The solder defect in diecasting affects surface quality and strength, especially in castings with a high seal requirement. The defect could lead to leakage that would mean more wasted cost (Fig 1.). Four aspects of soldering was analyzed, including chemical principle, mold structure, release agent and die casting process. For […]
Die Casting
The new AL 28-18-18 FSC extends the portfolio of the Kurtz low-pressure casting machines with more clamping area and hydraulic power. It relies on proven Kurtz low-pressure die casting technology in order to achieve greater benefits for users through newly optimized assemblies and components. Thanks to the innovative trapezoidal arrangement […]
Kurtz Unveils New Low-Pressure Casting Machine
Taurus 80, Torino, Italy, is setting up its first U.S.-based facility, Taurus Die Casting LLC, in Rockford, Illinois. The zinc diecaster is hiring 37 full-time workers and will invest $6.4 million into a 44,000-sq.-ft. facility. Taurus 80 manufactures zinc parts for automotive safety belts and employs 268 people in its […]
Taurus 80 Opening Illinois Diecasting Operation
Like many research and development projects, the Multi Material Lightweight Vehicle (MMLV) Program conducted by Magna International, Aurora, Ontario, Canada, and Ford Motor Company, Detroit, with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), started with a “What if?” question: What if, in order reduce vehicle weight, we did a […]
Emission Reduction Possibilities With Structural Castings
Powertrain component supplier Linamar Corp., Guelph, Ontario, Canada, has made an offer to purchase France-based Montupet S.A., a producer of aluminum castings and parts for the European automotive sector, for $882 million. Montupet has agreed to support the offer and not solicit other bids. Linamar is a full service manufacturer […]
Linamar’s Offer on Montupet Latest Move Into Casting Market
On October 13, engine component manufacturer Gnutti Carlo USA officially opened a 64,000-sq.-ft. machine shop in Jacksonville, Ala., alongside its iron casting facility. The multi-million dollar expansion project included the closure of the company’s plant in New Jersey to consolidate operations at a single U.S. site. “We have invested here […]
Iron Caster Gnutti Carlos USA Opens Machine Shop in Alabama
China Diecasting is now the most influential diecasting trade fair in Asia and the second largest in the world. It continues to grow steadily in terms of scale, number of exhibitors and quality of visitors. Due to the success of the 2014 event, the coming China Diecasting 2015 will be […]
10th China International Diecasting Congress and Exhibition Held in July
Zug, Switzerland-based Partners Group, a global private markets investment manager, has signed an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Dynacast International, Charlotte, N.C., on behalf of its clients. The transaction has an overall enterprise value of $1.1 billion and is expected to close in February 2015. Founded nearly 80 […]
Partners Group to Acquire Dynacast
American Metal Technologies LLC, Sturtevant, Wis., has acquired Xenia, Ohio-based Kotobuki-Reliable, according to the Milwaukee Biz-Times. The die caster manufactures precision machined aluminum parts in a variety of alloys. AMT is a precision machining company with customers in the automotive, truck and off-highway markets. Its owners are pursuing vertical integration […]
AMT Acquires Kotobuki-Reliable Die Casting
Aavid Thermalloy, Laconia, N.H., has acquired Allcast LLC, Allenton, Wis. Allcast designs, manufactures and distributes aluminum die casting products for LED lighting, recreational vehicle, consumer and industrial applications. “Allcast is a market leader with a strong brand and reputation in the aluminum diecasting market. We look forward to partnering with […]