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Inside CWM: Winter 2020 – Vol. 16 No. 3

In the Winter 2020 edition of Inside CWM you can learn about: A look back over the last 60+ years in the Die Cast industry by CWM Chairman, Walter Treiber Recognition of CWM’s Outstanding Performers of the Month & Year CWM Pet Superlatives CWM employee

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Die Cast Prototyping – Benefits and Types

In addition to Chicago White Metal’s advanced part design and DFM assistance, CWM offers various prototyping options to bridge the gap between design and production tooled high pressure die casting. CWM’s prototyping process offerings include: 3D printing (resin) CNC machining Gravity casting via the sand,

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Aluminum Die Casting Benefits & Die Life Considerations

If you are considering aluminum die casting for a new part, there are several advantages to doing so. Aluminum die castings are lightweight, corrosion-resistant, has high thermal and electrical conductivity, and are very durable. Aluminum die castings remain strong at high temperatures and retain their

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Inside CWM: Summer 2020 – Vol. 16, No. 2

In the Summer 2020 edition of Inside CWM you can learn about: CWM’s response to COVID-19 along with a letter from President & CEO Eric Treiber Customer Care/Fulfillment Manager’s “Dream Farm” CWM’s website and new product showcase redesign CWM’s community vegetable garden See “Throwback Thursday”

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New CWM Webinar: Automobile Electronics and Die Castings

Automakers are increasingly turning to die casting due to its combination of excellent mechanical and physical properties at an attractive cost. In addition to weight reduction, high-pressure die casting is also environmentally friendly. Plus, die casting offers built-in EMI/RFI shielding with high thermal conductivity, which

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Die Cast Tooling 101

Die Cast Tooling 101

The key to a successful die casting is a good tool design, so it is vital that both the die caster and the customer are well-versed in die casting capabilities and how they fit with project requirements. A die casting die is a custom-engineered, multi-part

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Industry Spotlight – Robotics

Robots have many applications; they can manufacture cars, electronics, medical devices, and they can even be used to automate some aspects of Chicago White Metal’s die casting process. Robots are here to stay, and one of the main reasons for that is the fact that

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Inside CWM: Spring 2020 – Vol. 16, No. 1

Inside CWM: Spring 2020 – Vol. 16, No. 1

CWM Welcomes New Employees CWM Retirements CWM And Aerosonic Take Flight with NADCA Award CWM New Machinery: Ira Die Casting Machine Internship Program Offers Real-World Experience to Students Margo Higgins Opens Home and Heart to Third Rescue Dog 2019 Employees of the Month Click here

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