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Die Casting the Future of Wind Energy
8 Die Casting Defects & How to Overcome Them
Utilizing Mold Release During the Die Casting Process
Mold release is a requirement for the die casting process. Learn more about its importance and functionality here.
Facility Spotlight: Dynacast Peterborough
Dynacast Peterborough is featured in this week's post and the facility's manufacturing capabilities are highlighted and explained.
Top 3 Prototyping Methods for Die Casting
Die Casting vs. Screw Machining
Zero Draft Angle in Die Casting
Recently, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the feasibility and functionality of zero draft angles in die casting, or casting a metal component without conceding...
Finding The Balance Between Lightweighting and Part Performance
The rapid growth of a new generation of automobiles is driving new engineering innovations and advancements in technology but it is also creating challenges for automotive designers, engineers, and their suppliers.
High Quality Die Cast Tooling
There are many die casting companies that make tools in order to manufacture a customer’s product. So why are Dynacast’s tools higher quality? As the Operations Manager for Dynacast’s Germantown tooling division, I’ve seen first hand why our tools are preferred over others in the business.
Automated Cast to Wash Die Casting Cell
Watch as this cell creates die cast parts and seamlessly runs them through the entire production process, without the touch of a single hand.
Reducing Manufacturing Lead Time
Involving Dynacast engineers early in the design process is an important step to reduce lead time and give you a competitive advantage.
Die Casting Company Review
When searching for the best die casting company, customers aren’t just searching for the lowest costs. We spoke with design engineers to find out what they look for when it comes to evaluating die cast manufacturers.
Benefits of Zinc Die Casting
At a quick glance one would assume that there is no place for zinc in lightweight applications, but if we look at the entire die casting process as a whole, can the pros outweigh the cons when it comes to lightweight zinc components?
Cast Aluminum with Thin Walls
Historically, in order to cast aluminum with thin-wall sections, we would have used custom formulated high-fluidity alloys. However, our engineers recently developed a method to apply this technology to standard alloys. Read more here.
Material Spotlight: ZA-27
The high strength properties of ZA-27, combined with its castability, enable our team of engineers to design for strength but at the same time reduce the overall material content of competing materials.
Facility Spotlight: Lake Forest
Designed for speed, agility, and flexibility, the 115,000 square foot die casting plant manufactures more than 144 million parts a year for a number of different industries.
Dynacast Germany trains the toolmakers of the future
Dynacast Germany is investing in the future with an enterprising apprenticeship program, which has already trained 41 apprentices in the fine art of tool making.
Facility Spotlight: Italy Adds ABB Robot to Automate Die Extraction
In an article from ABB Robotics, Dynacast Italy was highlighted because of our successful implementation of their robots. This addition allows us to expand our capabilities as well as helps us produce components more than 500 grams in weight faster and more efficiently.
Dynacast Machine Development Process
Learn about our state-of-the-art Machine Building Center (DMB) in Germany, where we design and manufacture cutting-edge machinery for our global operations.
The Benefits of Multi-Slide Technology
In 25 years at Dynacast, a differentiating factor in our business has always been our multi-slide technology. We have the ability to create machines, tools, and processes based on customers’ needs...
How We Upgrade Our Machines
At Dynacast all of our machines need to meet certain standards. As a machine ages, technologies can become outdated and parts can wear.
The Transformation of the Wearable Device Industry
The wearable device industry has been getting a significant amount of press as manufacturers churn out new devices at a rapid pace.