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April 30, 2009

Aluminum and Cast Parts

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Aluminum and Cast Parts. Casting is a popular way of making different things out of metal. It is generally described as a process of manufacturing in which liquid, usually liquidized elements, are poured into a mold or caster, which has a hollow cavity resembling a certain shape and then cooled down until it turns solid. The solidified metal is then broken out of the caster to complete the casting process. Casting is usually used for intricate shapes that would be complicated with the use of other processes. Casting has been practiced by people ages ago. As a matter of fact, casting was first done 6000 years ago. The first ever casting product was a copper frog dating from 3200 BC.

Casting can be done by two kinds, the expendable casting and the non-expendable casting. Expendable casting processes lost-wax technique moldings such as sand, shell, plaster and others. It also uses expendable mold casting is a generic classification that includes sand, plastic, shell, plaster, and investment (lost-wax technique) moldings. This method of mold casting involves the use of momentary, non-reusable molds. On the other hand, non-expendable casting uses molds and casters that are not temporary. It involves four techniques, the permanent, die, continuous and centrifugal casting.

One element commonly used in casting process is the aluminum. Cast parts for aluminum are used in this process. Aluminum is usually used for casting process because it can be formed into obscure shapes easily. Also, aluminum has great heat conductivity. It can also resist corrosion, making it nearly indestructible. Plus, aluminum preserves it strength despite very high temperature.

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April 26, 2009

Features of Aluminum Cast Parts

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Features of Aluminum Cast Parts. Aluminum casting process has played a vital role in our industry since its beginning during the late 19th century. The first products of the aluminum casting process were decorations, cooking utensils and several other aluminum-based products. These early uses were then developed and applied to different engineering specifications.

The basis for development of new products and innovations was centered on alloy development and the physical and mechanical characteristics of a metal. Cast Parts processes were improved over the years with the intention of extending the capacity of foundries in application. Different processing methods such as molten metal, property development and solidification were being developed to help economy and to become reliable.

Currently, hundreds of aluminum alloy are being produced in compositions by different cast parts processes. Some of these processes include dry sand, plaster mold, permanent mold, die casting, counter gravity, tow-pressure casting, investment casting and other methods. Alloys are usually divided into two kinds, the ones that are good for gravity casting and those that can take the pressure in die casting. Distinctions are made for permanent mold application as well.

Material constraints are a factor in the process. However, advances in technique of foundry have proved to hinder the engineer’s alloy choice once a casting process has been chosen. For instance, alloys that were thought not usable in permanent molds because of their characteristics are in production by the said process.

There are different ways to cast aluminum parts. It can either be in liquid form, where one pours the liquidized aluminum into a cooled caster. There are some that uses belts in bringing the aluminum into its final shaping caster. However it is done, it is still an aluminum casting process. This process has been useful over the years and hopefully it would still continue being a great help to people worldwide.

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April 22, 2009

Aluminum, Ideal for Metal Casting Processes

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Aluminum, Ideal for Metal Casting Processes. Aluminum is an element known for its light weight, ability to be molded into very thin strips, has a dimensional stability to be shaped in complex forms and resistant to corrosive materials. It also has high thermal and very efficient in conductivity. Lastly, aluminum remains strong even in very high temperature. It is not a surprise why aluminum is one of the commonly used metals for casting processes.

Aluminum casting process uses different aluminum casting parts for molding aluminum into desired shapes, either basic shapes or the more complex ones. There are different ways to reshape aluminum into something usable. The most traditional way is by pouring Aluminum liquid into a collar, or more commonly known as a caster. The collar has a specific shape where the liquid aluminum will be cooled and will eventually copy the shape of the caster used. There is also a method of casting which is called “strip casting” of plate. It is sort of similar to the traditional way, where liquidated Aluminum is poured in rollers or belts so that it goes on its destination to its final shape.

These processes are not as easy as they seem. Different precautions must be taken in the process of casting aluminum. Dissolved hydrogen in liquid aluminum is reduced to a low level. You can also add CI2 gas which would then eliminate solutes of alkali metal and some other inclusions. But before the use of these gases, they should be cleaned in a bag house to avoid environment destruction. If commercial aluminum is degassed and cast, there would be impurities and it would lead to stress and cracks.

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March 29, 2009

A Glimpse into the Aluminum Casting Process

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A Glimpse into the Aluminum Casting Process. The aluminum die casting process is employed by many industrial companies for the production of engineered metal parts. The process basically uses force unto molten metal which is exposed under very high pressure so that reusable steel molds can be made. The metalworking industry refers to these molds as dies, and dies can be made using different kinds of metal, including aluminum.

The casting process has been around for many centuries now, but the aluminum casting process only gained the huge popularity it enjoys these days more recently. Now, the process is one of the most preferred ones around the world. In the past decade alone, the demand for die cast parts made from aluminum has risen so significantly, causing die casting companies to use aluminum as their main material. The use of aluminum presents a variety of advantages or benefits, making this particular metal a most profitable choice as far as the metalworking industry is concerned.

For one, the aluminum casting process has the ability to produce more versatile products. That is, aluminum cast parts are known all over the world to be adaptable and incredibly multi-purpose. They are characterized by measurement-precise dimensions, mold fit, and net shapes. They can be used in a number of metalworking businesses, such as for those dealing in automobile parts, kitchen appliances, furniture fixes, and many more. What’s more, the process is more economical compared with other casting processes that make use of other metals, owing to the fact that pre and post-production costs can be lessened without affecting the quality of the aluminum part castings.

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March 1, 2009

Aluminum’s journey from the Paleolithic to the Modern world

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Aluminum’s journey from the Paleolithic to the Modern world

The history of the world is closely related to man’s use of metal tools. From the Paleolithic Era which is the first recorded use of stone tools, on to the Neolithic or New Stone Age with the improvement of these tools, and the end of this era being a revolution in tool use with metal tools becoming widespread. The next step for the revolution of tool use was the Copper Age, then the Bronze Age, then the Iron Age. These were the first metals.

Aluminum wasn’t widely used by man till the 19th century with scientific breakthroughs facilitating its rise towards being the most widely used metal today. Without aluminum, airplanes and automobiles would be costly and impractical to develop. The aerospace industry wouldn’t have its shuttles. Even such simple things as aluminum foil, aluminum cans, and modern food packaging need the metal.

Aluminum cast parts are in such modern objects as the computer you are using, the mobile phone you bring with you, the kitchen utensil you used for lunch today, and a lot more of our regular daily objects. The aluminum castings process developed by the science of metallurgy involves the heating of the metal and the pouring of the molten material into a pre-designed mold. This is how aluminum part castings are made. The process is repeated a hundredfold to make the parts needed to supply the world with this miracle metal.

Many years ago, aluminum was not that widely used. Extraction of the metal was difficult and costly. It was already regarded as a useful metal, but it was too expensive. Nowadays, thanks to a handful of scientists and engineers and pioneers, aluminum is here to stay.

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