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Die casting machine company expands capacity
Die casting machine builder, Oskar Frech, has taken over the die casting business of Mueller Weingarten, extending machine capacity up to extends its capability up to 52,000kN (5,200 tonsf).
News from Frech (16 November 2007)
Die casting product quality ensured
User application article All the diecasting machines at a foundry have 6-axis robotic part handling, and three have automatic on-line vision inspection, to provide the right casting 100% of the time.
News from Frech ( 5 November 2007)
Precision diecaster expands capacity
User application article Having been impressed with the first Frech zinc alloy diecasting machine acquired, a Welsh precision diecasting plant had no hesitation to order a second, and the aftercare has been very good.
News from Frech (11 April 2007)
Fine structured Mg alloy parts diecast
User application article Latest diecasting machines are able to produce a thin-walled, yet warp resistant magnesium alloy diecasting with a very high surface quality.
News from Frech (30 January 2007)
Automatic ladling raises diecasting output
User application article As well making operator's work easier, automatic ladling contributes to the faster diecasting cycle times, increasing the throughput of metal to almost 60 shots/h.
News from Frech ( 5 January 2007)
High pressure ensures porosity-free diecastings
User application article Indian diecaster has invested in two high pressure machines in order to ensure porous-free castings - aluminium and zinc components - of a consistent quality.
News from Frech (23 October 2006)
UK lock maker brings die-casting back 'in house'
User application article UK lock-making company has taken the decision to bring back zinc die-casting 'in house' as it has a massive inventory of parts and wanted them in store for as little time as possible.
News from Frech (18 July 2006)
7-axis robot raises gravity die-casting quality
User application article Robot fitted with end-of-arm ladle tool is used to reduce waste and ensure pouring consistency in gravity die-casting and avoid oxide debris being re-introduced into the melt. Brochure available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics (24 March 2006)
Heat treatment strengthens HP die castings
A novel heat treatment process provides large strength improvements - up to double strength - and an excellent surface finish for high pressure die castings, without blistering or distortion.
News from CSIRO Manufacturing and Infrastructure Technology (22 February 2006)
Diecaster increases aluminium shot capacity
User application article Installation of a 640tonf (6000kN) cold chamber diecasting machine utilises advanced automatic die spraying and metal ladling systems and has robotic extraction and manipulation.
News from Frech UK (18 August 2005)
Real-time control brings flash-free casting
User application article The real-time control capabilities applied to diecasting machines is helping a UK diecasting company to extend its expertise in manufacturing flash-free, net shape components.
News from Frech UK ( 6 June 2005)
Zinc diecaster guard retracts completely
User application article Latest zinc diecasting machine has features that make life easier, such as guarding that retracts completely to allow die loading and maintenance, and a combined display screen and control desk.
News from Frech UK (28 March 2005)
Diecaster has casting parameter routine
User application article Windows-based and very user-friendly, die-caster has the invaluable casting parameter routine that calculates cycle variables in response to data about the part to be produced.
News from Frech UK (25 January 2005)
Technical diecasting advances pay a 'green' bonus
Technical background article Although efficiency and reliability are the first considerations for any diecaster investing in capital equipment, increasing legislation is moving the issue of environmental impact up the agenda.
News from Frech UK (25 January 2005)
Device automates diecasting handling
User application article Castings that were previously removed manually and stacked to await clipping away from a diecastere are now mechanically placed on a cooling conveyor feeding a clipping press.
News from Frech UK (24 January 2005)
Automating die-casting goes beyond the machine
User application article Automating die-casting to meet consistent high outputs does not stop at the machine: ingot-loading and using a robot on second-operation work have to be considered to raise productivity.
News from Frech UK (24 January 2005)
Die-casting subcontractor improves efficiency
User application article Filling a gap in the range of locking force specifications for zinc diecasting machines has helped a subcontractor improve efficiency and machine utilisation and reduce deburring.
News from Frech UK (24 January 2005)
Real-time control boosts diecasting accuracy
User application article The realtime control capabilities of a machine are helping a zinc diecaster meet the specifications of a job, for which consistency and dimensional accuracy are critical.
News from Frech UK (21 January 2005)
Diecasting die spraying need not be messy
With the growing complexity of large diecasting tools, die spraying can be messy, but the latest reciprocators and spray nozzles dor the job accurately and efficiently.
News from Frech UK (21 January 2005)
Hot chamber machines meet 'entry level' needs
Hot chamber machines that meet the basic requirements for 'entry level' diecasting have a very user-friendly control and feature easy-to-use Windows-based programming.
News from Frech UK (21 January 2005)
Diecasting quality pitfalls - how to avoid them
Technical background article Poor surface condition is bad news for any diecaster - especially in zinc - Keith Higginbottom, consultant to Frech UK, identifies some of the pitfalls during the cycle.
News from Frech UK (21 January 2005)
Die casting ladle cups replaced easily
Replacement ladle cups for die casting machines that feature a patented, universal mounting hanger bracket for left or right side use, include nine sizes from 44 lb/20kg to 33.70 lb/15.29kg.
News from Versa Iron And Machine ( 6 July 2004)
Thixotropic technology to revolutionise diecasting
Instead of ramming molten metals into dies, Australian researchers have developed thixotropic technology in which a semi-solid-feed metal is forced into the dies to reduce porosity.
News from CSIRO Manufacturing and Infrastructure Technology ( 9 April 2004)
Hardware maker brings die-casting in-house
User application article Bringing diecasting in-house has been a success for a window and door hardware manufacturer so much so that it has added another diecaster to the three existing ones.
News from Frech UK (15 January 2004)
Diecasting dry release agent speeds cycle times
A dry release agent, for alloy diecasting and squeeze casting, shows faster cycle times and excellent repeatability, while blowing and cooling are no longer required and die life is extended. Brochure available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (17 April 2003)
Simulation includes high pressure diecasting
New high pressure die casting capabilities and thermo-mechanical interface are included in a most comprehensive casting simulation solution.
News from ESI Group (22 January 2003)
Diecasting newcomer expands CNC capability
User application article Although it has been in business for half a century, Eurotech Industries is a relative newcomer to diecasting; but a timetable of investment shows that it is catching up.
News from Frech UK ( 4 November 2002)
Magnesium diecasting success is in the chamber
For the diecaster producing components in magnesium alloy, making the right choice between hot and cold chamber manufacturing routes is fundamental.
News from Frech UK ( 8 August 2002)
Crucible furnace replaces bale-out types
User application article A melting and holding crucible furnace has replaced oil-fired bale-outs which, even though they had been converted to gas, had to be emptied and shut down at the end of every day.
News from Striko UK (24 July 2002)
Dosing replacing ladle furnaces in diecasting
Aluminium diecasters around the world are showing increasing confidence in the dosing furnace as a means of supplying liquid metal to their machines, according to a furnace supplier.
News from Striko UK (24 July 2002)
Reliability wins diecasting machine orders
"t's clear that Frech will be building machines for a long time to come, and we're just as committed to the business of making diecastings," said a leading diecasting foundry.
News from Frech UK (26 March 2002)
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