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Rising U.S. Magnesium Prices Behind Boost In Metal Production Costs
With U.S. magnesium prices continuing their upward trend to a current level of $1.55 to $1.65 per pound, many industries that rely on metal manufacturing—particularly in the United States—have been forced to raise production costs. However, according to AFT's Greg Raleigh, Group Sales Manager for the ThixoForming®, some companies such as AFT have taken creative measures to help hold escalating costs in check.
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AFT Case Studies—Kodak Focuses On Thixomolding for Its Professional Digital Camera
When Kodak introduced its professional-level digital camera—the DCS-14n—it set the digital photography world spinning with 14 megapixels of resolution and an array of features that allowed it to rival film in quality and sharpness. Also unique was its lightweight, highly detailed magnesium housing, which was manufactured by AFT's ThixoForming®.
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Forming Focus—Greg Raleigh, Group Sales Manager, AFT ThixoForming®
Greg Raleigh, Group Sales Manager for AFT's ThixoForming®, has always been up for a challenge—whether in pursuit of his many interests or developing new Thixomolding processes. And over the past two years, his commitment to pushing the limits of metal molding capabilities has helped mold AFT into the industry leader in Thixomolding technology.
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Hot Sprue Technology Offers Big Gains In Reducing Thixomolding Costs
Hot sprue technology has been successfully applied to production programs at AFT's ThixoForming®, showing impressive gains in productivity and material reduction. The result of these improvements has been a 30 percent cost savings on one Thixomolded magnesium part program.
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ThixoForming
Developing your part is a multiple step process. At Advanced Forming Technology, we will work with you to create the best possible design out of the most efficient and cost effective materials. In this section each month, we will provide you with a checklist to assist you in the process. Read more to find out about ThixoForming.
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Precision Castparts Corp., a worldwide manufacturer of complex metal components and products, serves a wide variety of industrial and aerospace applications. PCC is distinguished by preeminent leadership in the markets it serves, the high degree of proprietary technology and technical expertise inherent in its product lines, outstanding management of complex manufacturing processes, and close attention to the creation of shareholder value. Read more for the latest news from PCC.
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