to prevent overheating is by the use of heat sinks. Heat sinks are auxiliary components that direct the heat away from the device to allow cool air to circulate inside the device. They are made using either copper or aluminum although the latter is more commonly used.
Aluminum heat sinks can be attached to devices in numerous ways depending on their attachment properties. This is also dependent on the device on which the heat sink will be attached to. Usually, heat sinks are placed near major sources of heat to improve their efficiency in cooling the device. Some heat sinks are placed near vents to improve ventilation and circulation of cool air while some heat sinks are placed near important hardware components so that they will maintain their functionality for a longer period of time.
Aluminum heat sinks can be purchased either by visiting a store or by online purchasing. Heat sinks come in many different variants with some heat sinks proving to be more effective than others. When purchasing an aluminum heat sink, it is best to understand the specifications, properties, and the standards of the manufacturer to get a grasp on the effectiveness of the heat sink.
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What are aluminum die casting parts?
What are aluminum die casting parts? Aluminum die casting parts are casts which are made entirely from aluminum. Aluminum is the most common type of non-ferrous metal that is used in the industry today and the main reason why is because it is cost effective. It is lightweight and can easily withstand the highest types of operating pressure or temperature. It is also nonmagnetic, has strong corrosion resistance and it is also a great conductor of electricity, making it great for electronic devices. Aluminum aids in fuel efficiency and has many uses when it comes to the transport industry because it has unbeatable weight to strength ratio. Some typical uses of aluminum die casting include the realms of electrical housing, telecommunications, home appliances, lighting, power tools, aircraft parts and automotive manufacturing.
The key benefits of aluminum die include the little to no machining requirements and recyclable qualities. In order to produce the castings, the process of die casting is applied. Die casting is a type of versatile process which is based on producing engineered parts by forcing metals under high pressure in a reusable mold. The molds, or die, can be designed in order to produce various shapes and designs based on repeatability and accuracy. Parts can easily be defined with textured and smooth surfaces through the use of aluminum die. Once the casting is done, the output is designed to have serviceable and attractive finishes. Aluminum die castings are among the highest type of mass produced items in the metalworking industry and it can be found in thousands of companies and industrial products. Die cast parts are integral components for products ranging from toys to automobile parts.
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This is the blog on the Kinetic Die Casting Company web site. The most common metal cast is A380 Aluminum Die Casting Alloy. Look at this website page for more details: www.kineticdiecasting.com/tech.html. Contact Kinetic Die Casting Company at 818-982-9200 or email us at sales@kineticdc.com. Use this webpage to request “die casting part prices” www.kineticdiecasting.com/replyform.html
Classification of Porosity in Die Castings
Classification of Porosity in Die Castings. Porosity in casting aluminum alloys directly affects the reliability and quality of products which incorporating die cast metals into their design. Die Casting Manufacturing companies rely on advanced technologies and methodologies to minimize porosity so as to avoid additional overhead.
The types of porosity in die castings vary in terms of their characteristics. The three basic classifications however are continuous, blind and totally enclosed, which are manifested in four general types namely micro, micro/macro, funnel and macro.
Continuous Porosity
The first instance of continuous porosity in metal castings is the presence of leak path from a particular enclosed section towards another. The Micro Manifestation shows a slow single-point leak.
The second instance of continuous porosity is the presence of collective defects which are interconnected in many areas. The Micro/Macro Manifestation of such characteristic is multiple leak points at a slow rate.
The third instance of continuous porosity is the presence of externally visible defects with micro-sectional defects. The Funnel Manifestation is a slow single-point leak.
The fourth instance of continuous porosity is the gross visible defects in the surface of metal castings, shows extreme leaking in the Macro level.
Blind Porosity
The first circumstance is the absence of visible defects on the surface of die cast metals while micro manifestation displays a weeping of contaminants towards the surface. A wet or darkened region is also visible. On the other hand, the said casting holds pressure.
The second circumstance is the absence of visible imperfections on the surface. There are however darkened parts of the casting surface. The Micro/Macro Manifestations include gushing of machining fluid towards the surface. The castings on this instance still hold pressure.
The third circumstance is the visible die cast porosity and pitting on the surface. The Funnel Manifestation includes discoloration of the surface and weeping of machining liquids.
The fourth circumstance of blind porosity is the display of visible porosity holes on the surface of the metals and the roughness of the said surface. The Macro Manifestation includes surface discoloration and the presence of contaminants.
Totally Enclosed Porosity
Defects and impurities are not visible on the surface which is often caused by material shrinkage or gas accumulation. Shrink porosity is characterized by irregular shape and rough surface. Gas porosity is displays a smooth and regular shaped castings.
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Sand Casting Compared to Die Casting
Sand Casting Compared to Die Casting. If you are wondering which is better- sand casting or die casting – then this is the right article for you. Whether you need to know about sand casting or die casting advantages or a assessment of both, this article will certainly help you.
In order to have a stronger view of what is better, you must first know what these two methods are all about. Sand casting, as its name proposes, forms its mold with the help of a pattern or model which is pressed into a kind of sand mixture. Die casting on the other hand utilizes toughened tool steel as a mold in making its cast parts.
Both processes are decent choices of metal casting method. It just determined by what kind of metal parts you plan to cast or produce. For big hollow metal parts like cast aluminum automobile parts, sand casting is characteristically used. For minor and more detailed metal parts, die casting is the more perfect process. The casting weight range for sand casting is essentially unlimited while die casting has a range from 1oz up to 20 pounds.
When it comes to mass producing parts, which involves intricate details and flat surface, die casting is the more ideal method. It is because die casting process has a dimensional tolerance of as low as .001 inch, while sand casting has a minimum of .010 inches.
Money-wise, initial expenses for die casting are pricier than the first costs used for of sand casting. Nevertheless, in the long run, die casting has a lot inexpensive labor cost associated to the labor cost experienced by sand casting.
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Why Use Die Casting?
Sadly, die-casting is unknown to most of the people around the world. They are not even interested about how their lighting fixtures, appliances and car parts were created. But for the few of you who took their time to search for this page, kudos to you.
Experts in the industry know for a fact that die casting is a very neat and useful technology that is used on creating metal parts and products. Fundamentally, it is not only used in the metal production industry, it is the same technique used in creating plastic products and materials. The only differences are the materials used in the production, and the materials used in the mold.
To refresh your memory (and for those who do not know), here are the following advantages on using die-casting.
- Fast production rates of products.
- Large part quantities produced quickly.
- Fewer added machine operations (compared to other manufacturing methods).
- Lesser manual labor from any personnel involved.
- Inserts, such as high strength bearing surfaces, heating elements, and threaded inserts, can be cast-in.
If you compare it to sand casting and permanent molds, production with it is faster with lesser labor costs. Compared to permanent and sand mold castings, thinner walls can be produced by manufacturing with die casting. Completed products have very smooth cast surfaces. The products die casted have great dimensional accuracy and constancy. If you compare it with forging, it can produce products that are more complex. Alternatively, if you compare it to stamping, section thickness is not an issue with this casting method. If you compare this method and plastic casting, die casting can produce can create stronger high quality products.
As you can see, die casting is definitely a good choice if a person wants to use a metal part in his product. Die casting is the best choice for high quality manufactured metal products. Kinetic Die Casting Company is your best choice for purchasing your die casting products. Call us at 818-982-9200 or email at sales@kineticdc.com
