April 19, 2012 by NADCA in NADCA News
NADCA surveyed designers and purchasers about the advantages and problems with die cast components. The companies that used die cast products were asked to identify some of the common problems they encounter with die castings. More than one in three specifically identified `Porosity’ as a common problem. More than one in three specifically identified ‘Porosity’ issues as a common problem. Since porosity is a common concern among die casters NADCA created a series of webinars focusing on the various aspects of porosity. These webinars were originally held as a 5 part series and it is estimated that collectively over 300 individuals attended these webinars!
NADCA’s Engineering Project Manager Alex Monroe will be presenting 4 parts of the original 5 part series beginning this April. The following topics will be addressed in these webinars:
Part 1
An Introduction to the Causes of Porosity - This webinar will cover the causes of porosity. In particular the sources of shrink porosity and gas porosity will be explained. It will conclude with traditional concepts for reducing porosity formation.
Date: April 18, 2012
Cost: Corporate Member - $29
Non-Corporate Member - $79
Part 2
Control Porosity with Processing Parameters - Many die casting process variables affect the final porosity level in a casting. This webinar will discuss the effect of these different parameters on porosity. It will connect these processing parameters back to the underlying porosity formation mechanisms.
Date: May 2, 2012
Cost: Corporate Member - $29
Non-Corporate Member - $79
Part 3
Design for Reduced Porosity - Part design is the number one factor affecting the final porosity in a casting. This is due to the physical sources of porosity. This webinar will explain casting and tooling design choices that can be used to control porosity.
Date: May 16, 2012
Cost: Corporate Member - $29
Non-Corporate Member - $79
Part 4
Predicting and Measuring Porosity - Achieve reduced porosity through adequate measurement and prediction. This webinar will discuss different ways to predict porosity. In addition it will explain some basics of digital porosity measurement. Any successful porosity reduction program must include porosity prediction and measurement.
Date: May 30, 2012
Cost: Corporate Member - $29
Non-Corporate Member - $79
Purchasing the four part series together is $86 for Corporate Members and $286 for Non-Corporate Members! Attendees are not required to attend all four webinars in this series; however attending the entire set will give participants a comprehensive knowledge of porosity and how to manage it. Each 60-minute presentation will not only address important information on the topic but also provide adequate time for questions, answers, and discussion. To register for this webinar please visit: www.diecasting.org/webinar.