What are the most important considerations in assuring the cosmetic surface of a die casting?
A. The part design itself must be configured so that die casting production will be capable of maintaining the proper metal flow to assure surface quality. The quality of the surface preparation of the die casting die will also be a key factor in the surface quality of the casting produced. Extra time and costs will be involved in the required die preparation, and such dies will require added surface maintenance during their expected life. The results are part surface finishes that cannot be duplicated by any other high-volume production process. Attention must also be given to the proper placement of the parting line, in-gates, overflow gates, and the ejector pins that must be used to eject the casting, so that the important cosmetic surfaces are not affected. CWM is especially experienced in the production of as-cast, highly-cosmetic surface finishes on die cast components. An 8-page Guide to Surface Finishing for die castings is available in the Resource Center Design Guide section.
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