Cast in Diecasting with Steel Insert
The Challenge:
An existing die-cast part with a steel insert, steel arm, and plastic assembly for industrial equipment is not performing as needed. How can sand casting replace the existing steel arm and plastic foot assembly to be incorporated with the existing die-cast part?
The Solution:
Our experts re-engineered the existing die-cast assembly to include it in an automated sand-cast aluminum casting mold to achieve a functional component. By engineering the part and tooling design using CAD software and then CNC machining custom sand casting tooling, portions of the existing component are trimmed, coated in a proprietary solution to prevent melting, and used like a core-in sand mold. Molten casting material is poured around the die-cast component, the casting is finished, and paint is applied.
The Results:
The finished product combines the existing die-cast component and cast-in steel insert into a custom-engineered automated green sand casting for a highly functional, durable, and reliable Caterpillar Heavy Equipment accelerator pedal.
Contact Pentz Cast About Precision Engineering Solutions for Existing Components
Pentz Cast Solutions offers superior engineering capabilities to reimagine existing parts. With precision CNC machining and custom casting services, we can reconfigure components that no longer perform as they should to match the needs of your industrial applications. Contact us with your questions or request a quote to start custom engineering an ideal solution.
