Request for quotes start the process of our customers getting aluminum die casting parts from Kinetic Die Casting Company. The last few weeks we have received several RFQs (Request For Quotes). Each RFQ was a different material. One was two …
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How Are Aluminum Military Parts Used?
How Are Aluminum Military Parts Used? Aluminum is an especially useful material for the military as there are countless military vehicles and equipment that are made from aluminum or with aluminum parts. The history of aluminum military parts can be traced back to 1892 when the French used aluminum for torpedo boats. In 1896, the United States Army used aluminum canteens and aluminum picket and tent pins. Sometime during the 1890s, the US Navy acquired several wide aluminum sheets to construct a large assembly (perhaps a ship superstructure). Aluminum also played a crucial role for Germany during the First World War as this was the material that Germany decided to use for their army tanks when iron and steel became scarce. During the Second World War, aluminum military parts were used for walkie-talkies, fuel drums for air transport, bridges and pontoons, searchlights, and aircraft landing mats. Presently, the military uses aluminum for its armor, vehicles, and missiles. Aluminum is the material of choice for military parts because it meets the military’s requirements for materials to be used for vehicles, weapons, and armor. Aluminum has the ability to improve protection, is light and mobile without compromising protection, is easy to weld yet is strong, and has the ability to resist corrosion under extreme weather conditions, and all these are factors that are taken into consideration when military equipment is manufactured.
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 a Los Angeles die casting company that manufactures aluminum and zinc parts. If you would like more information, please visit our website:Kinetic Die Casting Company
Why Die Casting Parts Cost So Much
Thank you Mr. Die Casting Parts Buyer for placing your $133.65 Purchase Order for 135 aluminum die casting parts, for $0.99 each part.
Unfortunately, I need to increase the price for the parts before I can accept the Purchase Order you sent to my company. You might ask, “Why Do Die Casting Parts Cost So Much?“
You previous supplier, “The Small Die Casting Company” went out of business, because the company owner ran out of money. Most people do not know what it takes to make a die casting part. I don’t usually give this much boring details about why die casting parts cost what they do. Let me explain a little about the cost of die casting manufacturing.
The $.99 part cost Small Die Casting Company charged would cover the cost of the metal in the part, but does not cover these additional manufacturing costs:
- One – two hours labor fitting your insert tool into our mold base.
- Two – three hours labor setting the mold into the die casting machine.
- Gas and electricity cost of four hours breaking down aluminum in a furnace operating at 1,500,000 BTUs.
- Labor and electricity cost producing parts for two hours in a die casing machine using a 50 hp motor.
- Labor cost for two hours of two people filing the excess material from the casting.
- Labor cost of an inspector to verify the parts are produced correctly.
- Labor and materials cost to package the parts for shipment.
- Labor necessary to complete the required inspection and certifications paperwork.
- Additional overhead costs like supervision, health insurance, office staff, vacation, holidays, workers compensation insurance, safety supplies and rent.
Small Die Casting Company did not have a parts inspector, or any supervisors or a toolmaker. The company owner did everything himself and he still ran out of money. I am surprised he was able to stay in business and hang in there trying, as long as he did!
I hope this detailed explanation does not seem harsh to you. Thank you for providing another obvious example of why Small Die Casting Company went out of business. He went out of business because aluminum die casting parts cost more than the price of metal to produce good die casting parts.
Bob Thomas, President
Kinetic Die Casting Company
800-524-8083
Kinetic Die Casting manufactures products like aluminum hardware, and aluminum boxes. If you would like more information on Kinetic Die Casting, please visit our website:Kinetic Die Casting Company
Where do you find Aluminum Military Parts?
Where do you find Aluminum Military Parts? Aluminum has been employed in manufacturing parts for military use as early as 1892, when the French government began producing torpedo boats. Later that same decade, the US Army began using aluminum for its picket and tent pins, as well as its canteens. Today, aluminum is used to manufacture military parts. These various military are found not only in boats or the personal things of the troop members, but also in such assemblies as armors, vehicles, ordnance and other military equipment.
Aluminum is found in armor parts. To serve the rigid requirements of the military, however, the aluminum used to make armor parts are specially manufactured into strong alloys that can withstand impact. The strength of the alloy and the natural properties of aluminum make it ideal to be weld together, or to be fashioned and formed into different shapes and sizes.
Aluminum is also found in military vehicles. In fact, the past few decades saw an increase in the use of aluminum in making military vehicle parts. As a result, we have seen military vehicles that are lighter in weight, and therefore more mobile and can be transported by water or by air. In addition, these vehicles can also withstand heavier payloads, and are extremely easy to maintain.
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 custom metal parts to their customer. If you would like more information about Kinetic Die Casting, please visit our website:Kinetic Die Casting Company
Pressure Die Casting Cast Aluminum Parts for Music vs Sand Casting
Pressure Die Casting Cast Aluminum Parts for Music vs Sand Casting. Pressure die casting is a method used by manufacturers of aluminum parts for musical instruments and gadgets. The process involves melting aluminum and pressure-injecting this into steel molds. The aluminum in the mold is then left to dry and harden. When it has set, the mold is removed to reveal the desired shape of the component. The finished products of pressure die casting are characterized by absence of joints or seams where components are joined through welding or fastening. In addition, it also produces music parts that are accurate in terms of measurement, dimensions and design. As a result, when they are installed into the music equipment where they should be, they produce high-quality output and can withstand longer periods of use.
In contrast, sand casting is a process whereby metal, including aluminum is melted and poured into a mold. Instead of using steel mold, however, this process uses a mold made of either natural or synthetic sand. The mold forms a cavity that shapes the molten metal. Unlike in pressure die casting, metal is not pressure-injected, but simply poured into the sand mold because the sand mold is not too stable to handle the pressure. As a result, the quality of the resulting music parts is not exceptional, as there may be impurities or air bubbles in the finished product. Also, because sand is by nature volatile, a lower degree of accuracy can also be expected.
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
How are Aluminum Speaker Parts used?
How are Aluminum Speaker Parts used? Aluminum has been widely used worldwide as a main raw material for electronics components such as speaker systems. This is because aluminum has a high capacity for electrical conductivity, making it an efficient metal for electrical purposes.
In the manufacture of speaker systems, aluminum has found application as the raw material for many speaker components. Aside from the high conductive capacity of aluminum, this material is also lightweight, making it possible for manufacturers to produce portable but powerful speakers. By its nature, aluminum is also a very malleable material, which is why it can be fashioned into different designs and styles for cutting-edge speaker systems.
Aluminum is used in several speaker parts, which include the basket or the speaker frame that holds everything together. Other important speaker parts that use aluminum are the woofers and tweeters. Woofers are used to reproduce the low notes, while tweeters are used to reproduce the high notes. Attached to the woofers and tweeters are the diaphragms, which can also be made of aluminum. This is the part that radiates and vibrates to produce the sound. The diaphragm for woofers is called speaker cones, while the diaphragm for tweeters are shaped like domes. Finally, even the dust cap, which is found at the center of the speaker and protects the speaker against dust and dirt, is often made of aluminum.
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 die casting metal parts creating products like roofing tile molds, lighting parts, and military parts. If you would like more information about Kinetic Die Casting, visit our website:Kinetic Die Casting Company
