The CWM OEM Engineering Letter from Chicago White Metal Casting and its CNC & Contract Manufacturing Divisions
IN THIS ISSUE
OEM "Collaborative Engineering" White Paper:
Study in Part Production Efficiencies, Reduced Costs
This in-depth White Paper from the North American Die Casting Assn. details how collaborative engineering between OEM engineers and custom die caster engineering can result in improved production efficiencies and reduced part costs. The case study method is used to discuss cost-saving opportunities for existing parts at the point of tooling replacement or required product design revisions, as well as clean
sheet designs.
For the free PDF download of this NADCA Engineering Bulletin on "Collaborative Engineering," go to the "Engineering Bulletin" section of CWM's Web OEM Resource Center (one of 9 resource sections, with over 60 free design guides & aids). To go to the Center's entry page, click here.
With Higher Strength & Performance Specs,
Die Castings Outperform Plastics—
and Offer the Greenest Choice
Today manufacturers of a wide range of new or redesigned functional products are weighing the benefits of using “greener” products and processes. For specifiers of plastic housings and components, this increasingly means giving the die cast alternative a second look.
1: The Cost/Performance Decision. Material and process cost and performance, of course, has to be among the first requirements on the OEM design engineer’s list. Where higher strength and performance are not critical factors, cheaper plastics are commonly selected.
For many products, however, thin-wall die castings can be very cost-effective. When impact strength and light weight are important, magnesium die castings can prove superior to premium molded plastics with high-strength fillers added, at comparable costs. Polymer engineers agree that adding any form of filler will always have some detrimental effect on a plastic. And die casting offers benefits similar to plastic molding in allowing part consolidation in designs for lower assembly costs.
2. Die Casting vs Plastic: The Greenest? The die cast alternative is the clear choice for lessening the impact on the earth’s environment. Virtually all commercial and industrial die castings are produced from recycled, and further recyclable, Al, Mg & Zn alloy. A long-established recycling infrastructure serves the die casting industry, still a distant dream for molded plastics. Unlike certified recycled die casting alloy, recycled plastics cannot claim the strength of the original material, thus limiting their use and making specification more difficult.
The greener choice is not a difficult one.
For more on CWM's environmental programs and ISO 14001 Certified Environmental Mgmt. System, go to our website's Environmental Practices. CWM's CNC Machining Centers Increased to 27
For Improved Output, Flexibility & Reduced Lead Times
With the addition of two new Leadwell CNC machining centers to its CNC Machining Division, an MV-40 and MV-50 unit (shown above), Chicago White Metal has increased its number of centers to 27, V.P., CNC Technologies, Brian Andrews announced. The new Leadwells, in addition to further expanding CWM’s capability for highest RPM spindle speeds and precision, accommodate still larger parts and more efficient programming. The MV-50’s fixture bed offers an extra large area for multiple operations (above, right). A wider range of prototyping, dedicated machining and post-casting machining can be performed at optimum efficiencies by CWM in house.
For more on any of CWM's capabilities in custom die casting and finishing, CNC prototyping and production machining, as well as contract manufacturing and complete assembly services, visit the CWM Website.
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OEM Collaborative Engineering: Efficiency Up, Costs Down | |
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Die Castings vs Plastics: Die Castings Offer Greenest Choice | |
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CWM's CNC Machining Centers Increased to 27 Units |
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CWM Launches All-Out "Green Facilities" Effort (below) |
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NADCA Cites CWM for Its 2007 Safety Record (below) | |
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OEMs Hone Buying Skills with NADCA's Valuable Guide (below) |
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View Fall Issue of "Inside CWM" Newsletter (below) | |
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| CWM LAUNCHES ALL-OUT "GREEN FACILITIES INITITATIVE” PROGRAM NADCA CITES CWM FOR OUTSTANDING SAFETY RECORD IN 2007 CWM was cited as a 2007 winner of the North American Die Casting Association’s Outstanding Safety Award. The award recognizes die casting industry companies that have met or exceeded industry criteria for operating a safe working environment for their employees, specifically total operations whose reportable injury or illness level was below the national average of 7.0 for all manufacturing companies. NADCA'S "COMMERCIAL PRACTICES FOR OEM DIE CASTING BUYERS"  This valuable OEM reference from the North American Die Casting Assn. is based on over 50 years of industry practice; helps die casting buyers take the guesswork out of proposals & contract development. Download the 16p PDF at the CWM OEM Resource Center Buyer Resource Section.
DOWNLOAD FALL ISSUE OF OUR"INSIDE CWM," COMPANY NEWSLETTER You can download the Fall '08 Issue of "Inside CWM," the CWM Company Newsletter that features other news of CWM activities and its people. To view as a PDF: Click Here. CWM OEM SOLUTIONS is published periodically by Chicago White Metal Casting and its Divisions Chicago White Metal Casting, Inc. A GREEN BIZ COMPANY  Certified Al, Mg & Zn Die Castings, and Miniature Zn Die Castings www.cwmdiecast.com sales@cwmtl.com phone: 630-595-4424 CWM Miniature Zn Die Casting www.cwmdiecast.com sales@cwmtl.com phone: 630-595-4424 CWM CNC Machining Technologies www.cnc-technology.com sales@cnc-technology.com phone: 630-238-1390 CWM Contract Manufacturing EXCELLENCE
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