Overview of CWM Capabilities

With over 70 years of innovation, CWM is delivering high-tech die castings in Al, Mg and Zn for a wide range of applications: to net- and near net-shape with thin walls and critical tolerances that newer so-called metal-molding processes cannot consistently match.

See how CWM makes the highest quality die cast part
at the lowest unit cost (at right)
View the CWM Introductory Movie (at right)
A 45-second video introduction to CWM's capabilities.
Take a Total Capabilities Quick Photo Tour (at right)
Quick overview of CWM's die casting, post-casting finishing, CNC production machining, and total product assembly capabilities.

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Design-for-Die-Casting Guidance
CWM will aid you in every way in optimizing your part designs for die casting production. DFM guides and data on this website, printed reference resources & CDs, CWM on-site design seminars and pre-project engineering consultations are available. Objective alloy recommendations are assured since we cast in all the most widely used alloys, in Al, Mg & Zn. (More in Photo Tour, at right) Back to Top

FDM and CNC Prototyping for Die Casting, In-House
Fused Deposition Models on every project speed departmental work flow, help assure first-piece success. CNC prototypes can be machined for testing and feedback in the exact alloy and weight. (More in "Quick Photo Tour," at right) Back to Top

Advanced CAD Simulations & New Tooling Options
In-house Magmasoft® process simulation helps assure superior tooling performance and casting results. For product designs that qualify, CWM offers tested and proven offshore tooling options (More). Back to Top

Al, Mg & Zn Production, from 1,000 to Millions of Parts
With porosity-controlled aluminum production, fastest-cycling hot-chamber magnesium die casting, and tight-tolerance zinc production, CWM is your best die casting choice: from motor housings to advanced medical devices. See Applications Gallery for full-range of end-product applications. (Download PDF of CWM Al, Mg, Zn Die Cast Production Specifications, including Mechanical & Physical Material Properties) Back to Top

Miniature Zn & ZA-8 Four-Slide Parts
Miniature net-shape, flash-free die cast components at low unit costs with minimum tooling investment. CWM specializes in delivering miniature Zn & ZA-8 parts with any required additional post-casting finishing, including machining where net-shapes are not possible. (More on CWM Miniature Zinc Die Casting). (Download PDF of CWM Miniature Zn/ZA-8 Production Specifications, including Capabilities Profile and Mechanical & Physical Material Properties) Back to Top

In-House CNC Post-Casting Machining
Advanced CNC machining centers and expertise in the precision requirements for high-tech cast parts assures cost-efficient results. CWM also offers low- and high-volume CNC production, including screw machining, from billet stock (More on CWM CNC Machining). Back to Top

Surface Finishing Aid: CWM's Unique Sample Library
OEMs have access to a unique library of surface finishing data and library of sample finished die cast plates to aid in reducing part costs and making the optimum surface finishing decision.
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Total Contract Manufacturing & Product Assembly
Your die casting project can include CWM procurement of stock parts and final assembly of all components (More). In addition, CWM-CM offers complete turnkey contract manufacturing services, with total responsibility taken for custom tooling and production in a wide range of processes (More on CWM Contract Manufacturing).

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