What is PPM and how do I calculate it?

Troubleshooting a flashing die? What are some of the major causes of flash and how do I address them?

My die won't quit flashing!

How much could a flashing die cost? Think the cost of flash is insignificant? Look again!

Calculating the high cost of flash!

Learn about the intensification circuit on various types of die casting machines:

The Effects of Intensification on Casting Quality

Bi-monthly "Parting Shots" articles featured in:

Die Casting Management Magazine

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April 2002 issue: First article introductions and expressions of gratitude to Jim Hamilton, former author (PDF format click here),  (For Text only format click here)

June 2002 issue: Flash, it's not as cheap as you think! (PDF format click here),  (For Text only format click here)

 August 2002 issue: New Product Development and Die Casting Process. Friend or Foe?  (PDF format click here),  (For Text only format click here)

October 2002 issue: Failing to Plan or Planning to Fail?  (PDF format click here),  (For Text only format click here)

December 2002 issue: Where's Bubba and why can't we make a good casting today?  (PDF format click here),  (For Text only format click here)

April 2003 issue: Want to dramatically improve your up time? Look at your core pin design.  (PDF format click here),  (For Text only format click here)

June 2003 issue: Taking care of basics, the clamp mechanism (linkage) in the die casting machine  (PDF format click here),  (For Text only format click here)

August 2003 issue: High Tech/Low Tech, Low cost measurements that pay big dividends!  (PDF format click here),  (For Text only format click here)

October 2003 issue: PPM, What is it and is it possible?  (PDF format click here),  (For Text only format click here)

December 2003 issue: Percentage of Cold Chamber Fill, Myth or Method? (Is this the primary process parameter?) (PDF format click here),  (For Text only format click here)

March 2007 issue of "Die Casting Engineer"/DCE: "The Do's and Don't of Design"

 

 

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