Application examples from CEX
The following examples are drawn from CEX’s existing squeeze-casting page. They illustrate the type of manufacturing discussion to have; each new part requires its own validation.
| Published application | Material / condition | Manufacturing discussion |
|---|---|---|
| Electric scooter folding component | A356.2 / T6 | Evaluate near-net-shape casting to reduce subsequent machining |
| Trailer connector | A356.2 / T6 | Review a potential transition from a steel component |
| Pump component | A380 | Specify internal-integrity and leak-testing requirements |
What a useful conversion study should show
Document the original drawing, the proposed process, material and heat-treatment condition, verified test results, production volume and the cost basis. Compare finished components against the same functional requirements.
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Explore the conversion in detail
Review the published folding-component example for the material and process context, the limits of the available evidence and a new-project validation framework.
Define what success means for your component
| Goal | Evidence to agree before trials |
|---|---|
| Less machining | Comparable operation list, cycle-time basis and finished drawing |
| Lower finished-part cost | Same quantity, inspection scope, material and commercial basis |
| Improved integrity | Agreed inspection method and limits on the relevant regions |
| Equivalent performance | Component-level tests against the original functional requirements |