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PHB Invests in a New High Tonnage Die Cast Machine PHB, Inc. has just taken delivery of a brand new 2000-ton Buhler Die Cast machine that adds to our high tonnage die casting capacity. PHB Die Casting is a world leader in the industry, offering customers a complete turnkey die casting solution. The new 2000-ton

PHB Machining is a high capacity 158,000 sq. ft. facility capable of CNC machining augmented by feedback on die casting integrity by being located next to a die casting plant. Our contract machining services allow for casting and machining simultaneously with help from careful planning and scheduling to offer short lead times and a high

PHB Machining Division is a high capacity manufacturing facility that offers CNC machining services in Pennsylvania. We offer advanced machining at production levels for complex and high precision components throughout Pennsylvania and the rest of the US. We have a wide range of machines including lathes, horizontal machining centers, vertical machine centers, and a Palletech

How to Choose the Right Aluminum Parts Manufacturer   An aluminum parts manufacturer needs to be especially reliable if you need solutions for high end applications, and PHB is committed to acting as your partner throughout the entire manufacturing process. Our comprehensive capabilities focus on part design, material selection, high volume manufacturing, and quality control

Cold Chamber Die Casting PHB uses a range of die casting methods in its manufacturing. The type of die casting used will depend on the project, and more specifically, the materials being used. Choosing the right metal for your project is the first step. Once you know what alloy will be used, you can determine

At each stage of the casting process, foundries take careful steps to ensure that the pieces cast are sound. From pattern-making to finishing, metallurgists diligently ensure that surface finish, mechanical properties, and castings’ dimensions are accurate and to standard.  However, even when castings are produced with extreme care, factors like slight temperature fluctuation and imperfections

CASTING FOR DIE-CAST ALUMINUM PARTS – FROM CONCEPT TO PACKAGING When working with aluminum designs, the decision of how and where you will process your material is crucial. Businesses have the choice of various manufacturing processes to cast aluminum parts, and at PHB, die casting is our specialty.  From the automotive industry to the production

Ever since aluminum parts were first introduced into various industries, manufacturers have been working to determine the best, most efficient processes to produce these parts and ensure that they function properly. One such process is die casting, which can be further divided into subcategories: high-pressure die casting (HPDC) and low-pressure die-casting (LPDC). Choosing the best

Prototypes are an extremely valuable and practical asset to have. They allow you to see, feel, and test a product, as well as ensure that it will fit where it’s supposed to and the way it’s meant to. Of course, most designs require some degree of tweaking; it’s likely you’ll go through a few iterations

Companies in North America are working to reshore and find more localized supplier partners to create resilient supply chains. According to the above Thomasnet survey, 69 percent of companies across the manufacturing and industrial sectors are likely to bring manufacturing production and sourcing back to North America. Several factors driving supply chain reshoring include: “The