A&B Die Casting is Excited to Announce our 2024 NADCA International Die Casting Competition Awards for Excellence in Innovation
We are thrilled to announce that our company, A&B Die Casting, a division of Benda Tool & Model Works, has been ... Read More
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 & ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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, ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
Design Geometry Considerations for Die Casting
Producing a top quality die cast component part starts with a solid and well thought out design. The goal of any ... Read More
Die Castings vs. Hog-Outs
Die casting is an extremely popular manufacturing process for creating metal products. Die cast parts produce high quality, uniform pieces that ... Read More
UPDATE! A&B Die Casting is open.
UPDATE: As of 03/23/2020 A&B Die Casting is open again for business. Why are we open again so quickly? Manufacturers Have ... Read More
ATTENTION : Temporary Closure (03/17-04/07/2020)
ATTENTION:At 1:00PM today, in response to the expanding COVID-19 pandemic, six San Francisco Bay Area counties announced a “shelter in place” ... Read More
What is the difference between aluminum and zinc alloys when die casting?
Die casting is one of the most cost-effective, accurate, and versatile manufacturing processes in the world today. The process involves injecting ... Read More
Die Casting with Zinc – Versatility with Economy
Zinc is a casting alloy that offers high precision with lower tooling costs for small parts. Zinc’s superior strength and hardness ... Read More
What Finish Is Right For Your Die Cast Parts? Part 3 | The Finishes that A&B Die Casting Specializes In
Once a part has been die-cast the process is not quite over. Die cast part finishes are intended to improve the ... Read More
What Finish Is Right For Your Die Cast Parts? Part 2 | Electroplating & Electroless Plating
A die casting surface finish can provide durability, protection, and an attractive appearance. Last month we detailed the most common decorative ... Read More