Tag Archives: Aluminum Alloys

Flowing Molten Metal

Posted on 03/11/2013 by admin

What is die casting? = Die Casting is a metal parts manufacturing process in which molten metal is forced into a steel die casting mold to produce die casting parts. Look on this web site page for more details:

  • http://www.kineticdiecasting.com/what-is-die-casting.html


    This Kinetic Die Casting Company video, is a simulation of a molten die casting metal alloy (A360 aluminum alloy), flowing into a new four cavity die casting mold.

      There are three video segment molten metal flow representations:

    1. Top View of the molten a360 metal alloy flow checking for die casting part surface defects.
    2. Bottom or side view of the a360 molten metal flow looking for die casting part surface defects.
    3. A molten metal flow simulation of the heat distribution in this four cavity die casting mold.

    As you watch each molten metal flow video representation, you will discover how we can predict a better surface quality on a360 aluminum die casting parts, on the top surface and the bottom surface. You can also see how we predict the fluidity of the a360 molten metal flow. If these videos predicted trapped air causing porosity, we would know how to adjust the die casting mold to reduce the predicted porosity in the die casting parts.

    Kinetic Die Casting Company uses this simulation software on most new tooling we produce for our customers. This video is for a four cavity die casting mold for a well known international manufacturing customer in the transportation industry.

    Contact Kinetic Die Casting Company to purchase new die cast tooling and your aluminum die casting parts and your zinc die casting parts. Call 800-524-8083 or Email sales@kineticdc.com

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    A380 Aluminum Alloy verses A413 Aluminum Alloy

    Posted on 04/16/2012 by admin

    The two more common types of die casting aluminum used by Kinetic die Casting Company are A380 aluminum and A413 aluminum. There are reasons to use either metal.

     

    So here are a few of the details (http://www.kineticdiecasting.com/casting_aluminum.html):

    A380
    Availability – More
    Material cost – Less
    Flexibility – More
    Thermal Conductivity – Less
    Electrical Conductivity  – More
    Pounds/Inch – More
    Pressure Tight – Less
    Surface Polish – Less

     

    A413
    Availability – Less
    Material cost – More
    Flexibility – Less
    Thermal Conductivity – More
    Electrical Conductivity – More
    Pounds/Inch – Less
    Pressure Tight – More
    Surface Polish – More

    A380 is the most common die casting aluminum used worldwide. Most part blue prints do not call out the aluminum type so the default is A380.

    Call Kinetic Die Casting Company at 818-982-9200 or send us an email with your questions at sales@kineticdc.com

    There is a chart on this web page that give much more details:
    Alloys for Aluminum Die Casting

    Kinetic Die Casting is a california die casting companycalifornia die casting company that manufactures die cast parts. If you would like more information or request a quote, vist our website:Kinetic Die Casting Company

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    Pressure Die Casting Aluminum Golf Products VS Extrusions

    Posted on 06/06/2010 by admin

    Pressure Die Casting Aluminum Golf Products VS Extrusions. Before hitting the next ball and scoring at par, a golfer should know if his golf equipment lives up to his/her expectations.

  • Pressure die casting of aluminum golf products involves the modification of aluminum for its specified purpose. The process is inexpensive and quick compared to the process of extrusion, and produces simple yet productive materials which makes up for the small budget neede.
  • Extrusion, on the other hand, has a predetermined cross-sectional outline which is used to produce materials. One of its pros would have to be its ability to renew previously molded materials (which are known to easily break and get old) to top quality, making it also a resource saver for the product makers. Contrary to what the pressure die casting can do, extrusion produces materials of smooth finish.
  • If the quality of the product would be the basis, then the ones made from extrusions would be better options, although pressure die casting products are not far from having the same quality. Of course, the latter will be more economical for those occasional golfers.
  • To know more about pressure die casting aluminum golf products VS extrusions, make sure to ask the golf equipment store personnel on your next visit to find out more about the products and the processes involved in making it.

    • Kinetic Die Casting Company – 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 Company can manufacture aluminum car parts, aluminum hardware, and Aluminum Lighting Partsaluminum lighting parts

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    Learning the Methods for Making Die Cast Heating Plates

    Posted on 05/30/2010 by admin

    Learning the Methods for Making Die Cast Heating Plates. Knowing methods for making die cast heating plates might be complicated, but nonetheless very rewarding for someone who will master such methods. The primary concern should now be on where to find something that can teach or someone who knows that can train you.

  • Primarily, buying an instructional book or booklet would be one of the greatest ways. Such books can be found from online sites like Amazon and eBay, or from a nearby bookstore. This should not be a pricey way, so the consumer need not worry about bringing out money from his/her pocket

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  • If money is not an issue, then finding someone who knows how to do the process is also a good way. This might, however, cost an individual slightly big money, especially if the ‘teacher’ is an expert. If the person is close to someone who can help, then that’s an advantage.
  • Lastly, making die cast heating plates can be learned through experience. Visiting a factory or a small shop making these heating plates would be good options. Moreover, hands-on training might be available for those who would really like to give these methods a try. In training for these methods, always make sure of your safety.

    • Kinetic Die Casting Company – 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 located in North Hollywood,California. KDC specializes in manufacturing zinc and aluminum alloy casting parts. If you would like a quote, please visit our website:Kinetic Die Casting Company

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    Methods for Making Aluminum Aircraft Parts

    Posted on 05/26/2010 by admin

    Methods for Making Aluminum Aircraft Parts. Aluminum which are used in the making of aircraft parts are usually alloyed with other kinds of metals to make the material stronger. This material is at times called duralumin. Aircraft engineers favour aluminum for its density which is low and because it is light weight.

  • One of the common methods for making aluminum aircraft parts is die-casting. This method is specifically befitted to the manufacturing of huge amounts of relatively diminutive parts. Metal moulds are injected with molten metal under ample pressure. The combination of brisk injection and quick curing under high pressure produces a fine-grain, opaque surface structure, and this leads to superb fatigue and wear properties. But shrinkage and air entrapment could possibly lead to porosity; therefore, a limit of 1.0 mm in machine cuts should be established to avoid exposing the material.
  • Another method for producing aircraft parts with aluminum is permanent mold or gravity die casting. Similar to die casting, this method is suitable for high-volume production. Typically, die castings are relatively smaller than permanent mold castings. Permanent mold castings could reach up to 10 kg at maximum; but castings far larger are sometimes custom made when the costs of the production equipment are respectively justified by the specific quality requirements the casting asks.

    • Kinetic Die Casting Company – 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 located in Southern California. KDC specializes in aluminum and zinc die casting tooling. If you would like a quote, please visit our website:Kinetic Die Casting Company

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