Seminars
The NADCA Design Seminar presents a logical
structure of how to pursue improvement and cost-reduction
programs with a die cast product design. The steps presented are
applicable to both new product concepts and upgrading of
existing components. The principles and sequences outlined are
useful for any strategic approach to product development, design
and engineering. They are also integral to emphasis on design
for manufacturability.
The seminar goal is to provide the resources and knowledge
needed to develop and design an optimized die cast product.
After attending this seminar attendees will be able to design or
help develop a die cast product design that will be optimized
both for its end use and for the die casting process.
Seminar Topics Include
| • Intro & Design Resources |
• Die Casting Alloys |
| • The Die Casting Option |
• Range of Properties |
| • Product Development |
• Al, Mg, Zn, and ZA Alloys |
| • Working Environment |
• Alloy Selection |
| • Structural Criteria |
• Alloy Supply |
| • Manufacturing Economics |
• RoHS |
| • Die Casting Vs. Other
Processes |
• The Die Casting Process |
| • Product Design |
•The Die Casting Cycle |
| • Geometry Optimization |
• Die Casting Characteristics |
| • CAD Design Tools |
• Preventing Casting Defects |
| • Assemblies |
• Die Casting Dies |
| • Machining |
• Trim Dies |
| • Surface Finishing |
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Typical Seminar Schedule
| Day 1: |
Tour & Value Analysis 2 pm - 4 pm |
| Day 2: |
Seminar 8 am - 4 pm |
| Day 3: |
Seminar 8 am - 12 noon |
Contact Info
For more information on NADCA Design Seminars
please contact:
Dan Meyer
Design Engineer
North American Die Casting Association
241 Holbrook, Dr.
Wheeling, IL 60090
E-mail: help@diecastingdesign.org
Tel: 847.808.3158 (7am – 3pm Monday – Friday, CST)
About NADCA Design
NADCA Design was established by
the North American Die Casting Association to provide die
casting product design assistance & resources to employees in the following
areas:
| • Engineering |
• Quality |
| • Product Design |
• Manufacturing |
| • Purchasing |
• Testing |
Upon receiving assistance employees will have
an increased knowledge in die casting design and its related
subjects. This understanding will result in designs optimized
for end use and the die casting process.
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