In September 2020, Chicago White Metal’s maintenance team installed a brand-new aluminum 1000-ton die casting machine. Under the leadership of Max Golovin, CWM’s Director of R&D, the installation of a new IDRA-900 Xpress Die Casting Machine was completed in the spring of 2021. CWM produced the first official casting from the new machine on March 24, 2021.
The purchase of the IDRA Xpress 900 Series Die Casting Machine allows CWM to expand its already extensive capabilities. Bill Erbacci, CWM’s Customer Care/Fulfillment Manager, said, “The new IDRA machine gives CWM increased capacity and scheduling flexibility. As a result, CWM can run a broader mix of parts in the new IDRA. This translates into shorter die casting lead times for our customers’ orders.”
Benefits of the IDRA Xpress 900
The IDRA Xpress 900 Series Die Casting Machine features a state-of-the-art design, a 900 Metric (1000 US) ton clamping force capacity, and a larger platen than other CWM machines. In addition, the Xpress Series from IDRA offers a Rigid Toggle System, which gives the machine the closing force necessary to produce larger, thin-walled, complex parts.
The Xpress Series from IDRA was an ideal choice for CWM because it offers excellent efficiency and long-lasting precision – it also provides:
- Fast and reliable injection of the molten metal
- Longevity, because it’s built to last in heavy-duty conditions
- Easy maintenance
- Low energy consumption
- Full automation
One of the most significant benefits of adding the IDRA Xpress 900 Series Die Casting Cell to CWM’s equipment fleet is that it is a complete Die Casting Cell. It has a melting furnace, two robots, an automatic sprayer, hot-oil heating units, a water-cooling system, a part cooling conveyor, and a trim press. One robot loads ingots into the furnace, while the other extracts the part from the die and places it on the conveyer.
What the Future Holds
CWM has already produced many parts in the new machine, and the results have been excellent. The IDRA Xpress 900 Series Die Casting Machine allows CWM to push the boundaries because we can now produce larger parts while maintaining the highest quality possible.
Contact the CWM Team today if you or your team have a part that might be a good fit for CWM’s high-pressure die casting process. Click here to visit our contact page or fill out a quote request.
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