CWM’s hot-chamber magnesium die cast housing for a new cart-based modular ultrasound system received the “Design Award of Excellence” from the International Magnesium Association (IMA). Lightweight, durability under abuse, and fail-safe shielding against hospital environments’ ultra-high EMI noise levels were important material and process considerations. In-depth OEM
Paul Midler, with a background in Chinese studies and history– and hands-on experience working for years in China with Chinese supplier manufacturers– has written a valuable new book, “Poorly Made in China,” with insights into the current world of OEM offshoring there. Any North American
Sylvia Garcia has been appointed to the new position of CWM’s QA Planning Manager, it was announced by Bill Baraglia, VP, Manufacturing. She is responsible for establishing all dimensional appraisal procedures for die castings and related components. The goal of this new position is to
Eric Treiber was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Chicago White Metal Casting, Inc. (CWM), a 72-year-old Chicago manufacturing company specializing in the custom production of high-tech Al, Mg, and Zn die cast components. The privately held company is widely acknowledged as an innovator
President Eric Treiber announced five new members of the CWM family, adding to our already strong team: Tom Oshgan, Senior Staff Engineer. Tom served as CWM R&D Engineering Mgr. from 1984 to 1987. He returns to help supervise our Project Engineering Team, develop new tooling sources,
The North American Die Casting Association presented CWM CEO Walter G. Treiber with their Distinguished Life Achievement Award at the International Reception and Awards Banquet during the NADCA 22nd International Die Casting Congress and Exposition. The award is given in recognition of outstanding contribution to
Further CNC Dept. Expansion:CWM’s CNC Dept. expansion moved significantly forward with installing two new CNC machining centers: The Kitamura Mycenter HX400iSII and the Leadwell MV-50i CNC Machining Center. The Kitamura Mycenter HX400iSII center, known as the CNC horizontal machining workhorse, offers greater flexibility with both
Eric Treiber Takes Helm as CEO of Chicago White Metal “Hall of Fame” Employees Honored: 25+ Years of Service Margo Higgins Named New Client Support Representative New CNC and FDM Machines Expand Capabilities Bill Erbacci Appointed Customer Care/Fulfillment Mgr. View the PDF: Inside CWM Newsletter – 2010
A n A new magnesium die cast support structure for an automatic-dimming rear view automotive mirror is now being produced in a high-pressure, hot-chamber Mg die casting machine using “in-die de-gating,” two-stage ejection technology, resulting in significant cost savings. This new magnesium production strategy is
This concise 10-point OEM checklist can be a helpful guide to making the optimum supplier decision for successful results in producing a new housing of component as a custom die casting. It is designed to help assure that OEM engineers and purchasers raise the right
