Die casting parts: The steps involved in the process of die casting. During the die casting process, these are the basic steps that are being followed. The first part involves spraying the mold with lubricant. This enhances the removal of …
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Porosity in Die Castings
There are many forms of Die Casting Porosity, many are caused by these die casting variables:
- Metal Temperatures and Mold Temperatures.
- Material Cleanliness.
- Die Casting Mold Design.
- Die Casting Part Design.
- Die Casting Machine Pressures.
- Die Casting Machine Shot Speed.
- Die Casting Spray or Die Casting Mold Release.
- Other forms of porosity can be from “shrinkage” or wall thickness.
What is Die Casting Porosity? In order for you to know what die casting porosity is, you need to know the die casting basics. The most common form of Die Casting Porosity is a kind of factory defect in which die cast parts contain small pockets of void space and air within the metal, causing it to become porous.
Porosity in Die Casting is the air trapped by the metal inside the die casting parts. To know more, a basic knowledge of the die casting process is necessary. Die casting is a process wherein a particular amount of molten metal is put inside a shot cylinder, then it is applied (plunged) with great force with a piston so as to force the metal into a die cast mold or die cast die. During this “plunging process”, air inside the cylinder is forced along with the metal into the die casting mold. It is a very fluid turbulent process. The air forced into the mold with the metal and the metal already inside the mold is forced out of the mold through a series of gates, vents and overflows.
After this, the metal is left to cool down and harden or freeze inside the mold. The metal is then removed as a die cast part. The same process is repeated over again.
Die casting companies use metals which are non-ferrous, or do not contain Iron, as this is the highest factor for oxidation and rusting. Several examples of non-ferrous metals include zinc, aluminum, lead, magnesium, tin and copper. Kinetic Die Casting only uses aluminum and zinc.
In the worst case, porosity in die casting parts, weakens die casting parts, if the voids or pockets are very large. Porosity typically matters most in pressure tight die casting parts. When the air escapes through a die casting part, it is typically caused by porosity.
Employees of Kinetic Die Casting are POROSITY EXPERTS in die casting parts that need to be free of porosity. http://www.kineticdiecasting.com/porosity.html
Kinetic Die Casting utilizes die casting to manufacture parts like aluminum car parts, airplane parts, lighting parts and much, much more. If you would like to request a quote, please visit our website:Die Casting quote
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Music Uses Aluminum
Music Uses Aluminum. The use of aluminum products has become widespread. You can see aluminum everywhere and it is actually impossible to be in a place where you cannot see an aluminum part. This prevalence is due to the fact that aluminum is very durable and inexpensive. Many manufacturers prefer using aluminum in their products because it is easy to mold and inexpensive to make. Also, aluminum has chemical and thermal properties that are suitable to heat-producing equipments that can avoid malfunction and give longer lifespan for the equipments. With these reasons, even the music industry is using aluminum for the some parts of the equipments used like amplifiers, speakers, and even guitar chassis. These equipments are sensitive because of the vibrations and frequencies that they receive. This makes the aluminum so perfect for the musical equipments.
Aluminum diecastings are advantageous when it comes to aluminum musical equipment because of the weight. As compared to steel casts, aluminum parts are only one-third in weight. As we know, these equipments are frequently transported so having light weight is really a plus. Also, aluminum casts can diffuse the heat that is produced when using the equipments so they can prolong the life of these equipments. Lastly, aluminum casts are produced near net shape so joints and welded parts are rarely seen. This makes the casts stronger as compared to the steel parts that have joints and welded parts.
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
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Kinetic Die Casting Company makes Die Casting Aluminum Boxes
Kinetic Die Casting Company makes Die Casting Aluminum Boxes. If you are looking for boxes which can provide security to the electronic components of your equipment, Kinetic Die Casting makes Die Casting Aluminum Boxes. Kinetic Die Casting Company is an American Jobshop Aluminum Die Casting Company that manufactures the aluminum parts used in the products of Original Equipment Manufacturers or OEM’s. The company is now 15 years old and is currently located in North Hollywood, California.
Kinetic Die Casting Company makes die cast aluminum boxes through the manufacturing process which requires the use of a die casting machine which will inject molten aluminum into a die cast or steel die cast mold. This process will produce the aluminum die cast parts which are used by the company in manufacturing their high quality products. Since the boxes are produced through die casting, the boxes are more durable and stable. These boxes are also competitively priced and can be used for communication devices, motors, electrical junction boxes and elbows, trucks, automobiles, and computer parts. They also produce boxes which are painted, polished, ball burnished, or assembled depending upon the need of the customers. In case the aluminum boxes or parts received by the customers are not right, Kinetic Die Casting Company will replace the product or parts at no additional charge.
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Pressure Die Casting Aluminum Lighting Parts vs Sand Casting
Pressure Die Casting Aluminum Lighting Parts vs Sand Casting. Aluminum sand casting tooling roughly costs from $500 – $7,500, depending on the size and complexity. Pressure die cast tooling on the other hand costs from $5,000 – $75,000, again depending on the size and complexity of the die cast parts. However, tooling can create from 100,000 parts to as much as 1,000,000 pressure die casting parts.
In sand casting, the molds or patterns are used to make sand molds. The preparation and bonding process of sand molds is the most critical step in the process. This technique is usually used for high volume production.
With die casting, the mold is usually made of metal like cast iron or steel. They are generally not destroyed but are made permanent. There are several types of die casting, the most widely used being high pressure die casting. 50% of light alloy casting production are made from high pressure die casting.
Sand casting and pressure die casting processes vary from some hundred to some thousand parts. The cost of tooling and machinery is required for aluminum sand casting that is not normally required in the die casting process due to its tighter tolerance of the pressure die cast process in making the aluminum parts.
Kinetic Die Casting makes great quality aluminum, and Zinc Die Casting If looking for a job or would like a quote please visit our website:Kinetic Die Casting Company
The Advantages of Aluminum Chassis Castings Over Steel
The Advantages of Aluminum Chassis Castings Over Steel. High pressure die casting is the process used to make aluminum die cast parts and chassis castings. This process is now becoming more and more popular in several major manufacturing industries because of its many advantages.
Aluminum is a great metal to work with. Unlike other metals, it has plenty of strengths. The metal can be found almost everywhere in the planet. Supply will not run out, so it is easy to acquire and not heavy on your pockets.
Advantages of aluminum chassis castings over steel include:
- Aluminum can be stronger than steel
- three times greater axial load strength
- Faster production rate. In fact, production quantities can be done within a few days instead of several weeks!
- Fewer failures and returns to the OEM
- Weight is lighter by two and a half times for lesser shipping costs
- Less finishing costs
- Raw parts manufacturing costs are much less
- Better looking parts
You can produce aluminum die casts according to your preference and specifications, such as the trim, clean, machine, inspect, powder coat and the package of your aluminum cast parts.
All in all, the use of aluminum castings over still helps you reduce weight, boost strength, and save you more money.
Kinetic Die Casting Company can manufacture aluminum car parts, aluminum hardware, and Aluminum Lighting Partsaluminum lighting parts
