A The alloy is selected based on the environment the part will function in the performance requirements of the component.

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A Magnesium is produced from sea water, brines and magnesium-bearing minerals which offer unlimited reserves.

A AA 356 T6 and A356 are very similar in properties with AA A356.0 being a higher purity alloy. In the heat treated T6 condition, AA A356.0 is stronger, more elastic and harder than AA 356.0. 

A By far the complexity of the part is the main factor affecting tooling cost.

A Magnesium is: among 1) the lightest of all metals (63% of aluminum, 38% of titanium); 2) stronger than engineering plastics; 3) 100 times better in heat dissipation than plastics; 4) electromagnetic-shielding; 5) best in vibration absorption of all metals; 6) environmentally safe (non-hazardous and recyclable); 7) easy to machine; 8) abundant in supply (sixth most abundant on earth).

A First, a steel mold capable of producing tens of thousands of castings in rapid succession must be made in at least two sections to permit removal of castings. These sections are mounted securely in a machine and are arranged so that one is stationary (fixed die half) while the other is moveable (injector die half). To begin the casting cycle, the two die halves are clamped tightly together by the die casting machine. Molten metal is injected into the die cavity where it solidifies quickly. The die halves are drawn apart and the casting is ejected. Die casting dies can be simple or complex, having moveable slides, cores, or other sections depending on the complexity of the casting.

A ABEC precision levels, ABEC-1, ABEC-3, ABEC-5, ABEC-7, and ABEC-9 are the equivalent to ISO precision levels P0, P6, P5, P4, and P2 respectively.

A The ABEC scale is an industry accepted standard for the tolerances of a ball bearing. It was developed by the Annular Bearing Engineering Committee (ABEC) of the American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA). There are five classes, going from widest tolerances to tightest: 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9. Higher ABEC classes provide better precision, efficiency, and greater speed capabilities, but do not necessarily mean that the bearing can spin faster. Additionally, the ABEC rating does not specify many other critical factors, such as smoothness of the rolling contact surfaces, ball precision, and material quality.

A Where a customer has existing pattern equipment, we will usually be able to use it to produce the required castings. However, it may require some modification in some instances to fit in with production methods.

A We can offer a full prototype service to prove your design before going into batch production.

A Any material that will conduct electricity can be cut with wire EDM. Check the material with an Olm meter, if it will pass an electrical current it can be cut.

A Give us a call and we can discuss the different ways for cost savings, thru tolerances, coatings or your material specifications.

A Our customer service managers have extensive background in both metals and plastics to answer your questions for use in any application.

A Hot dip galvanized steel has good corrosion resistance in most types of atmospheres. Usually the life of hot dip galvanized steel exceeds 70 years depending on the thickness and atmospheric corrosivity.

A Galvanizing is a process for corrosion protection of steel that consists of specific surface preparation and dipping it into a bath of alloyed molten zinc at 450 ° C for 3-10 minutes. Following this process, on the steel surface a coating is formed due to the reaction between Fe and Zn having a metallurgical bond with the substrate, consisting of several layers of intermetallic compounds with different concentrations of zinc. This coating has a very good resistance to corrosion, abrasion, impact, thermal shock a.o.

A Our systems can handle a variety of substrates including steel, aluminum, zinc die cast, and brass. 

A Each finish has a distinct protective advantage. Zinc plating is cost competitive and can provide for short term corrosion resistance. E-coating provides greater corrosion resistance and can be applied consistently, but is limited to the color black. Powder coating provides the most flexibility in color choices and has excellent durability characteristics, however powder coating is on average the most expensive of the three processes.

A E-coating (electro-deposition) is a paint method in which electrical current deposits paint onto a part or an assembled product. E-coating provides a consistent, durable coating used in automotive, lawn & garden, appliances, agricultural equipment, and marine industries. This finish can also be used as a primer.

A Powder coating is a method used to apply a protective or decorative finish onto a product by spraying materials consisting of finely ground plastic particles containing pigments, resins, binders, fillers and hardeners. When these elements are exposed to heat, melting occurs to form a continuous film of durable resistance.