Technical Articles
Deep dives into aluminum die casting processes, metallurgy, and best practices.
Why Iron Content Matters in HPDC — and How Manganese Helps
Why Iron Content Matters in HPDC — and How Manganese Helps If you’ve spent any time on a high-pressure die casting (HPDC) floor, you’ve seen...
Which Aluminum Casting Alloys Can Be Anodized — and Which Cannot
I’ve seen a lot of engineers get their hearts broken in the anodizing shop. They design a beautiful high-pressure die casting (HPDC), specify a "decorative...
Strontium Modification of Al-Si Alloys: How 0.02% Sr Changes Everything
I n the world of aluminum casting, we spend a lot of time fighting for every percentage point of elongation. Usually, it involves expensive alloying elements...
Gas Porosity in Die Casting: Causes, Prevention, and Why It Blocks T6 Treatment
This is a classic "silent killer" in the foundry. There is nothing more frustrating than pulling a batch of expensive castings out of the oven after a T6 cycle...
Primary vs. Secondary Aluminum: Is the Cost Saving Worth the Risk?
Primary vs. Secondary Aluminum: Is the Cost Saving Worth the Risk? The conversation happens in almost every procurement meeting in the aluminum casting...