Why Choose PHB as Your Aluminum Die Casting Manufacturer?
- From design concept to production and packaging, PHB is a global aluminum die casting manufacturer with clients ranging from automobile manufacturers to the U.S. military and beyond.
- PHB solves problems. Our clients value our ability to turn complex design specifications into reality.
- PHB handles all aspects of aluminum die cast manufacturing, from mold design and testing to precision aluminum parts manufacturing, finishing, and packaging.
With over 100 years of experience as an aluminum die casting manufacturer, PHB has evolved into a global leader utilizing its technological wherewithal and skilled professionals to manufacture high-quality alloy die castings for international clients in the most cost-effective manner. Timely delivery is protocol for us, so you can rest assured your shipment will arrive on time.
An Aluminum Die Casting Manufacturer & Precision Aluminum Parts Company
Our 58 presses range in size from 250 ton to 2000 ton producing aluminum die casting components for low and high volume production programs. PHB is an aluminum die casting manufacturer providing high pressure die casting and a range of other die casting processes. Process monitoring, press side imaging, robotics, MAGMAsoft® flow simulation, perpetual tooling, and tool maintenance programs are utilized to extend tool life, reduce cycle times, reduce costs, and provide high quality die castings. From precision aluminum parts manufacturing and prototyping through assembled finished production, PHB can provide, under one central umbrella, the integrated services required to be your complete global manufacturing resource. Looking to learn more about aluminum die cast manufacturing and precision aluminum parts?
MagmaSoft® Aluminum Mold Flow Testing
PHB uses the internationally recognized MAGMAsoft® simulation technology to optimize tool design and aluminum casting quality. MAGMAsoft® simulation capabilities provide a better understanding of aluminum injection mold filling, high pressure aluminum die casting, solidification, mechanical properties, thermal stresses and distortions, and much more. Fully menu-driven with an integrated solid modeler, CASD interfaces, and extensive databases, MAGMAsoft® provides a complete solution for design, production, and quality departments. Read more on MAGMAsoft® and the aluminum die casting process.
Prototyping of Aluminum Parts
As an aluminum die casting manufacturer PHB can provide components and assemblies in prototyping and low-volume production quantities using a multitude of methods, including (but not limited to):
- Plaster Injection Mold Castings
- CNC Machining and Hog-outs
- Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
- P-20 Tooling
Aluminum Alloy Die Casting
Aluminum die casting alloys are lightweight and possess high dimensional stability for complex part geometries and thin walls. Aluminum has good corrosion resistance and mechanical properties as well as high thermal and electrical conductivity, making it a good alloy for die casting.
Our Alloys Include:
- Aluminum: 360, 380, 383, 413, and A304 K-Alloy
- Zinc-Aluminum: ZA-8, ZA-12, and ZA-27
Aluminum Surface Finishing
PHB will manage customer finishing requirements to ensure parts meet specifications in both a timely and cost-effective manner.
Our aluminum surface finishing includes, but is not limited to:
- Powder Coating (electrostatic application)
- Wet Paint
- Chromate
- E-Coat
- Electroless Nickel
- Chrome
- Silk Screening and Stenciling
- EMI/RFI Shielding
- Surface Conditioning (shot and bead blasting)
CNC Machining & Other Services
In addition to our capabilities as an aluminum die casting manufacturer, PHB offers close-tolerance CNC machining including turning, milling, drilling, boring, and tapping capabilities. With the ability to produce both high-quality aluminum alloy die castings and CNC machining services, PHB is your number one aluminum die casting manufacturer for precision aluminum parts. Additionally, PHB provides a number of value-added services for our customers, saving them the time it takes to obtain multiple quotes and manage multiple suppliers. Our large facility and knowledgeable staff allow for high volume production and quick turnaround. With our testing and quality assurance processes, we ensure the highest quality products with the most cost-effective short-run production services.
Our Manufacturing Packaging Process
PHB offers a variety of packaging options for our customers. We can provide packaging layered or by cell. We cater to individual markets all across the globe, and understand that we may have to create something just for you. That’s why we also offer custom-designed returnable cardboard or plastic packaging.
Whether you are in the concept stage or ready for production, PHB wants to help.
Aluminum Die Cast Part Design Case Study
the problem
A global leader in automotive lighting came to PHB with the challenge of creating two castings – one for low beams and one for high beams. Because of the complexity in aligning the fixtures (die cast heat sink pads) for the LEDs, prior designs had only allowed them to have three heat-sink pads per casting. Since both the low beams and high beams required six heat sinks, each headlight required four castings. The problem compounded when the mirror design was required for left or right headlights. With the added expense of creating separate tooling for all of the castings, and the additional time and expense involved in aiming these eight castings, our customer realized it was time for a new solution.
the solution
The challenge in producing the six heatsink pads was to maintain the profile tolerance of the 6 pads to within .4mm of the datum structure. There are 17 individual features at each pad location, or 102 total features per casting that are critical to function. Any missing feature results in a part that our customer cannot fully assemble. PHB utilized the MAGMA process simulation and other camera quality inspection, close tolerance machining, and precision quality control to develop and produce a two-casting headlight assembly for our customer.
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