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CWM Recycling Statistics – January 2023

CWM’s goal is to be as transparent as possible with our customers about our environmental impact. To that end, we have started a blog series showing how we are reducing our carbon footprint. In January 2023, CWM recycled the following: 102 lbs. of paper  2,233

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Inside CWM Summer 2022 – Vol. 18 No. 2

In the Summer 2022 edition of Inside CWM you can learn about: CWM’s Production Manager Jim Reitenbach reflects on his 40 years of experience and how things have changed.  The 7 Reasons to Keep Die Casting Projects in the USA. Margo shows off her “CWM

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The Benefits of High-Volume Production in Die Casting

Chicago White Metal’s High Pressure Die Casting process is the perfect solution for high-volume manufacturing projects – especially if you are concerned with cost, efficiency, repeatability, and producing high-quality parts. High-volume manufacturing, via the high-pressure die casting process, involves an investment in tooling, but the

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Inside CWM Spring 2022 – Vol. 18 No. 1

In the Spring 2022 edition of Inside CWM you can learn about: CWM Celebrates our 85th Anniversary in 2022! Learn about the Benefits of High-Volume Production. Meet the “new” CWM team members and our Summer Interns, and see who retired in 2022. We throw things

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CWM’s Recycling Program – Above and Beyond

CWM’s Recycling Program – Above and Beyond Chicago White Metal’s environmental practices began long before cultural demands for sustainability started. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle has always been the mantra throughout our operations and supply chain. In both our plant and office operations, recycling comes first. One

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CWM Invests in Robotics and Automation

Chicago White Metal remains very proactive in the research and implementation of advanced technology into the die casting process, added value and finishing operations. CWM leadership encourages an environment where team members can examine and suggest alternatives to current techniques in order to improve and

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Importance of Design for Manufacturing in Die Casting

Before the Design for Manufacturing (DFM) process can begin, it’s essential to determine which manufacturing process will be the optimal solution for your final product. While several methods are available to manufacture parts efficiently, few offer the quality, environmental advantages, and cost savings of die

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Inside CWM Winter 2021/22 – Vol. 17 No. 3

In the Winter 2021/22 edition of Inside CWM you can learn about: Opportunities provided to Harper College Students through the CWM Scholarship Program. How CWM is going to leverage technology/automation for the future. Find out who won CWM’s Outstanding Performer’s of the Month for all

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Comparing Aluminum, Magnesium, and Zinc Alloys

Aluminum, Magnesium, and Zinc are the most common alloys used in the die casting process. But how much do we really know about these alloys? To start, Aluminum and Magnesium are “lightweight” metals, while Zinc alloys provide higher precision and longer tool life. If you

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