A new, more robust die-casting alloy has been developed
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Lighting manufacturers
can now die cast lighting components with an alloy that has superior
corrosion resistance and improved thermal properties. This patented
material called Delphi K-Alloy substantially improves corrosion resistance
when compared to today's commercial A360, A380 and A413 alloys. Even the
best of today's commercially available, corrosion resistant aluminum
die-casting alloys require expensive specialty coatings to meet customer
performance specifications.
"An outdoor lighting company has successfully completed 3000 hours of
salt spray testing without coatings," said Marty Newman, Chief Technology
Officer for MDW Technologies.
Delphi K-Alloy is available in commercial quantities and has been used
in a high volume automotive application for several years. The physical
properties of Delphi K-Alloy are: 25,000 psi yield strength verses 23,000
psi for A380 and better elongation at 5.1% for Delphi K-Alloy and 3.8% for
A380.
* Die-casting products can be produced using current dies without
dimensional changes.
* Current die-cast equipment needs no modifications to process the
Delphi K-Alloy.
* Delphi K-Alloy may be used in place of stainless steel in qualified
applications.
* Good paint adhesion without extensive pretreatment
* Trial quantities are now available.
* Additional technical information is available upon request.
* Photographs of salt spray test samples are available upon request or
simply click on link http://www.mdwtech.com/kalloy/
MDW Technologies is a technical and sales representative for Delphi's
K-Alloy. MDW Technologies, LLC specializes in material applications and is
a client-focused company helping develop and manufacture next-generation
products.
SOURCE MDW Technologies, LLC
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Related links:
http://www.mdwtech.com/kalloy
CONTACT:
David Isaacs of MDW Technologies, LLC,
+1-949-757-0341, disaacs@mdwtech.com
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