The spear is a tool that has been used by human with a long history. It was developed by early humans for different purposes, including hunting, finishing and even war weapon. Usually, it consists of a long shaft and a pointed head. Spear head is the tip that mounts on a long shaft. In ancient times, when it was used for hunting, the metal spearhead was shaped like a triangle, lozenge, or leaf. While, for finishing, the spear heads usually…
If you are in search of high quality permanent mold casting service, allow CFS Foundry to help you regardless of your industry. As the name suggests, this method offers superior accuracy and smooth surface finish, making it an excellent solution for the production of intricate cast aluminum parts. What Is Permanent Mold Casting? Sometimes the permanent mold casting process is also known as gravity die casting. This is a process of aluminum casting using reusable iron and steel molds.…
Hinges are one of the common door hardwares used to attach a door to its frame, and are the pivot point for opening and closing the door. Whether you are replacing an old door or hanging a new one, hinges are an important part of the structure. They may all look somewhat similar , but there are many types of hinges for various applications. Cast stainless steel is commonly used in producing security hinges for doors. This kind of material…
Partition brackets are easily found in toilets. These brackets are usually designed in a U or F shape; U brackets are limited to pilasters and connect the pilasters to the panels in a T shape. However, F-brackets are limited to the end panel of the back wall. Besides, two other brackets are also present to support the center console panels on the back wall. All these partition brackets come with security screws to make them stronger. The strength of these…
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…
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…
The investment casting process involves the production of engineering castings using an expendable pattern. The principles can be traced back to 5000 BC when Early Man employed the method to produce rudimentary tools. This was followed by centuries of use OF jewellery and artistic products before the advent of the 2nd World War saw the development of aerospace and subsequently engineering components. The term investment casting derives from the characteristic use of mobile ceramic slurry, or ‘investments’, to form a…
Investment casting and machining are considered the most promising methods when considering the right process to produce precision metal parts. However, both techniques are different from each other, so you need to know when to use investment casting or machining? Although CFS Foundry offers both: Investment casting and machining, before you option for a process, let’s talk about the differences in detail. How Investment Casting Works Investment casting, also called lost wax casting, is a metal forming method and is…
ASTM A351 CF8 & CF8M are the common cast stainless steel grades in all the stainless steel foundries. They are similar, but not complete the same. Specialised in stainless steel investment casting process, CFS Foundry usually casts A351 CF8 and CF8M stainless steel components for various applications. In this article, we will help you to understand the differences between these two alloys, and how to select a proper alloy for your design. ASTM A351 CF8 Stainless Steel ASTM A351 CF8…
Suppose you are in the market to manufacture metal parts and you are considering or using die-casting to produce components. In that case, you could be wondering if metal stamping is a good option for your requirements. To decide is the case, you need to be aware of each of these metal-part-forming techniques and how they are commonly used in conjunction with the advantages and disadvantages of each. Die Casting Die casting is perhaps the most well-known type of metal…