Aluminum (or aluminium) is the preferred metal used to produce heat sinks because of aluminum’s thermal conductive properties, the weight of the many aluminum alloys and, the natural electrical conductivity of aluminum. EXTRUSIONS AS ALUMINUM HEAT SINKS: Initially, heat sinks …
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KDC Aluminum Enlightenment: What Are Die Casting Aluminum Lighting Fixture Parts
Aluminum Enlightenment: What Are Die Casting Aluminum Lighting Fixture Parts. A large, reliable source of light keeps the progress of the city’s daily (and night) life. This is why keeping every home and infrastructure well-lit is very important. By the simple use of electricity, light is created and supports man for the rest of the day. Many have already made certain compromise on utilizing electricity light resources in efficient and power-saving standards. Solar-powered engine is indubitably the best way to save power in the production of electricity light. Another way of maintaining light is the use of efficient lighting fixtures.
What are die casting aluminum lighting fixture parts? These are specially made enclosures or housings used to hold light bulbs and other power supplies. They can be in any shape, size and the capacity to hold electricity as it flows around the bulb. Because it is made of die cast aluminum, these lighting fixture parts can be durable, cheap and easy to produce.
Another question then arises: what are die casting aluminum lighting fixture parts for and what makes them more beneficial than normal lighting fixture parts? Lighting fixture parts are often made of plastic, and it also has the same use to that of aluminum. But the advantage of aluminum is its being less prone to corrosion, electrically conductible, uses naturally abundant resources (unlike plastic), inexpensive, it is more resilient and can even weigh lighter than plastic lighting fixtures. Answering the question,
“What are Die Casting Aluminum Lighting Fixture Parts for?” They are for enlightenment – they durably support our light by being light concerning both weight and budget.
This is the blog on the Kinetic Die Casting Company web site. We make several types of Aluminum Handle Parts. Look at this website page for more details: www.kineticdiecasting.com/handle.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
Light Made of Zinc: Its Applications in Lighting
Light Made of Zinc: Its Applications in Lighting. Lighting is something that is valued and used by millions worldwide. At one time the source of light was a modest camp fire built out of rubbing two sticks together, contemporary technology has progressed to make it easier for humans to enjoy light.
The creation of the electric bulb must have shocked the world. The use of gas lights made homes and streets liable to unintentional fires. It was once unsafe to strike a match inside a person’s home. But with the advent of new technology, turning on a light has never been easier.
Of course this technology would not be conceivable without the parts that make up a light. Whether it is an uncomplicated desk lamp or a red head used in film and TV productions, all lamps and lights are fitted with metal parts that form its whole. Since light energy manufactures heat, these materials must be able to endure dangerous temperatures in order to be useful. This is where the process of using zinc as a raw material comes in.
With the use of zinc die casting, zinc lighting parts can be assembled as materials with high temperature conductivity. Electrical components, particularly those which need high energy generation, need high conductivity rates. Lamps, particularly those used in film and TV production, could be used for hours on end, therefore underlining a high need for good thermal conductors. This can be attained, with high success, through 
zinc die casting. Lighting parts need not be made of deficient material.
Light should not, at all costs, grow dim because of mediocre quality.
This is the blog on the Kinetic Die Casting Company web site. We also produce Tooling Molds for Die Castings. Look at this website page for more details: www.kineticdiecasting.com/tooling_die_casting.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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Do You Know Why Lighting Manufactures Use Aluminum Lighting Parts?
Do you know why lighting manufactures use Aluminum Lighting Parts? Lighting Fixtures and Parts are electrical parts and devices used to create artificial light or illumination outdoors or in houses and buildings. Lighting fixtures are classified as indoor lighting fixtures or outdoor lighting fixtures. A complete lighting fixture unit consists of the light source or lamp, the light reflector for directing the light, an aperture (with or without a lens), the outer shell or housing for lamp alignment and protection, an electrical ballast, if required, and connection to a power source. A wide variety of special light fixtures are created for use in the:
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o Commercial Outdoor Lighting
o Automotive Lighting Industry,
o Aerospace Lighting,
o Marine Lighting and
o Medical Offices use Hanging Light Fixtures.
o Parking Garage Lights
o Airport Runway Lights
o Medical Lighting
o Commercial Lighting fixtures
o Lighting Fixture Housings.
o Bullet Light Fixture.
o Street Traffic Light Housings.
o Walk Light Housings.
o High Temperature Lighting Housings.
o Outdoor Coach Lights.
o Wall Sconce Fixtures.
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Kinetic Die Casting Company produces these die cast Lighting Parts at rates of a few hundred to several thousand parts each day to satisfy our customers’ production needs.
In the past, lighting parts manufacturers mostly used steel as material for their lighting products. Aluminum is a more recent innovation in the field of lighting fixtures manufacturing, although aluminum lighting parts have been in the market for a long time as well.
In fact, these days, aluminum is the material of choice for builders and engineers who are constantly looking for lighting fixtures for their projects.
Aluminum lighting parts have many advantages over those made of other materials. In terms of cost, for example, lighting parts that are made of aluminum are cheaper than those made of other materials because the raw material itself is relatively cheaper. When it comes to performance, lighting parts that are made of aluminum are also top-notch. For one, the material is highly conductive and has excellent thermal properties that allow it to withstand high temperatures.
Aluminum lighting parts are also convenient to transport, because they are three times lighter than their steel counterpart. And because they are heavier, even transportation costs are minimal, compared to transporting steel. There are a wide range of aluminum lighting parts in the market these days. The wide selection is caused by the fact the aluminum is flexible and pliable, allowing manufacturers to produce parts in different shapes and sizes, and for any application that they can be used for.
To get a price for aluminum die casting lighting fixture parts or die casting tooling to make aluminum lighting fixture parts, 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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Aluminum Lighting Fixtures and Parts
Aluminum Lighting Fixtures and Parts have been produced for many years. Aluminum Die Casting Lighting fixtures are less expensive than other manufacturing processes. Aluminum light fixtures have good thermal properties and are used in applications where high temperature power supplies and bulbs are used. In former years, lighting housings were welded together, which was labor intensive, costly, and had limitations on the shapes available. Aluminum Lighting Fixture Parts can be many shapes and sizes, used in many lighting applications, and can be manufactured net shape. Aluminum weighs 1/3 of a comparable steel part. The aluminum part would cost less to ship due to the weight. Aluminum lighting fixtures can be produced in quantities of a few hundred to thousands of aluminum lighting fixtures each day. Aluminum fixtures are electrically conductive and can be 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.
Aluminum Die Casting Lighting Fixture Parts
Aluminum Die Casting Lighting Fixture Parts from aluminum sand castings. A customer who is a lighting parts manufacturer buys an aluminum sand casting fixture for his lighting products. This sand casting is an “Aluminum Trolley Mount” used to clasp his lighting fixtures from the ceiling in a room. This aluminum trolley fixture has to be strong and look good to be part of his lighting products. He has been using this aluminum sand casting for quite a long time. The initial sand casting cost less to get started with a new product line and die casting cost a little more. The sand casting tooling costs less than $5000 to get started and the part price in this case is about $70 each part. My customer buys about 50 parts a month. His total cost to purchase these castings in a year after the tooling is paid for would be $70 per part times 12 times per year times 50 parts per month ($42,000 per year). Can this part be cost effectively manufactured as an aluminum die casting lighting fixture?
Aluminum Lighting Fixture Die Castings
The die casting part will require die cast tooling. This tooling will take about 10 weeks to be made and will cost about $28,000 to be made. This seems too costly for some but if the yearly total cost is calculated it will show that the tooling cost is reasonable. The part price in this case is $8 each part. A simple calculation will show the cost of the die castings with the die casting tooling will be better than the cheaper sand casting price.
Aluminum Die Castings
Part Price — $ 8.00
Annual Quantity — 600
Total parts cost — $4,800
Tooling cost — $28,000
Total product cost — $32,800
Aluminum Sand Castings
Part Price — $ 70.00
Annual Quantity — 600
Total parts cost — $42,000
Tooling cost — Paid for already
Total product cost — $42,000
The aluminum die casting option will cost about $9,000 less the first year and over $30,000 less each year afterwards. Die casting aluminum is a greater option.
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.
