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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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