Die Casting, A Brief Description: Diecasting is a manufacturing procedure in which molten metal is injected, under pressure, into a hardened steel die or also called mold. Dies are often water-cooled. Dies are then opened, and the die castings are …
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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
Die Casting Tooling for the Airplane Model Enthusiasts
Die Casting Tooling for the Airplane Model Enthusiasts. Are you affectionate of gathering alternates of airplane models? Have you always dreamed of flying a plane one day? For many people, the eagerness of meeting the airplane model collectibles is often entrenched from a childhood dream. Learning aeronautics for that matter is too pricey so others basically cover up the dream by accumulating the precious pieces of airplane models that they can get their hands on. Showcases and displays of the diverse kinds of airplanes from the past to the present always pave way to the selling of their miniatures. This is then the greatest portion that many enthusiasts look forward to. With that at hand, it is similarly essential to think shrewdly about buying the die casting tooling.
The die casting tooling of model airplane kits involve the utilization of either plastic or metal. With the accessibility of the right belongings, you will be able to come up with the numerous kinds of model types and styles of your dream airplane. You see, these models can be bought in a total piece or if you desire some challenge, you can opt to accumulate the parts by yourself.
It is true that the opposition in the airplane modeling market is rising tight and that also provides the honest potential of discharging diverse die cast tooling. Quite a few choices can perplex you, so to speak. Therefore, it is essential that you take time to research on the brands and their dependability. After all, the right tools and kits will additionally help you in constructing bigger and enhanced airplane models.
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
Aluminum Sand Casting Parts May Be Better
Aluminum Sand Casting Parts May Be Better. Several Requests For Quotes (RFQs) for aluminum part prices come to Kinetic Die Casting and it is obvious that the requester does not understand the difference between aluminum sand casting parts and aluminum die casting parts. Today, we will discuss the pricing difference between sand casting and die casting of aluminum parts.
2,000 Aluminum Parts Casting Decision
If your product is limited to less than 2,000 aluminum parts in the entire product life cycle or stated differently you will want less than 2,000 aluminum parts in your product life cycle and never need more parts, sometimes a part produced by the aluminum sand casting is a better choice for you.
Here are my aluminum part price calculations:
Aluminum Sand Casting Parts:
Typical Tooling Cost: $500 – $2500
Typical Part Cost: $13 – $15 each (machined)
So using $500 tooling price (lowest typical) and $13 for part price:
Cost for 500 parts: $ 7,500
Cost for 1000 parts: $13,500
Cost for 2000 parts: $26,500
Aluminum Die Casting Parts
Typical Tooling Cost: $10,000 – $12,000
Typical Part Cost: $2.50 – $3.50 each (machined)
So using $10,000 die casting tooling price (lowest typical) and $2.50 for part price.
Cost for 500 parts: $11,250 ($3,750 more expensive)
Cost for 1000 parts: $12,500 ($1,000 less expensive)
Cost for 2000 parts: $15,000 ($11,500 less expensive)
As you can see, the cost is equal or less for an aluminum part as a sand cast part, if you will buy less than 2,000 parts. If you feel your product life is more than 2,000 parts, you should consider buying aluminum die casting parts. If your product life is greater than 5,000 parts your savings are so significant it is embarrassing. Contact Kinetic Die Casting Company 800-2524-8083 (sales@kineticdc.com) if you feel you are paying to much for your aluminum castings.
The Die Casting Tooling that works
The Die Casting Tooling that works. The cost-efficient and well-timed manufacture of a broad collection of fundamental equipment components owes much to die casting tooling. This is a essential performance area wherein the die casters and the designers have to put their heads together in product development and design. At this early stage, issues revolving around tooling and production have to be determined along with the recognition of the numerous trade-offs that may be taken to successfully control overall project costs.
One fine example of the triumphant cooperation of designers and die casters in die casting tooling is in the automobile industry. Through their combined efforts, aluminum auto parts have been productively calculated and developed so much so that today aluminum now is the No. 2 material utilized in automobiles. The major impetus that inspired the designers–die casters’ mutual efforts is the rising cost of fuel which provoked consumers’ improved interest in lighter, more fuel-efficient and environment-friendly cars.
Among the die casting tooling factors measured in aluminum auto components is the approximation that reducing car weight by 10% could result in expenditure by 6% to 8%. Another deliberation which may be parlayed in prospective die casting tooling is that a car weight decrease of 50% may be realized if the body of an automobile is completed of aluminum. Considerable fuel savings would be attained in such a shift, which was considered at about 3,000 liters saved for the standard lifetime of a car, one die casting tooling endeavour that should be most welcome in these oil-crisis prone times.
Kinetic Die Casting manufactures zinc and aluminium die casting. If you would like a quote, please visit our website:Die Casting quote
How Trim Dies Save Money on Die Casting Parts
How Can Trim Dies Save Me Money on Die Casting Parts? – Is a question, I get asked frequently from potential customers and current customers.
I will discuss what a die casting part trim die is and what it does, but first we need to know a little about how die casting parts are made. The Die Casting Trim Die is part of the die casting part tooling package.
- Die Casting is a manufacturing process where a company melts metal, typically aluminum or zinc, and then injects that metal into a die or mold using extreme pressure.
The molten metal is under so much pressure that the metal “flashes” out around the edges of the part inside the die casting mold. This excess metal is also called “flash”. This flash is typically very thin, sometimes paper thin, wall of metal. The flash is frequently sharp and can cut fingers if not handled carefully. After the part cools sufficiently, the flash must be removed before we can ship the die cast part to our customer.
- The most common ways to remove flash are:
- Using a file or sander – Somewhat labor intensive and subject to “artistic interpretation” from the worker. Not always consistent in the process.
- Using a trim die – A trim die cuts consistently .005″ to .010″ close to edge of the die casting part like a cookie cutter. Is also the fastest way to remove flash.
The trim die is in two parts and each half is bolted on either the upper or lower platen of a trim press. The trim press has typically 15 to 20 tons of closing pressure. The press raises and lowers as the worker actuates the buttons. The die casting part fits perfectly in the trim die bottom, the trim die top half closes on the part and uses a cutting edge to cut the excess metal (flash) away from the part.
Because the trim die cuts the flash from the part accurately and consistently, the part quality is always better when a trim die is used to remove the a flash. So, less money is wasted on poor part quality. The trim press also operates faster than the die casting machine so the flash removal takes less time and labor, thus saving money in part production.
Each of our die casting production cells at Kinetic Die Casting Company has at least one trim press to accommodate a trim die for every die casting production part order. Every customer who owns a trim die, saves money on their part price. Call us today for a FREE competitive part price proposal to make your parts 818-982-9200.
