OEM Resource Center "Quick Tour"
A Tour of the Knowledge Base for OEM Product Designers, Engineers, Buyers & Purchasing Mgrs., and Independent Design Consultants
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| This CWM Resource Center for OEMs and Consultants is maintained by Chicago White Metal Casting to provide rapid (24/7) and in-depth assistance in optimizing die casting designs, specifications and component sourcing. It offers a wide range of resources, as listed and linked at left. All downloads are in PDF format. |
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A Capsule Look at the OEM Resource Center Sections:
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Resources for OEM Buyers
Listed are die casting specification guides, custom sourcing aids, and reference materials compiled from casting industry resources and CWM research. They can assist OEM buyers in achieving optimized production results and more cost-effective sourcing, as well as aiding them in collaborations with their engineering team members. 15 Buyer Resources and Related Guides are listed, available for viewing as downloadable PDFs.
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Engineering Bulletins
These Engineering Bulletins are industry association, supplier and CWM publications under seven headings, from design preplanning through alloy evaluation and prototyping through production specifications and final finishing, including checklists. 17 Bulletins are available for download as PDFs.
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Application/Tech Briefs
Application & Technical Briefs are industry, supplier and CWM white papers published to offer greater detail on specific application concerns. They include two die casting product design tutorials. The 10 Briefs & Tutorials are available for download as PDFs.
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Case Studies of Die Cast Products
Al, Mg and Zn Die Casting Case Studies released with permission from Chicago White Metal Casting's archive of production examples, covering a wide range of medical, telecommunications, commercial, industrial, and recreational applications. 13 Case Studies are available for download as PDFs. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Questions typically asked by OEM product designers, engineers and purchasing specifiers new to the die cast production process or those wishing to refresh their knowledge base. This FAQ Library is based on research by Chicago White Metal Casting and the North American Die Casting Association (NADCA).
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OEM Die Casting Design Seminars
Information on arranging a 1-day OEM "Design for Die Casting" Seminar, covering Al, Mg & Zn alloys, presented by the CWM Engineering Dept. at your company location for groups of any size. Customized to your audience by consultation in advance, with exhibits of die cast components specific to your company's interests. (Also, see "On-Demand Webinars," below.)
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Design Guides
Die Casting Design Guides, including a detailed 16-page Design and Specification Guide and an 8-page Surface Finishing Guide, published by CWM. These useful Design Guides are available for download as PDFs.
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Design Reference Manuals & CD-ROMs
Printed Manuals and CD-ROMs available at Special CWM Discounts
In-depth die casting design Reference Manuals and CDs published by the North American Die Casting Assn. (NADCA) and Chicago White Metal Casting. These valuable resources are available for purchase from CWM at special discounts . Printed copies are available by credit card Phone Order or from your Sales-Engineering Representative.
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On-Demand 24/7 Webinars
CWM Product Design-for-Die Casting "Webinars" are mini-slideshow presentations on subjects of particular value to OEM engineers designing for the process and buyers purchasing custom die cast parts. the released Webinar Titles listed can be requested and instantly launched for on-screen viewing with virtually any operating system.
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