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to KENWALT
DIE CASTING COMPANY
Since
1967
Aluminum and
Zinc Die Castings
1-800-KENWALT
KenWalt
Die Casting
Company manufacturers high
quality low
cost die cast parts and die cast
products also known as
Aluminum
Die Castings, Zinc
Die
Castings, Castings, Diecastings, Aluminum Castings, Die
Casting
Aluminum, Die Cast Parts, Die Casting Zinc, Zinc Castings, Metal
Castings, Aluminum Alloy Casting, Die-Casting, Diecasting, Mold
Casting, Pressure Casting, Machine Casting, High Pressure Die Casting
and Vacuum Die Casting.
ABOUT DIE CASTING
There
are many cost effective advantages of the Die Casting Process for producing your parts compared
to other more costly and less effective manufacturing methods:
 Die Casting provides complex shapes
within closer tolerances than many other mass production processesDie Castings are produced at high
rates of productionDie Casting eliminates or minimizes
costly machiningDie
Castings can be produced with thinner walls than other casting
methods...and much stronger than plastic injection molded partsDie Cast Parts are durable,
dimensionally stable and have the feel and appearance of qualityDie
Casting Tooling and Dies can produce thousands of identical castings
within specified tolerances before additional tooling may be required
Zinc Castings can be easily plated or
finished with minimum surface preparationDie Castings can be produced with
surfaces simulating a wide variety of texturesDie Cast surfaces, as cast, are
smoother than most other forms of castingsHoles in Die Castings can be cored,
and made to tap drill sizes, thus eliminating or minimizing machining
costsEternal
threads on parts can be readily die castDie Castings provide integral
fastening elements, such as bosses and studs, resulting in assembly
economiesMetal inserts and some non-metals can be die cast in placeCorrosion resistance of Die Cast Alloys is
very high
Die
Casting combines many functions of various parts into one
simple
die cast part, eliminating the costs of many parts and assembly labor
costs - replaced by one low cost, high quality die cast part. And
because die castings do not consist of separate parts fastened or
welded together, you have one multi-functional die cast part with the
strength of the die cast metal. In
addition, eliminating the
safety and legal hazards of relying on fasterners or welds for
fit, form and function of your end product.Die
Casting is an efficient, economical process which, when used to its
maximum potential, replaces assemblies of a variety of parts produced
by various manufacturing processes at significant savings in cost and
labor
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ALUMINUM DIE CASTING MACHINES (COLD CHAMBER): |
Aluminum
Die Casting Machines, also known as Cold Chamber Die Casting Machines
because the shot sleeve is located outside the molten metal furnace
and at room temperature, can be classified as follows:
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TYPES OF ALUMINUM DIE CASTING MACHINES:
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1. FULLY AUTOMATIC:
Fully
Automatic Aluminum Die Casting Machines "automatically" perform the
entire die casting process using an automatic shot, automatic sprayer
and automatic extracter, without a die cast operator or any other
manual labor.
2. SEMI-AUTOMATIC:
Semi-Automatic
Die Casting Machines perform a limited number of automatic
functions, such as automatic ladling, spraying or extraction,
along with manual labor.
3. MANUAL: Manual
Die Casting Machines are completely manual, meaning a die cast operator
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ALUMINUM DIE CASTING PROCESS:
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There are 3 basic procedures in the Aluminum Die Casting Process:
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1. Casting:
The process of ladling or transferring molten metal from the furnace to the shot
sleeve. This is done automatically using a computer controlled automatic ladler or manually by the die cast machine operator.
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2. Spraying:
The process of spraying die release lubricants or liquids on both die halves
before they close together and molten metal is injected. This is done automatically using a
computer controlled die sprayer or manually by the die cast machine operator.
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3. Extraction:
This is the process of removing the finished die casting from the
die after molten metal is injected to form the casting(s). This
is done automatically
using a computer controlled extracter or manually by the die cast machine operator. |
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ZINC DIE CASTING MACHINES (HOT CHAMBER): |
Zinc
Die Casting Machines, also known as Hot Chamber Die Casting Machines
because the shot sleeve is located inside the molten metal furnace, can
be classified as follows:
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TYPES OF ZINC DIE CASTING MACHINES:
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1. FULLY AUTOMATIC:
Fully
Automatic Zinc Die Casting Machines "automatically" perform the entire
die
casting process using an automatic shot, automatic sprayer, automatic
quenching/cooling if needed, automatic drilling and tapping when
required, and
automatic extracter. No manual
labor required.
2. SEMI-AUTOMATIC:
Semi-Automatic
Zinc Die Casting Machines perform a limited number of automatic functions,
such as an automatic shot, and either automatic or manual spraying or extraction, along with manual
labor.
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ZINC DIE CASTING PROCESS:
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There are 3 basic procedures in the Zinc Die Casting Process:
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1. Casting:
The shot sleeve is located inside the molten metal furnace and
molten zinc is automatically injected into the die to form a
casting. This is done automatically. No manual assistance required.
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2. Spraying:
The process of spraying die release lubricants or liquids on both die halves
before they are closed together and molten metal is injected. This is done
automatically using a computer controlled die sprayer or manually by the die cast machine operator.
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3. Extraction:
The process of removing the finished die casting from the die
after molten metal is injected to form the casting(s). This
is done automatically using a computer controlled extracter or
manually by the die cast machine operator. |
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REASONS WHY
KENWALT
Should Be Your Die
Casting Products Supplier
1. Smart Part Engineering - Better Part
Designs - Innovative
Tooling Designs - Engineered for
Cost Effective Manufacturing to Maximize Performance
and Casting Quality while Minimizing the need for Secondary Operations!
Take advantage of
our Engineering Design Review Process to Optimize your New
and Existing Parts...at NO
COST to You!
2. Lower Tooling Costs - KenWalt Die Casting's
'Insert
Only' Tooling Strategy reduces Die
Casting Molds Costs, Permits Quicker
Die
Set-ups, Increased Efficiency, Lower Part Costs...and an
Overall
COST SAVINGS opportunity for you!
3. Lower
Part Costs
- We utilize Advanced Die Casting Production Technologies such as Automatic Die Cast Machines,
Automatic Ladlers, Robotic Die Sprayers
and Vacuum Die
Casting to Maximize Casting Integrity and
Reduce Part Costs...New State-of-the-Art Technologies to
insure you Stay
Ahead of Your Competition!
Products
and Service Benefits:
 Aluminum
Die Casting
Zinc Die
Casting
Die
Cast Aluminum and Zinc Alloy
Castings
ISO
9001:2000 Quality System Certified Diecasters
NADCA Corporate
Members
Die Designs to Finished
Products
ALL Types of Parts:
Aerospace Parts,
Automotive Castings, Bathroom Faucets, Handles, Hooks,
Carburators, Covers, Decorative Hardware, Die-Cast Cars, Die Cast Toys,
Door
Handles, Fire Alarm Housings, Faucets, Flanges, Motorcycle Grips,
Handles, Heat Sinks,
Housings,
Kitchen Hardware, Knobs, Power Tools, Pumps, Pump Handles, Pump Rotors,
Pump Valves, Golf Club Putters, Fishing Lures, and many, many
more.
Aerospace, Automotive, Medical,
Federal & Military Specs
Rapid Prototype Tooling,
Die Cast Molds, Moulds, Tooling & Dies
Prototype Aluminum and
Zinc Castings
Vacuum
Diecasting - Solid, Pressure Tight Castings
Automatic Ladling &
Spraying Syste
Special
Cast Inserts
Tumble Deburring,
Vibrahone Deburring
Machining,
Drilling, Tapping, Helicoils, Broaching
Chrome
Plate, Powdercoat, E-coat, Paint, Chem Film, Anodize, etc.
Assembly
& Individual Parts Packaging
First
Article Inspection Reports, PPAP, FMEA & Control Plans
Penetrant,
Xray, Air & Water Pressure Test Inspections
Material
Certifications & Certificates of Conformance
Large
& Small Parts - High & Low Quantities
Flexible
Scheduling and Lead Times
JIT
(Just-In-Time) Delivery & Stock Availability
On-Time
Deliveries, Competitive Prices, Prompt Personal Service
Made in
USA 
The KenWalt Advantage
Quality Assurance:
KenWalt Die Casting Company is ISO 9001:2008 Certified performs
dimensional inspections using a CMM (Coordinate Measurement
Machine) and other precise inspection equipment. We use die cast
standard DME tooling made with high quality long lasting steel for
extended mold life. Our Committment of Excellence to our customers
makes us the best die casting company in the world.
Quality Service:
Our professional sales and die casting engineers promptly solve part
design issues and understand customer specific requirements by
focusing on providing you exactly what you and your company need.
Competitive Prices: We always provide our customers with the most reasonable and competitive prices possible.
On Time Delivery: We deliver prototype die castings, die cast tooling and finished assembled die cast parts on-time when you need them.
Code
of Ethics: It is a KenWalt tradition to maintain a high ethical
presence in everything we do. Honesty and trustworthyness is the
foundation upon which we have long been known to our many customers.
Professional Engineering:
Our experienced engineers are highly qualified professional die casting
engineers with many years of experience in the die casting industry.
Customer Satisfaction:
KenWalt Die Casting Company meets customer needs better, quicker and
more efficiently giving you a competitive advantage. Continual
improvement is something we do every day.
Growth and Expansion:
We've expanded our facilities and added Solar Power making KenWalt
Die Casting Company the 1ST Die Casting Company in the USA to Go Solar!
We will continue to grow and expand our facilities and capabilities in
order to service our valued customers for many more years to come.
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KenWalt
Die Casting Company
DIE
CASTING JOBS:
 Die Casting Design Engineer
Die Casting Quality Inspector
Die Casting Lead
Die Casting Set-up
Die Casting Operators
If you
have the skills, dedication and desire to be part
of
our team complete an application and fax, mail
or Email us
along with your resume.
Download Employment Application Here
BREAKING
NEWS
KenWalt Die Casting
In
The Spotlight
TOP STORY
Special Report
MANUFACTURING
San
Fernando Valley Business Journal (www.sfvbj.com)
(March 28, 2011)
KenWalt
Die Casting is honored to have received the
prestigeous Manufacturing
Leadership Award for being one of the Top 20 Manufacturers
from the San Fernando Valley Business Journal as well as receiving a Certificate of Recognition
from the State of
California Assembly as one of the Region's Top Manufacturing
Companies and in addition for being spotlighted in the
newspaper's Current Edition Top
Story Special Report on Manufacturing:
"Manufacturers
Making It Work"
and
"Going Green"
"KenWalt
Die Casting, a very traditional industry, is using solar energy
(alternative energy) to help power its facility in Sun Valley into the
future."
Click on links
below for more:
KenWalt
Die Casting
1ST
Die
Casting Company
in USA to GO SOLAR*
KenWalt
Die Casting Expands "Green"
Facilities With Recycling and 'Solar Power'
Sun Valley, CA
In
line with our continuing commitment to make a positive impact in
society and improve lives and our environment, KenWalt Die Casting
Company is expanding upon it's 'Commitment
to Excellence'
by further
reducing our environmental impact in our newly expanded
offices, secondary facilities, new inventory facility and our
Aluminum
and Zinc
Die Casting production facility.
"Energy
conservation and recycling raw materials are two key factors in our
energy conservation efforts to enhance our activities and improve lives
and our environment. By recycling and reusing 100% of our aluminum and
zinc alloy materials as well as pallets, packaging
containers, filters and hydraulic oil used in our aluminum and
zinc die casting process, we are making a big difference", says
KenWalt's Quality Manager and Co-Owner Kenny Zaucha.
For years
KenWalt has continued to implement energy conservation actions
to
conserve materials and energy, such as using energy efficient furnaces
to melt aluminum and zinc alloys and reusing machine lubrication oils
and die sprays. From turning off little used lights to early
work schedules that avoid peek energy usage, KenWalt's
employees, both
individually and as a team, contribute to energy conservation and
improving our environment.
New for 2011,
KenWalt
Die Casting Company purchased and installed a NEW 35.9 kW SOLAR SYSTEM
thanks to the cooperation and efforts of SolarCity Corporation (SOLARCITY), Los Angeles Department
of Building & Safety
(LADBS), Los Angeles
Department of Water and Power (LADWP),
and US
Government Tax Credit Incentives. The installation of our new
clean,
renewable solar energy system will lower our aluminum and zinc die
casting operating costs, enable us to remain competitive both
nationally and internationally, continue expanding and creating more
jobs, and help us pass on those cost savings
to our customers.
*1st of 395
Aluminum Die Casting Companies in
the USA to go Solar based on preliminary research
KenWalt
Die Casting Supplies China With Die
Castings
Made in USA!
KenWalt Die
Casting ships high quality, low cost die castings overseas to our
customer in China!
Another example of
how KenWalt
Die Casting Company's knowledge, professionalism and experience
produces cost savings and success for our customers in the USA and
Overseas!
Click
below for more about:
Hidden
Costs of
Offshore Sourcing
Die Castings
Made
in America Manufacturing Jobs Coming Home
Die
Casting Companies Ask KenWalt for Help!
An
example of what another die casting company had to say about us:
"
Thank you so much for the sample parts..We
hope the anodizing outcome will help our customer."
(One
month later) "Just to let you know that the parts anodized
beautifully. They
(our customer) were happy with the results and we were awarded the
contract.
I
hope we are in a position to be as helpful as you folks were in
getting this job. It's nice to know there are a few of us who work
together left out there."
D.S.
What some
of our satisfied customers had to say about us:
"For
us to continue a commitment of 98% on-time delivery for our
customers, we must first receive this expectation from our vendors.
Your performance has been 100%! All items shipped on-time with 0
defects. Amazing."
F.G.
"Please
thank all of your people for their efforts. The completed
product delivered to us is beautiful. We foresee many more orders!"
D.U.
"We
are very grateful for the informative discussion and tour of your
die casting facility. We were genuinely impressed with your helpful
attitude, knowledge of business and ability to explain the casting
process. Now we feel confident that our companies are in good hands!"
A.E.
"Enclosed
is a VCR tape we made of your casting in our x-ray machine.
Porosity shows in these as white specs. As you can see from the tape,
we couldn't find any in your product, so we have a winner here."
D.
"I
received a letter from our customer that awarded us with a "Preferred
Vendor Status". We met our delivery schedule and the product is
performing as expected.That could not have happened without
KenWalt...following through and making sure we met our delivery
schedules. Thanks, I've been asked to bid on the next
contract."
K.R.
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