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Equipment Highlight: CWM’s new 1000-Ton Die Casting Machine

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

November 10, 2021

"Inside CWM" Newsletter

Inside CWM: Summer 2021 – Vol. 17 No. 2

In the Summer 2021 edition of Inside CWM you can learn about: CWM Takes home NADCA and IMA industry awards A CWM team member retired from the Navy after 20 years of service. CWM’s New 1000-Ton IDRA Machine is Fully Operational See pictures of CWM employees “getting back to normal.”

October 14, 2021

How to Select the Right Die Caster

When you’ve designed a part and are ready to partner with a die caster, you must know that you’re working with the best. Unfortunately, finding the right partner to cast your part can be difficult unless you have a relationship with an established, reputable die casting supplier. Most people believe

September 30, 2021

CWM & Waygate Technologies Win Prestigious IMA Award

The International Magnesium Association has awarded Chicago White Metal, in conjunction with Waygate Technologies, its 2021 IMA Award of Excellence in its Commercial (non-automotive) Cast Product! The end product for this magnesium casting is a Remote Videoscope used to inspect hard-to-reach areas. It offers HD Video and 3D measurements and

August 25, 2021

Equipment Highlight: FANUC Robots

Benefits of using Robots At Chicago White Metal Casting, we strive to have the most advanced technologies available to assist with die casting, CNC machining, and other operations. For example, CWM has two FANUC robots in our CNC department—the M10iA and the M-20iB. The M-10/20 series robots offer increased load

July 22, 2021

"Inside CWM" Newsletter

Inside CWM: Spring 2021 – Vol. 17 No. 1

In the Spring 2021 edition of Inside CWM you can learn about: The Future of Die Casting in One Word: Sustainability Internship Retrospective 8 years later: Luke Rohrbacher Ted Bystryk Retiring after nearly 50 years at CWM CWM Helping Hands: Angela Favata and her Family Give Back New CWM Employees

June 7, 2021

Electric Vehicles: Component Manufacturing Using the High-Pressure Die Casting Process

The automobile industry is the largest market for high-pressure die casting components. The demand for electric vehicles has grown rapidly, largely thanks to changes in emission norms worldwide and a shift in consumer preferences. These changes have pushed automakers to replace heavier components with lightweight, environmentally friendly options from alloys

May 13, 2021

How CWM Assures Critical Cosmetic Success

At Chicago White Metal, we constantly invest in advanced technologies to improve the die casting process. While Magmasoft® has been used in the industry for years, it’s still considered a revolutionary technology because it reduces lead time, improves quality assurance, and saves money. The engineering team at Chicago White Metal

April 29, 2021

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Webinar: Environmental Advantages of Die Casting Over Plastics

Check out this quick Environmental Webinar to learn about the advantages of using easily recyclable materials like aluminum, magnesium, or zinc instead of plastic.

March 11, 2021

Equipment Highlight: Investment in Energy-Efficient Furnace Pays Off

energySMART Aluminum Furnace Chicago White Metal always looks for ways to improve the die casting process while decreasing energy usage. In 2014, CWM determined that one of the best ways to accomplish both goals was to replace our old reverberatory furnace from the 1970s with a modern central stack melter

February 10, 2021