19Apr

The Difference Between Aluminum, Magnesium and Zinc Alloys

Jump to: Alloys and the Die Casting Process Different Alloy Properties Aluminum Alloys Commonly Used Aluminum Alloys and Their Benefits Magnesium Alloys Aluminum vs. Magnesium Alloys Zinc vs. Magnesium Alloys Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum Alloys Aluminum vs. Zinc Alloys Determining Alloy and Casting Costs Jump to: Alloys and the Die Casting Process Different Alloy Properties Aluminum Read More


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29Mar

NADCA 2016 Executive Conference

3-4-16 The Executive Conference has been held for many years usually in the late winter and the sites are selected to provide the attendees with a chance to escape from the winter doldrums in most of the US. This year saw a record attendance at the Conference mostly due to the improved economy in the past Read More


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04Jan

Design Tips for Die Casting Parts

Jump to: Parting Lines for Die Cast Components and Products Flash Formation and Location Proper Draft for Die Casting Parts Radii & Fillet Wall Thicknesses Ribs, External Corners & Metal Savers Die Casting Lettering, Symbols & Ornamentations Incorporating Bosses Into Die Cast Design Cast Surface Finish on Die Cast Parts CAD Feature Order Focus on Read More


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07Dec

NADCA Chapter 7 Presidents’ Night

December 2nd, 2015 On December 2nd, 2015 I was asked by the local Chapter 7 to present a review of the NADCA Exposition that was held in Indianapolis this past October. Most of the attendees at the meeting did not have the opportunity to attend the NADCA Exposition so my presentation was timely and offered Read More


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