process and its compressive stress layer prevents propagation of existing heat checking. We also have validated that the MetaLL ifeÒ topography retains lubricant and prevents soldering.

Now from Case Western's findings yet another benefit surfaces for die casting dies..  Our enhanced lubricant retention property lowers the die surface temperature helping to further extend tool life.  A more detailed report including graphs is available on our website.  Click here or use the sidebar hyperlink.  The full report is available on the Badger Metal Tech DMC-CD at No Charge to NADCA Corporate members.

In April at the Columbus Die Casting Conference, NADCA will unveil the new heat treating spec 207-2006 which the Die Materials Heat Treat Task Force has diligently been working on for the past two years..  Call us if you would like a preview.

Badger Metal now has converted all of their brochures to pdf Acrobat files and posted them on the web for easy access.  Click here.

Badger Metal plans in the near future on becoming a one stop die cast die prep shop by partnering with the US leader in polishing "UltraPolishing in Schaumberg, Chicago, IL.  This would enable  your company to cut down their prep time after final sample approval.  Call us to find out how you can benefit from this.

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