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Gravity Die Casting Advantages and Disadvantages

March 15, 2023August 22, 2023 admin

Gravity die casting is a manufacturing process that is used to produce high-quality aluminum castings in large quantities. It is a popular method used in various industries like automotive, aerospace, defense, and medical. This article will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of gravity die casting and help you decide if it is the right method for your next project. Advantages of Gravity Die Casting High-Quality Parts Gravity die casting produces high-quality aluminum castings with a smooth surface finish and excellent…

How Gravity Die Casting Compare With Other Casting Processes

March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 admin

Gravity die casting is a popular metal casting process that has gained widespread use in manufacturing due to its efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness. This process involves pouring molten metal into a permanent, reusable mold (die) under the force of gravity, creating intricate, high-quality parts with fine details and tight tolerances. Compared to other casting methods, gravity die casting has many advantages, including speed, precision, and cost-effectiveness. In this article, we will compare gravity die casting to other processes, including sand…

Aluminum Gravity Casting for Camlock Couplings

February 17, 2023August 23, 2023 admin

You probably also might be unaware of this, but there are various types of camlock couplings available for use and materials they can be made from. However, if you are looking for maximum value, there is nothing better than opting for gravity die-cast aluminum camlock couplings. In this guide, we will be discussing camlock couplings in detail while specifically focusing on the importance of opting for aluminum alloy as the composite material for it and the benefits of having it undergo…

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…

Gravity Die Casting vs. Low Pressure Die Casting

November 17, 2021July 4, 2023 admin

Gravity die casting and low pressure die casting all belong to metal mold casting process, both are used to produce aluminum castings. They all use metal mold for manufacturing, typical used mold material is H13 in China. Gravity die casting and low-pressure die casting process can produce the same grade of cast aluminum alloy. Besides, these two aluminum casting methods have similar features in pouring temperature, mold opening time, and mechanical properties (density, strength, etc). Gravity die casting and low-pressure…

Convert Aluminum Sand Casting to Gravity Die Casting

August 5, 2021July 4, 2023 admin

Convert Sand Casting to Gravity Die Casting

When producing irregular cast aluminum parts with low volumes at a low tooling or start-up cost, sand casting is an ideal solution. However, once your product volumes increase, aluminum gravity die casting might be a better solution since sand casting requires a new mold for every casting. Gravity die casting applies a single mold made out of tool steel that can produce 100,000 pieces or more versus a brand new mold for every part when using the sand casting process.…

When to Use Gravity Die Casting？

August 5, 2021July 4, 2023 admin

Gravity die casting is one of the right process to creat aluminum castings, which employs reusable molds made out of steel or iron. Gravity die casting is often recommended as an alternative to sand casting and high pressure die casting for aluminum components. Gravity die cast mold employs a reusable steel mold like high pressure die casting as opposed to a sand mold’s one-time use and can incorporate sand cores to create complex shapes with internal cavities and undercuts. Gravity…

Die Casting or Gravity Casting for Aluminum Skateboard Truck Parts?

July 21, 2021July 4, 2023 admin

Skateboard trucks are an important assembly of a skating board. There are several parts to form a complete set of skateboard truck. Typically, skateboard trucks consist of a baseplate and hanger , which are fitted together with pin, bushings and washers. Most skateboard truck parts (the hanger & baseplate) are generally cast from aluminum alloys. There are other materials as well, such as brass, titanium, steel, or nylon. Aluminum is lightweight, biodegradable, and can grind well. With aluminum trucks, you…

T6 Heat Treatment for A356 Aluminum Gravity Castings

July 7, 2021July 4, 2023 admin

Due to the high fluidity and good castability, A356 aluminum alloy is the common material used in gravity die casting process to creat cast aluminum parts in near net shape. A356 is one of the most common aluminium alloys used to obtain near net shape Aluminum gravity castings made of A356 aluminum alloy can achieve many benefits including good wear and corrosion resistance, hot tearing resistance, good weldability and high strength to weight ratio. Cast aluminum A356 alloy belongs to…