Aluminum Die Casting
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Unlike many of our competitors, our production facilities here at Trident Resources are able to provide nearly any type of aluminum die casting that you may need. Whether you need a few hundred parts or a few hundred thousand, whether you need tiny or gigantic parts, we can accommodate your request for the best price out there. In addition, if you need more than one part, we can very likely make all of the different components that you need mass produced.
Benefits of Aluminum Die Casting
- Aluminum is light and its density is only one third that of steel.
- Highest operating temperatures.
- Aluminum is resistant to weather, common atmospheric gases, and a wide range of liquids.
- Aluminum has a high reflectivity, therefore, finds more decorative uses.
- Aluminum alloys can equal or even exceed the strength of normal construction steel.
- Aluminum has high elasticity, which is an advantage in structures under shock loads
- Aluminum keeps its toughness down to very low temperatures, without becoming brittle like carbon steels.
- Aluminum conducts electricity and heat nearly as well as copper
- Excellent EMI shielding properties.
Types of Aluminum Die Casting
There are three basic methods for aluminum casting: sand casting, gravity-fed casting, and die casting. Sand casting is the method of choice for large parts with coarse surfaces. The tooling costs are the lowest, but production costs are higher than other methods, making this ideal for smaller orders of products.
The intermediate option is gravity-fed casting. This method works best with small to medium sized parts, and gives you a finish that's between the porosity of the sand casting and the fine polish on the die cast parts. Tooling costs are reasonable, and unit production costs are below those of the sand-cast parts.
Finally, die casting is the method of aluminum casting that yields the parts with the highest tolerance and finest finish. This is because the die casting process puts pressure on the liquid aluminum, while the others let it flow in on its own. This means that die-cast parts can be more detailed than other parts--but it also makes them less expensive.
Since Aluminum die casting and Sand die casting requires high-pressure liquid metals, the mold must be able to withstand these pressures. This results in a much higher tooling cost, but also a much lower unit cost. Thus, Sand and Aluminum die casting is ideal for large orders that need to be made to the highest specifications. If you have any questions about what method is best for your needs, don't hesitate to call or e-mail, and consult with one of our experts today.
Aluminum Die Casting Alloys
Aluminum alloys are used in die casting more extensively than alloys of any other base metal. Die cast items made of aluminum are lightweight and have high operating temperature tolerances when compared to other items made with standard die casting alloys. Aluminum alloys have outstanding strength and rigidity properties, and good corrosion resistance and heat dissipation. Aluminum die castings are produced for an array of everyday products including kitchen implements, streetlamp housings, medical equipment, small engine housings, and automotive, marine, and aircraft hardware.
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Trident Resources LP provides Metal Die Casting, Investment Casting, Aluminum Casting, Zinc Die Casting, as well as Sheet Metal Stamping, Plastic Injection Molding, turnkey and mechanical assemblies.
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