1. What is die casting? |
Die casting is a versatile manufacturing process in which a die casting machine using considerable pressure injects molten metal into a steel mold or die to form products. |
2. What capabilities can HDSB provide? |
We manufacture aluminum die castings supported by value engineering, tooling design and construction, ISO TS16949 quality management systems, CNC machining services, and assembly services. |
3. Who are HDSB customers? |
HDSB supplies high pressure die castings to OEM (original equipment manufacturer) customers serving a wide variety of industrial, commercial, transportation, agricultural and construction industries. |
4. Does HDSB provide custom work? |
All our die casting products are custom made to the specifications of our customers. |
5. What quality certifications does HDSB hold? |
HDSB is proud to be an ISO TS16949 registered company. |
6. What type of materials does HDSB work with? |
We routinely process common Aluminum die casting alloy. You can print detailed alloy specifications right from our website. |
7. What information is needed for an effective RFQ? |
To develop an accurate quotation for your part we need the following information:
- A sample part, or a drawing of your part or a 3D model of your part,
- The weight of your part,
- Which alloy you plan to use,
- Your EAU (estimated annual usage), and,
- A description of your secondary processing requirements such as machining or finishing.
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8. What type of tolerances can be met? |
The standard tolerance for aluminum die casting is ±0.127 mm higher levels of tolerance are possible for areas of critical requirements and these can be achieved by special arrangements and planning in the mold design stage. |
9. What are the thinnest walls that can be requested for a die cast component? |
The minimum wall thickness for Aluminum it is 2.0 mm. |
10. What secondary processing operations are available? |
Approximately 80% of our castings receive secondary operations ranging from simple cleaning to complex machining and coating finishes. In-House we conduct vibratory de-burring and grit-blast finishing. A broad selection of secondary processing operations is available through our network of approved subcontract suppliers. |
11. Does HDSB make prototypes? |
HDSB has the capability to help you finalize your product design using actual die cast parts by constructing single-cavity prototype tools for very attractive prices. We do not, however, offer rapid prototyping processes to make single, test-pieces. |
12. What type of quality assurance does HDSB provide? |
Our quality management systems are registered to the ISO TS16949 standards and we maintain a fully equipped quality lab including CMM (coordinate measuring machine), full compliment of variable data instruments and hard gauge. |
13. What type of inventory management does HDSB provide? |
Because each of our customers have a preferred method for managing inventory we are capable of delivering many options such as JIT (just in time), KANBAN, Carry-In-Stock and custom plans. We are prepared to tailor an inventory plan to maximize your preferred management strategy. |