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Maximum Protection
Maximum Protection. Steel is the preferred material to be used as protection for any item. It is relatively cheap but is very sturdy compared to other materials. The only problem encountered with using steel is the weight of the material. Steel, especially compounded ones, is very heavy compared to other materials. This makes it difficult to carry around even if the item contained inside is small. For this reason, it is best to use an aluminum box instead of a steel box with a die cast tool.
Aluminum boxes are containers that are as durable as steel boxes but possess only half their weight. These boxes are used to store items of any kind and value although they are more commonly used to store electronic items. The reason for this is that aluminum boxes prevent the electronic items from malfunctioning due to external magnetic energy. They come in different sizes to cater to the different types of electronic devices. They also come in different colors to give way to the preference of individuals. They can be purchased in DIY stores, hardware stores, and online stores.
Aluminum boxes usually come as DIY kits so that owners are able to customize the enclosure to fit their devices. This is not often the case however since device manufacturers make their own enclosures to fit their devices. In cases where an aluminium box does not fit a device perfectly, contacting manufacturing plants is the most advisable option. Manufacturing plants tend to have schematics of popular devices which means that they can create an aluminium box that will fit the device perfectly.
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An Enclosure for Electronics
An Enclosure for Electronics. Electronic items need a special type of enclosure because, unlike common items, they are prone to damages other than those caused by physical contact. They can be rendered unusable if placed near or subjected to a source of magnetic energy. This is because electronic items use electrical energy to create magnetic energy in order to function. An external source of magnetic energy would “confuse” their system, so to speak, and would prevent them from functioning normally. This is why electronic items are stored inside aluminum boxes.
Aluminum boxes are containers that prevent external sources of magnetic energy from reaching an electronic item. These boxes use the fundamental principle of physics that magnetic energy travels only on the exterior of an enclosed object. Usually, aluminum boxes can be seen in hardware stores or DIY stores. However, the problem with these boxes is that they come in pre-determined sizes. Electronic items need to be secured in place as they are being carried around to reduce the chances that they will acquire damage. It is therefore advised to contact a manufacturing plant in order to find an aluminum box that has the exact specifications for the electronic item.
Manufacturing company create these boxes only if they manufacture aluminum based products. Customers need to contact the manufacturing plant and then give the specifications that they desire. The plant will then give a quote for the total cost of the order. Depending on the manufacturing plant, orders may either be accepted individually or in bulk.
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This is the blog on the Kinetic Die Casting Company web site. Using die casting to make Aluminum Heat Sink Parts. Look at this website page for more details: www.kineticdiecasting.com/heatsink.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
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The Many uses of Die Casting Aluminum Boxes
The Many uses of Die Casting Aluminum Boxes. Kinetic Die Casting Company makes many types of aluminum boxes using the die casting process. These “Boxes” are also known as “Chassis” or “Enclosures” and “Housings”.
This aluminum box known as a Guitar Amplifier Chassis, was used in the music industry:
Guitar Amplifier Chassis Die Casting
This is an aluminum die casting part that was developed here at Kinetic Die Casting Company for a company called Damage Control. Damage Control purchased thousands of these aluminum Guitar Amplifier Chassis from us in 100-200 part increments, complete and ready for assembly. The tool to produce this part has three slides and the tool cost them around $20,000 to produce. The part cost is around $3.00 each part.
This die casting part is a military housing:
Military Die Casting Photos
This part is an aluminum die casting that Kinetic Die Casting Company does a radio-graphic inspection then impregnates and then machines the required threads and complete the part with a chemical film prior to painting the part. These parts are purchased in lots of 50-100 parts.
This next item is a lot more common. This is an electrical conduit housing:
Kinetic Die Casting company produced 16,000 parts for this company every week before they were purchased by a much larger company and moved to India.
Evidently, there are several types of aluminum boxes produced as a die casting part. We can help you with your aluminum box product development. Cal us today to review your aluminum box part design.
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
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Aluminum Housings or Aluminum Boxes
Aluminum Housings or Aluminum Boxes are electrically conductive and can be easily be electrically grounded. Aluminum box enclosures can be manufactured with the mounting holes necessary for set up circuit boards and covers or lids to the enclosures to seal from humidity and damage to the components constructed. Die Casting Aluminum enclosures work well with die casting aluminum heatsink parts to remove and dispel heat from components.
Die Casting Aluminum Housings or Aluminum Boxes
Die cast box parts do not need welded seams, so they usually look better. Depending on the size and weight of the parts, Aluminum boxes, aluminum enclosures and aluminum housings die casting parts can be made at the rate of a few hundred to a few thousand parts each day. Aluminum Box Enclosures or Aluminum Box Housings Parts are easily powdercoated.
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
Using New Cast Aluminum Boxes for Various Applications
Using New Cast Aluminum Boxes for Various Applications. Aluminum is material that is extensively being used today for various applications and purposes. One of the many purposes that it serves is to protect valuable items and component parts from harmful elements. As a result of this need, the die casting companies produced new cast aluminum boxes. These boxes are found in every product that requires a good shelter from different forms of contamination. They are popular as either storage spaces or protective covers for several items.
Aluminum boxes are prominent in vehicles as engine and transportation enclosures. They can be large enough to hold heavy equipments at the back of the trucks, or they can be small enough to be located inside the automobiles. They are electrically conductive and are highly durable which make them the ideal storage boxes for any types of vehicle.
Most computer and communication devices also utilize aluminum boxes and housings. In the manufacture of computer hardware, disk drives are produced with aluminum housings. The communication devices, on the other hand, are sheltered by aluminum casings in order to deter the unwanted radio frequencies and other technical interference.
Unlike with steel housings and compartments, the aluminum boxes do not have welded sides and corners. Because of their seamless looks, they are now being used in both homes and office spaces. You can find them as filing cabinets, drawers and even mailboxes.
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.
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