Zinc Die Cast Part Applications Can Sidestep Today's
High Material Costs by Die Transfer to CWM Hot-Chamber Mg



With today’s high worldwide cost of zinc alloy, CWM offers OEMs pursuing component cost reductions an attractive alternative for their zinc die cast parts. As one of North America’s most experienced custom producers of Zn, Mg and Al die castings, Chicago White Metal Casting can offer OEMs proven conversions from hot-chamber zinc die cast production to hot-chamber magnesium-- at lower material costs. (More)

CWM's website has posted a new Mini-Seminar for on-demand OEM viewing, comparing high-precision die casting to 10 process competitors: Stamping, Extruding, Screw Machining, Sand Casting, Permanent Mold Casting, Investment Casting, Powder Metal Molding, Metal Injection Molding, Thixomolding, and Plastic Injection Molding. This "Webinar" presents a detailed review of the advantages and limitations of each process in relation to precision die casting. Evaluated are ten factors of end-product performance, processing and cost which impact on execution of cost-effective component designs to rigorous specifications.
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For components requiring light weight plus a cosmetic plated finish, CWM is in advanced material and process evaluations for the premium electroplating of magnesium die castings. This could allow important plastic part designs to be converted to magnesium die casting at comparable weight, with a superior brushed-chrome-plated finish. A durable, premium plated finish has long been an OEM objective for highly cosmetic plastic injection molded components and housings.

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For OEM Die Cast Part Buyers: CWM Offers Expanded
Spec & Sourcing Aids, Website Q & A For Purchasers

New CWM Die Casting Spec & Sourcing Aid lists key resources for OEM buyers of custom components. In PDF format, it provides live download links to key industry and CWM buying aids, guides and reference literature. (To download, see "More," below)

A new CWM information program will be offering OEM buyers additional literature resources to aid them in their custom component sourcing and the selection of the optimum production process supplier. CWM will be expanding its website’s OEM Resource Center with a customized section for OEM buyers. The website’s FAQ section will include a broader range of answers to questions raised by purchasing managers. The “Mini-Seminar” section will be adding OEM Webinars of special interest to buyers. (More)   (Back to Top)