Engineers often have an important decision to make when they design and source a metal part: Should it be machined or die cast? In the past, a cursory review of production volumes, tolerances, ...

The question of whether to machine or die-cast during production usually comes down to cost, especially as advancements in die-casting technology now mean there’s little to separate the two ...

• Part geometry and flow characteristics are keys to casting cost and quality. • Net-shape parts can substantially reduce manufacturing costs. North American Die Casting Assn. Design for Manufacturing ...

The smaller model F3 is designed for maximum 33.5 in. long x 19.7 in. wide x 17.7 in. tall workpieces. The larger F5 machines workpeices up to 39.4 in. long x 19.7 in. wide x 17.7 in. tall. Makino’s ...

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[Kevin Cheung] likes to upcycle old soda cans into — well — things. The metal is thin enough to cut by hand, but he’d started using a manual die-cutting machine, and it worked well. The problem? The ...