CNC Machining for Aluminum Die Cast Parts
Secondary machining is often needed to create functional interfaces on aluminum die cast parts. Depending on the component, this may include mounting surfaces, holes, and other features with specific dimensional requirements.
03 / MANUFACTURING SERVICEWhat we discuss
- Mounting surfaces and assembly interfaces
- Critical dimensions and drawing references
- Secondary machining and inspection requirements
Define the machined features.
Identify the faces, bores, holes and threads that need machining. Use the drawing to define datums, tolerances and acceptance criteria for these features.
- 01Functional interfaces
- Identify mounting faces, holes, and other features used in the assembly.
- 02Drawing requirements
- Specify critical dimensions and reference features on the drawing. Tolerances are assessed against the actual component.
- 03Casting & machining
- Discuss the relationship between the as-cast geometry and the features that require secondary machining.
- 04Inspection criteria
- Define the acceptance requirements for critical machined features at the project review stage.
Connect machining and inspection.
Mark the features to be machined and the assembly references they must meet. Agree the inspection criteria for those features when defining the machining scope.
- 01
Identify the machined features
- 02
Review the drawing requirements
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Agree the machining scope
Connected services.
Explore the other stages in the manufacturing process.
Have a component
in mind?
Identify the machined faces, bores, holes and drawing tolerances.