The design phase of any new project should start with the finish in mind.
A die casting surface finish can provide durability, protection, and a decorative appearance. Because surface finishing options range from appearance to performance, it is best to discuss your application needs with us early in the design phase. The specific features of many designs impact the surface finish. For example, parting lines, ejector pins, and gates can affect the end result. With over 75 years of die casting surface finishing expertise, our engineers will evaluate your requirements to recommend the best design and finishing options.
CWM can provide all your finishing needs depending on the surface finish requirements of your casting. Standard finishing steps include:
- Mechanical Finishing
- Functional Finishing
- Decorative Finishing
CWM has meticulously developed a comprehensive finishing guide , providing detailed information for each finish, by alloy, with recommended uses, advantages, and limitations. This guide ensures that you are well informed about all aspects of the finishing process.
CWM offers finished die cast “coupons” which serve as practical tools, allowing you to accurately visualize different die casting surface finishing options and evaluate relative performance levels. Each “coupon” exhibits a coating applied under production conditions to the actual die cast alloy used for your product. The finishes cover all widely used post-casting surface coatings and finishing alternatives available for die cast components in aluminum, magnesium, and zinc.
These resources and many others are available with a free subscription to CWM’s Design Center.
Contact Chicago White Metal today to learn more about our available die casting surface finish options.
