In September of 2020, Chicago White Metal’s maintenance team took on the task of installing a brand new aluminum 1000-ton die casting machine. Under the leadership of Max Golovin, CWM’s Director of R&D, the installation of a new IDRA-900 Xpress Die Casting Machine was completed
In the Summer 2021 edition of Inside CWM you can learn about: CWM Takes home NADCA and IMA industry awards A CWM team member retired from the Navy after 20 years of service. CWM’s New 1000-Ton IDRA Machine is Fully Operational See pictures of CWM
When you’ve designed a part and are ready to partner with a die caster, you need to know that you’re working with the best. Unfortunately, unless you have an existing relationship with a reputable die casting supplier already established, finding the right partner to cast
The International Magnesium Association has awarded Chicago White Metal in conjunction with Waygate Technologies with its 2021 IMA Award of Excellence in its Commercial (non-automotive) Cast Product! The end product for this magnesium casting is a Remote Videoscope that is used to inspect hard-to-reach areas.
Benefits of using Robots At Chicago White Metal Casting, we strive to have the most advanced technologies available to assist with die casting, CNC machining, and other operations. For example, CWM has two FANUC robots in our CNC department – the M10iA and the M-20iB.
In the Spring 2021 edition of Inside CWM you can learn about: The Future of Die Casting in One Word: Sustainability Internship Retrospective 8 years later: Luke Rohrbacher Ted Bystryk Retiring after nearly 50 years at CWM CWM Helping Hands: Angela Favata and her Family
The automobile industry is the largest market for high pressure die casting components. The demand for electric vehicles has been rapidly growing thanks in large part to changes in emission norms worldwide and a shift in consumer preferences. These changes have pushed automakers to replace
At Chicago White Metal, we are constantly investing in advanced technologies to improve the die casting process. While Magmasoft® has been used in the industry for years, it’s still considered a revolutionary technology because it reduces lead time, improves quality assurance, and saves money. The
Check out this quick Environmental Webinar to learn about the advantages of using easily recyclable materials like aluminum, magnesium, or zinc instead of plastic.
energySMART Aluminum Furnace Chicago White Metal is always looking for ways to improve the die casting process while decreasing energy usage. Back in 2014, CWM determined that one of the best ways to accomplish both of those goals was to replace our old reverberatory furnace
