The above photo of a die casting die shows sections that were processed
with different combinations of our
MetaLLifeÒ
and
ThermaLLifeÒ
processes. The letters indicate areas that can be viewed in a close
up view. Click on any letter to see the corresponding view.
Click here...to see crack closure results.
The enlarged photos show how the 46Rc die's physical
appearance is affected with various combinations. The chart below
provides reasons why you might choose a particular combination.
Process Combination |
Reason and Justification
to Apply |
MetaLLifeÒ
then
ThermaLLifeÒ
- New Die |
Durability of topography benefits -
Cavitation/Lamination |
MetaLLifeÒ
then
ThermaLLifeÒ
then
MetaLLifeÒ
again |
Proactive die maintenance program -
Guarantee |
ThermaLLifeÒ
then
MetaLLifeÒ
- New Die |
Maximum protection and cosmetic
requirement |
All applications could be polished or buffed to a chrome application
finish.
No additional time or procedure change in polishing or buffing was necessary. |