Real project stories behind tooling, quality, and delivery decisions
These case studies show how KastMfg supports OEM programs where leak rate, machining stability, thermal performance, and launch timing matter as much as piece price.
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EV Motor Housing Die Casting: VADC Case Study
EV motor housing die casting case study: vacuum-assisted HPDC with T6 heat treatment, IP67 cooling jacket, and H6 bearing bores for a Tier 1 BEV program.
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Pressure-Tight Hydraulic Manifold Die Casting
Pressure tight hydraulic manifold die casting case study: A413 alloy and vacuum HPDC produced blocks passing 350 bar burst and helium leak tests.
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LED Streetlight Housing Die Casting Case Study
LED streetlight housing die casting case study: A360 alloy, e-coat primer, and corrected fins solved thermal and salt spray failures on a coastal program.
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Magnesium Die Casting Laptop Chassis Case Study
Magnesium die casting laptop chassis case study: AZ91D achieved 40% weight reduction versus A380 aluminum, with Grade A cosmetic surface quality.
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Die Casting Supplier Switch Cut Finished-Part Cost
How an equipment OEM used a die casting supplier switch to stabilize quality and cut finished part cost through tooling and process correction.
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Die Casting Tool Transfer and Quality Recovery
Die casting tool transfer quality recovery case study: tool audit and process fixes restored first article approval for a UK zinc lock housing program.
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Zinc Die Casting Lock Body High Volume Case Study
Zinc die casting lock body high volume case study: SHG zinc purity checks and gate redesign eliminated 3.2% plating rejection on Zamak 5 padlock bodies.