Although die casting component design can be complex, following a few fundamental principles will help minimize die casting issues during the production phase and subsequent performance in the end product. CWM created these comprehensive guidelines to aid you when designing for die casting, whether it is for aluminum, magnesium, or zinc alloys. Each design guide incorporates over 75 years of CWM’s die casting knowledge into a condensed guide for the OEM product design engineer.
Also included are papers from the North American Die Casting Association (NADCA), which can assist OEMs in optimizing die casting component design, specifications, and overall die casting production processing.
Updated and expanded 16-page reference to the major design & specification steps that drive the cost and performance of components die cast in Al, Mg, and Zn alloys. Among key design and production factors covered: Matching material properties; Die design & construction; Minimizing part porosity; Optimizing part heat transfer; Preplanning post-casting machining, if required; Dimensioning and tolerancing; Flash considerations; Prototyping; and as-cast finish guidelines.
Click here to view the PDF: Design & Specification Guide for Custom Die Castings
The 7th edition of this design source book, revised and updated in 2015, presents a logical structure of how to pursue improvement and cost-reduction programs with a die cast product design. The steps presented apply to both new product concepts and the upgrading of existing components. The principles and sequences outlined are useful for any strategic approach to product development, design, and engineering. They are also integral to the emphasis on design for manufacturability. (NADCA, 2015 )
Click here to view the PDF: Product Design for Die Casting
8-page condensed resource on evaluating finishing alternatives and optimizing component finishing decisions for Al, Mg, and Zn die cast products. Features a comparison table rating 32 surface coatings on relative cost, appearance, wear, and corrosion resistance; Presents recommended finishing for a range of typical die cast components.
Click here to view the PDF: Quick Guide to Surface Finishing for Al, Mg & Zn Parts
Key factors in specifying the production and surface finishing of die cast parts, based on NADCA Product Standards Manual guidelines. Helps assure clearer communication between OEM purchaser and die caster. (2015)
Click here to view the PDF: NADCA: Die Cast Production & Finishing Checklists
Aid in understanding die caster tooling requirements for optimum part production: Updated checklists for both new dies and existing die casting dies to be transferred, based on NADCA Product Standards Manual guidelines.
Click here to view the PDF: NADCA: Tooling Checklists for Die Casting Dies
Presentation of "Standard" and "Precision" tolerances as outlined in the latest NADCA Product Standards Manual, plus an outline of Coordinate Dimensioning vs the advantages of the GD&T framework for specifying die cast parts.
Click here to view the PDF: NADCA: Coordinate vs Geometric Dimensioning Intro
Die castings offer exceptional design freedom while at the same time achieving excellent mechanical properties for a product component. Selected features should be designed to enhance casting quality and avoid unnecessary casting costs. This article offers details on key points to consider in optimizing the cost-performance equation for a die cast part.
Click here to view the PDF: NADCA: Pointers for Designing Die Castings
Cross-reference chart for the former superseded American Die Casting Institute (ADCI) and the superseded North American Die Casting Association. #401 (NADCA) Product Standards and current NADCA Product Standards. (2015)
Click here to view the PDF: NADCA-ADCI Standards Cross-Reference Chart
Illustrated condensed overview of the basic contents of the die casting industry's authoritative "Product Specification Standards for Die Castings" reference manual, as initially established in 1997.
Click here to view the PDF: NADCA: Product Standards Manual Overview
Chicago White Metal Casting (CWM) specializes in delivering high-quality die cast components tailored to our clients’ specifications. With decades of expertise in the industry, we have established ourselves as a leading die casting manufacturer trusted by businesses across diverse sectors.
Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction sets us apart from other die cast manufacturers.
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