Track: Manufacturing and Design
Abstract
The high pressure die-cast process is used to produce parts from aluminum, magnesium, copper and zinc. Advantages of this process include conformity to the mold, favorable mechanical properties and low cost. Powder coating of aluminum castings can be a challenge, particularly if there are contaminants present within the casting during the pretreatment and coating of the cast parts. This document provides some in-depth research and contains important data for use between the casting provider and powder coat processor to ensure good life anticipation of powder coated hardware for the fenestration industry.