For all the talk about 3D printing (also called additive manufacturing), the vast majority of metal products are shaped into their final form by subtracting material using metal machining processes. Even when a component or product is cast, it is nearly always finished on a CNC machine. If your products include metal components, some material is very likely to be subtracted at some point of its fabrication. So, our senior engineer Paul prepared a series of videos that cover (nearly) all … [Read more...]
All about the Die Casting Process, Ingots, and Aluminum Casting [Videos]
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Many everyday products are created using the die casting process, but few people are aware of what the process actually involves. Here are a few examples: Your car engine, axles, paddles, cooling fan... The metal housing/chassis/frame of many electrical products (e.g. cameras, tablets) Door handles; locking systems Toothbrush or razor mount base and handle TV stand Trophies, medals... Basically, die casting, is often the first process for shaping a piece of metal. Some … [Read more...]