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Draft Angles in Die Castings
Kinetic Die Casting Company discusses “Draft Angle in Die Castings” – “what is draft angle in an aluminum metal box casting?” or “why do I need a draft angle on my aluminum die casting box part?” The mechanical reply is, all aluminum die castings need a draft angle on the walls of die cast box parts perpendicular to the parting plane or parallel to the slide interfaces. Because I have been selling die cast parts for over 20 years, I find easy answers and give simple calculations for my clients. What does that have to do with the usual engineer (any engineer other than in tooling or mechanical) or professional buyer?
Most people do not have the need to worry about how things are made; only what is made, and will it be what is essential. “Have you ever observed on a cupcake the bottom diameter is smaller than the top diameter?” or “Have you noted that a cake pan has sides that slope in toward the middle of the pan?” That would be an extreme case of a draft angle. Aluminum die castings would stick inside the die casting tool, molds, or die casting die if there was not enough draft angle in the tool and part. The usual draft angle for an aluminum die casting part is two degrees per side. The calculation for that is easy if a anyone is acquainted with die casting production part design.
Imagine an enclosure (or Aluminum Box) lying on a counter with the open side up. The aluminum box is 2″ deep inside with the height and width 4″ each way on outside. The walls of the box are 0.10″ in width. Due to the wall’s thickness, a few things are obvious to a part designer regarding this seemingly simple box:
A 2 degree draft angle will alter the dimensions in the following on the interior and exterior and should be regarded if something needs to fit inside the box or outside the box:
If the box was intended for the interior of 4″ x 4″ at the bottom: box:
See our die casting draft webpage: http://www.kineticdiecasting.com/draft.html
Contact Kinetic Die Casting Company at 800-524-8083 for more information
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March 1 A360 Metal Flow Video
Auto Parts Manufactured as Die Castings in A360 Aluminum Die Casting Alloy.
The Metal Flow Video from Kinetic Die Casting Company
Published on Mar 1, 2013 on:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2hJylJ8Qrc
Kinetic Die Casting Company, 818-982-9200. A die casting Metal Flow Video into a four cavity die casting mold making four die casting automotive parts. Molten metal, A360 Aluminum alloy is injecting into the die casting mold. This video is a simulation of checking for die casting part surface defects and the metal temperature of the metal flow. Die Casting A360 Aluminum Alloy Metal Flow Video into an a360 aluminum auto part.
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The Advantages of Die Casting Tooling
The Advantages of Die Casting Tooling. Die casting tooling is recognized in the metalworking industry as a well-organized and economical procedure that is utilized to generate plain to multifaceted shapes that are being exploited by a variety of sectors. The power and other sort of the production of the die casting tooling depend a lot on the alloys which were used in the technique.
The most frequently utilized alloys in the die casting tooling include zinc, magnesium, aluminium, copper, lead and tin. Zinc is recognized as the alloy that is simplest to cast. This has high ductility and can effortlessly be plated. This is also inexpensive when it comes to little parts. Magnesium, on the other hand, is the easiest to machine. This is also the lightest element utilized for this function. Aluminium is also lightweight. This encloses fine mechanical properties. This also has high thermal as well as electrical conductivity. Copper can be reliable to come with the finest dimensional constancy– also holding the highest mechanical properties. Lead and tin are recognized for their high density.
Manufacturers use die casting tooling for the subsequent reimbursement that this can offer.
1. This allows the manufacture of parts that are dimensionally stable as well as sturdy. These parts are also heat resistant.
2. The construction can be done in high volumes at a faster speed. Through such, a high number of outputs can be attained with shapes that are multifaceted with closer tolerances.
3. The finishing can be done according to what reason the parts would be utilized. It can either be textured or smooth surfaces. These types can then be plated and finished with smaller surface preparation.
Kinetic Die Casting is a die casting company specializing in aluminum and zinc parts. If you would like to request a quote, please visit our website:Kinetic Die Casting Company
Plastic Parts Injected Molded
Plastic Parts Injected Molded | Plastic Comparison
Similarities Of Plastic Injection Molded Parts and Aluminum Die Casting Parts. Plastic injection molding and aluminum die casting are similar in a lot of ways:
- Both require a die, a mold or tooling to produce parts.
- The dies or tooling costs are very similar in both industries.
- Both processes inject material with pressure into a mold or die to make parts.
- Both processes can make a few parts, hundreds of parts or thousands of parts every day.
Plastic Injection Molded Parts
- Plastic parts are produced at a lower temperature than aluminum parts, plastic melts at only a few hundred degrees Fahrenheit
- Plastic Parts weigh less than aluminum die casting parts.
- Plastic is not typically biodegradable
- Plastic parts require metal inserts to hold a thread for screws.
- Plastic does not block EMI/RF waves
- Plastic Parts are not as strong.
Aluminum Die Casting Parts
- Aluminum die casting parts are stronger than plastic but aluminum parts weigh more than plastic injection molded parts.
- Aluminum parts are produced in only one color and need paint or powder coat for color. Aluminum can be polished or anodized.
- Aluminum naturally shields EMI/RF waves to protect electronic circuits.
- Holes can be die casted in the parts and directly threaded into the aluminum parts.
- Features can be machined into aluminum and the part remains strong.
- Aluminum has great thermal transference properties and is used for heat sinks.
- Aluminum is a natural conductor of electricity and can be e-coated or used as an electrical ground for electronics.
- Aluminum material is environmentally friendly and can be recycled easily when done. Die casting materials are all recycled materials that were alloyed into a die casting aluminum alloy. All aluminum alloys (360, 380, 383, and 413) are made from recycled materials.
Contact Kinetic Die Casting Company for a competitive price quote on aluminum die casting parts.
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