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Why Aluminum Alloys for Gravity Die Casting?

March 8, 2022July 4, 2023 admin

Manufacturers always consider cast aluminum a perfect choice for new product designs. This article will help you understand why manufacturers prefer aluminum alloys for gravity die casting to produce various cast metal components. Low Melting Temperature Stainless steel requires temperatures above 2,500 degrees F to melt, and stainless steel casting requires temperatures above 3,000 degrees F. However, aluminum castings require a lower temperature, 1,221 degrees F, to melt. Aluminum melting and casting temperatures also depend on some other metals mixed into the alloy. However,…

CFS Gravity Die Casting Company

March 3, 2022July 4, 2023 admin

CFS Foundry is proud to offer gravity die casting among its primary die casting processes. It is one of the oldest processes in aluminum casting industry that offers several advantages. How Does Gravity Die Casting Work? In this process, molten metal is poured from a ladle into a die that can be permanent or semi-permanent. However, the process is divided into four steps: 1. First, the two halves of a die are heated. Then, an insulating coating is sprayed…

Case Study on Aluminum Die Casting

March 3, 2022July 4, 2023 admin

A customer who was looking for aluminum die casting process approached CFS Foundry, stating that they were using the aluminum die casting parts with no extra machining. As a result, the part that fit perfectly leaked and would be loose during assembly. However, thanks to our team of die casting experts, the problem was solved quickly. They analyzed that if the parts are designed according to the usage, they may show problems against the casting tolerance. After investigating, our experts…

When to Choose Aluminum Die Casting?

March 1, 2022July 4, 2023 admin

Aluminum die casting offers many advantages over other methods, which is why it has become one of the leading aluminum casting methods for producing parts. This process is more cost-effective than other methods. Moreover, it is the best solution for complex parts, as it achieves tight tolerances and can handle unique patterns and shapes with less machining. Regardless of whether the part is simple or complex, dies can be used. The process is economical for simple parts, but the price increases with…

How to Reduce Aluminum Die Casting Cost?

February 28, 2022July 4, 2023 admin

CFS Foundry is a leading aluminum die casting company in China. We have several techniques by which we can maximize the design of tools and components, but the production cost per part will be lower. What Makes Aluminum Die Casting Expensive? 1.) Aluminum die casting production – aluminum die casting setup can cost you a lot depending on the complexity of the part because it requires many workers. Also, before starting the process, you need to melt the specified aluminum die…

Anodizing vs. Powder Coating For Aluminum Castings

February 25, 2022July 4, 2023 admin

A protective surface with an attractive finish is buyers’ only requirement when purchasing aluminum casting parts. That’s why this article will focus on the 2 most popular surface finishing processes of aluminum castings: anodizing and powder coating. If you don’t know what to choose, we will help you understand them or make the right choice. What is Anodizing? Aluminum castings always have a thin layer of natural oxide on their surface. This layer has become passive, and when exposed to the air, it…

Advantages of Aluminum Casting

December 27, 2021July 4, 2023 admin

Aluminum shows remarkable versatility, high durability, and light-weight, making it one of the most valuable industrial raw materials. Mainly, aluminum is utilized for the casting production of various components and products. This article highlights the benefits of aluminum casting. Aluminum has been widely used in almost all industries worldwide. After 1940, the demand for aluminum has increased in various sectors such as construction, defense, pharmaceutical, automotive, packaging, and component manufacturers. Besides, it is also in high demand by power producers,…

Aluminum Die Casting Process

December 17, 2021July 4, 2023 admin

There are several casting methods: investment casting, die casting, sand casting, gravity casting, etc. If you’re looking for high-quality detailing-based production, there is no method better than aluminum die casting. The die casting industry is already emerging, and many metals are used for this purpose. Aluminum is the most prevalent metal for manufacturing all types and styles of components. The primary feature is its solidity and capability to materialize multiple individual structures. The method of die-casting through aluminum is innovative and less time-consuming. Product…

Aluminum Die Casting vs. Zinc Die Casting

December 17, 2021July 7, 2023 admin

As a world leader die casting manufacturer in China, CFS Foundry pours vast quantities of aluminium die castings and zinc die castings each year. Our foundry is a world-class aluminium die casting company that can do it all and serves clients that range from auto manufacturers to lighting industry. CFS Foundry is also among the most renowned zinc die casting producers and has clients from large appliance manufacturers and the auto industry. Although aluminum and zinc alloys are frequently employed for die casting process, each has distinct properties…

Why Aluminum Die Casting?

December 14, 2021July 4, 2023 admin

Aluminum die casting is a kind of pressure die casting process of aluminum parts. The manufacturing process includes: installing dies to die casting machine, pressing heated aluminum alloy into the mouth of the die casting machine, under high pressure, the shape of a solid aluminum part forms. Aluminum die casting has different names in different places, such as aluminum die casting parts, die cast aluminum parts, aluminum die castings, die cast aluminum, aluminum alloy die casting parts and so on.…