OEM Resource Center Contents Overview
A Web Knowledge Base for OEM Product Designers, Engineers and Purchasing Specifiers & Independent Product Design Consultants
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This CWM Resource Center for OEMs and Consultants is maintained on the Chicago White Metal Casting website to provide rapid (24/7) and in-depth assistance in optimizing designs for die casting. It offers a wide range of materials, as listed and linked at left, most of them available as PDF downloads: over 50 items in all. You can browse all sections and descriptions freely without registration, but executing downloads or other requests requires a one-time Resource Center Registration.
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A Capsule Look at Each Section
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Engineering Bulletins by Download
These Engineering Bulletins are industry association, supplier and CWM publications under seven headings, from design preplanning through alloy evaluation and prototyping to final finishing: 17 Bulletins are available by immediate download as PDFs.
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Application/Tech Briefs and Tutorials by Download
Application & Technical Briefs are industry, supplier and CWM white papers published to offer greater detail on specific application concerns. Also included are two die casting product design tutorials. The 8 Briefs & Tutorials are available by immediate download as PDFs.
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Case Studies of Die Cast Products by Download
Al, Mg and Zn Die Casting Case Studies released with permission from Chicago White Metal Casting's archive of production examples, covering a wide range of medical, telecommunications, commercial, industrial, and recreational applications. These 10 Case Studies are available by immediate download as PDFs. |
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Frequently Asked Questions on Die Casting
Questions typically asked by OEM product designers, engineers, specifiers and purchasing managers new to the die cast production process or those wishing to refresh their knowledge base: 64 questions and their answers, in eight categories, have been researched by Chicago White Metal Casting and the North American Die Casting Association (NADCA).
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OEM Die Casting Design Seminars
Information on arranging an OEM 1-day "Design for Die Casting" Seminar, covering Al, Mg & Zn alloys, presented by the CWM Engineering Dept. at your company location for groups of any size. Customized to your audience by consultation in advance, with exhibits of die cast components specific to your company's interests.
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Design Guides by Download and Printed Copies on request
Die Casting Design Guides, including a detailed 16-page Condensed Design and Specification Guide, an 8-page Surface Finishing Guide, and a 6-page Guide to Reducing Die Cast Part Costs, published by CWM. These Design Guides are available by immediate download as PDFs. Printed copies are available on E-Request Form or from your Sales-Engineering Representative.
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Die Casting Design Reference Manuals & CD-ROMs
Printed Copies and CDs at Special CWM Discount Pricing
Three valuable in-depth die casting design reference manuals (including the 223-page "Specification Standards Manual," shown at right) and two CD-ROMs, published by the North American Die Casting Assn. (NADCA) and Chicago White Metal Casting. These important specification resources are available for OEM purchase from CWM at special discounts. Printed copies are available by credit card Phone Order to CWM or from your CWM Sales-Engineering Representative.
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