We are thrilled to announce that our company, A&B Die Casting, a division of Benda Tool & Model Works, has been honored with two prestigious awards from the 2024 NADCA International Die Casting Competition. This recognition underscores our commitment to excellence and innovation in die casting. We extend our gratitude to our dedicated team, partners, and customers for their relentless pursuit of quality and precision, which made these achievements possible. Thank you for your continued support as we strive to set new standards in the industry.
Award #1: Divot Tool / Bottle Opener
AWARD CATEGORY:
Aluminum – Innovative Die Tooling
CASTER AWARD NOMINEES:
Collin Elmer & Broderick Gillard, Tool Builder – Mantle
CUSTOMER:
Benda Tool & Model Works / A&B Die Casting Division
FUNCTION OF PART:
Repair golf divots and open beer bottles.
PREVIOUS PROCESS TO PRODUCE PART:
Part is new to the die casting process. Chosen to prove the concept of using 3D printed H13 in the die casting industry.
ADVANTAGES GAINED:
Research and development project to prove the concept of using 3D printed tooling. Worked with a San Francisco based company (Mantle) that traditionally builds 3D printed tooling for injection molding cavity inserts. Tooling company had no experience with high pressure die casting, but agreed to produce a small set of H13 steel inserts that could be run in exchange for tool life data. The divot tool was chosen for its size and shape and was designed to easily fit into the current working envelope of the supplier’s equipment. 3D printing of the tool allows for rapid production of small die cavities. If the tool steel can acceptable withstand the high pressure die casting process more 3D printed tools will be produced in the future.
PART – Divot Tool / Bottle Opener
MATERIAL – 383
WEIGHT – 0.1 lbs (45 g)
END MARKET – Sports and Leisure
Award #2: Enclosure MT3100
AWARD CATEGORY:
Aluminum, 1–10 lbs.
CASTER AWARD NOMINEES:
Ryszard Urbaniak, Dan Jacks, & Ricardo Paniagua
CUSTOMER:
Datron World Communications, Inc.
FUNCTION OF PART:
Communication device housing.
PREVIOUS PROCESS TO PRODUCE PART:
Sand casting.
ADVANTAGES GAINED:
Able to produce consistent dimensional specifications on features and meet weight requirements without requiring extensive post-machine that was required in sand casting. Cost savings was nearly 50%.
PART – Enclosure MT3100
MATERIAL – 304
WEIGHT – 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg)
END MARKET – Electronic Communication
We are proud to continue our company tradition of unwavering dedication to innovation, quality, and precision in the die casting industry. Winning these awards is a testament to our talented team’s hard work and expertise, whose commitment to excellence continues to drive us forward. As we celebrate these achievements, we remain focused on pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in our industry, striving for even greater success in the future.
Ready to partner with us for your next die casting project?
With over 75 years of die casting expertise, our team of interdisciplinary engineers will evaluate your requirements to help you decide which would be the best option to achieve the desired result for your part. Our in-depth knowledge and experience allow us to control the entire pre- and post-operative processing and provide turn-key part solutions with various options to meet your individual needs. Contact A&B Die Casting today to get started!