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CWM and A-Dec Dental win the prestigious IMA Award for Die Casting!

Chicago White Metal does it again! To add to the collection of die casting awards, CWM teamed up with A-Dec to create a part that fulfills and exceeds the high standards and quality of A-Dec’s parts, which ultimately became an award-winning duo. The International Magnesium Association (IMA) was founded in 1943 with

May 19, 2015

Many Places for Mini: Miniature Zinc Die Castings

Miniature zinc die casting is a precision die casting process that addresses the need for smaller component production. The process is similar to conventional hot chamber die casting but can produce castings with faster cycle times, tighter tolerances, and minimal value-added operations. It can also be an economical replacement for other

April 30, 2015

Spring 2015, Vol. 11, No. 1

2014 Employee of the Year / Holiday Luncheon Pictures CWM Continues to Invest in New Machinery for 2015 Demands CWM Educational “Road” Tour CWM Renovations NEW Die Casting Product Showcase Click here to view the .PDF

March 24, 2015

CWM Meets with High Schoolers to Discuss Education and Future Careers in Die Casting

Chicago White Metal is dedicated to providing quality die casting parts to customers, as well as the education and future of the younger population. To increase awareness and debunk the common misconceptions of manufacturing career opportunities (specifically how it pertains to a die casting company), CWM visited Fenton High School’s engineering

January 13, 2015

CWM Gives Back for the Holidays

Every year around the holidays, Chicago White Metal actively participates in Toys for Tots, a foundation that delivers toys to kids who would otherwise not have presents for the holiday season. CWM Employees all come together to provide a plethora of quality toys and goodies for children, in the spirit

December 12, 2014

Chicago White Metal is the “face” of Manufacturing Technology at Harper College

Eric Treiber, CEO and President of Chicago White Metal Casting, speaks freely on career opportunities in manufacturing for Harper College. As a prime source of insight into the manufacturing sector, Harper included this video on its manufacturing technology page, making Chicago White Metal the “face” of manufacturing. With a vested interest

November 30, 2014

Striko Dynarad & Nicor Gas both feature the newest CWM Aluminum Melting Furnace

Striko Westofen, a global manufacturer of thermal processing technology, is known for providing energy-efficient solutions for various types of casting industries, which include aluminum die casting. Just recently, Striko featured Chicago White Metal in their latest website article about our latest aluminum furnace addition. This article features the new aluminum melting furnace installation that

November 21, 2014

Read Between the Lines: Parting Line Placement in Metal Die Casting Design

OEM engineers and die cast engineers consider several factors when addressing the elements involved in metal die casting design. One critical element in this process is the geometry of the die cast part and how it relates to the placement of the parting lines. What is a Parting Line? An engineer

November 7, 2014

Fall 2014, Vol. 10, No. 2

CWM Adds New Die Casting Machinery to Meet Growing Demands NADCA Presents Chicago White Metal with an Outstanding Safety Award Recap from the National Sales Conference 2014 11 New Employees to Join the Chicago White Metal Team Chicago White Metal Grows an Organic Garden CWM Hosts a Special Program for Take Your

October 1, 2014

Spring 2014, Vol. 10, No. 1

Chicago White Metal Casting, Inc. Introduces New Website Modernizing CWM’s Die Casting Furnace CWM Wins NADCA Casting Competition Harper College Tours CWM Facility Click here to view the .PDF

June 16, 2014