WHAT'S NEW
IMPORTANT NOTICE: A&B Die Casting is now a division of Benda Tool & Model Works, Inc.
After over 70 years of serving our valued customers as separate companies, we are excited to announce that Benda Tool & Model Works, Inc. and A&B Die Casting Company, Inc. are merging into one company. Benda Tool will be acquiring A & B Die Casting as of January 1st,...
Die creation for die casting – what you need to know
A high quality die cast component begins with a quality die; and a quality die begins with a good tool design. Die design and creation will affect the overall quality, uniformity, shape, and configuration of your final cast parts. The die is a custom-engineered piece...
Pure Aluminum –VS– Recycled Aluminum
As we talked about in our last article, the die casting process is environmentally friendly in three major ways – it uses less waste, offers high accuracy, and long part life. The most commonly die cast alloy, and one of the most abundant in the world, is aluminum....
Is die casting environmentally friendly?
All industries today are concerned with waste disposal and the environmental impact of their manufacturing processes. Practically every nation has passed multiple laws designed to limit waste and protect the environment. When designing new parts it is important to not...
Die creation thoughts… was yours designed with manufacturability in mind?
A high quality die cast component begins with a quality die. The die itself determines the tolerances held, repeatability, strength, complexity, and how many parts can be created utilizing that single die. A well-designed die should incorporate as many features as...
Robotics and Die Casting : How do robots benefit from die cast components and how are robots used in die cast foundries?
Automation is increasing in popularity in just about every industry as the impact of technology continues to improve how we complete tasks. Simply put – robots can work in places and ways that cannot be replicated by human beings; whether we are talking about saving...
How Can 3D Printing Benefit Your Die Casting?
Die casting is an extremely popular, effective, and reliable manufacturing process for creating metal products. Die cast parts produce high quality, uniform pieces that can be created in just about any size, part geometry, surface texture, or finish. They also require...
The Benefits of Die Casting Zinc for Medical Device Parts
The medical industry continues to break through technological barriers at a rapid rate in order to continuously revolutionize the way the medical profession can deliver healthcare. • The way surgical procedures are done • The way replacement parts are made • The way...
Porosity in Die Cast Parts and What it Means to You
What is porosity in die casting? Porosity refers to small voids, holes, or pockets of air that are found within a finished part. These holes typically occur when air is trapped in the material being worked with. Porosity is a big concern in die casting, though it is...
How Important is Temperature when you are Die Casting?
Die casting temperature control is a serious issue. When it comes to die casting, as temperatures increase the tensile and yield strengths of the alloy decrease. Ductility also increases as the temperature increases but differs based on the type of alloy being cast....