http://www.diecastingdefects.com:80/test-blogDiecasting Defects Bloghttp://www.diecastingdefects.com:80/Defect-Blog<p>I have over 15 years of defect analysis experience working at Eastern Alloys.&nbsp; My main role during this time at Eastern is to help our die casting customer diagnose casting defects and help determine the root cause of the defects.&nbsp; I have examined&nbsp;thousands of defective castings during my career and have learned that defects can be very difficult to properly diagnose.&nbsp; Often an incorrect dianoses can lead to hours and perhaps&nbsp;days of wasted time and energy.&nbsp; Using metallographic techniques, our services are designed to help diagnose die casting defects properly and direct you to the correct root cause quickly.</p> <p>I have learned many things while anlayzing defects:</p> <ul> <li>A casting defect can be very deceiving.&nbsp; Even experienced die casters can have issues properly diagnosing defects. &nbsp;Often a metallurgical approach to diagnosing defects is required.</li> <li>Plating defects are the most difficult defect to properly diagnose.&nbsp; Arguments between plating&nbsp;and die casting companies are very common.&nbsp; Our approach to diagnosing plating defects can&nbsp;clearly show where the defect occurs in conjuction with the die casting and various plating layers.</li> <li>Die casting defects are not always due to the die casting process!&nbsp; Often times the root cause of the defect is due to an improperly designed runner system or poor part design.&nbsp; In these cases adjusting your process&nbsp;to compensate for the defect will just waste time.&nbsp; Design changes may be required.</li> <li>Having the proper tools and knowledge is vital.&nbsp; Today, most die casters still do not properly use or have shot monitoring systems or run PQ^2 calculations.&nbsp; These tools can help&nbsp;you diagnose defects very effectively, and should be required in your die casting facility.</li> <li>Changes in personnel are&nbsp;inevitable, and therefore continuing training is needed.&nbsp; Your new die casting or quality engineer may need assistance.&nbsp; Let us help.</li> </ul> <p>I look forward to helping where I can.&nbsp; Please call to discuss how Eastern Alloys can assist you.</p> <p>Ryan Winter<br />VP Engineering Services<br />801-676-9508</p>Tue, 10 Feb 2015 19:30:00 GMThttp://www.diecastingdefects.com:80/Defect-Blog