Conventional Die Casting
Multi-Slide Die Casting
Conventional die casting involves four primary steps: injection of molten zinc, solidify metal, ejection of finished part, and quenching. Lubricant is sprayed into the mold cavity before closing it and injecting molten metal at high pressure. Once filled, pressure is maintained until the casting solidifies and is ejected. Multiple castings can be produced per process with a multi cavity die.
Multi-slide die blocks are mounted on precise sliders in a tool held together by a cover plate. The independent movement of each slide during opening and closing ensures flexibility and prevents damage. Ejected metal is cleared from the cavity with an air-blast into a padded collection mechanism.
Precision Machining
Powder Coating
Tolerances of +/- 0.002″ can be achieved straight from the die casting machines but for certain geometries or for very tightly toleranced components, we can customize a secondary machining process to meet your most stringent accuracy demands. Our CNC equipment can hold tolerances of +/- 0.001″.
We have many different formulations of powder available for a variety of end users. At ABCO we use polyester, epoxy, metallic, and a variety of other thermosetting powders. These coatings deliver a smooth file when cured that exhibits good adhesion, corrosion protection, and resistance to chipping and scratching. We coordinate with various powder coat suppliers to create custom color matches for all of your coating needs.