The Australian Die Casting Association, (also known as ADCA), is the focal point for companies and people in the Die Casting and Forging industries to keep informed of new developments, technology, opportunities and contacts.

We have members from around the Asia-Pacific and work with other similar associations to bring about better knowledge and manufacturing efficiency.

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13sep4:30 pmPlant Tour: AW Bell, Dandenong South, Victoria

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Plant Tour: AW Bell, Dandenong South, Victoria

13^th September 2023

AW Bell have undertaken major new developments in their business and manufacturing capability and have generously offered members of AFI and ADCA the opportunity to see the results.

Titanium Casting
AW Bell is pioneering the production casting of titanium in Australia. Their new equipment includes a 50 kg pouring furnace, a robotic dipping system, titanium specific cut-off and grinding machinery as well as specialised welders with digital X-Ray verification.

Foundry Equipment
AW Bell Machinery have recently developed two new market offerings – the robotic shell dipping system and the robotic pouring system, both of which greatly improve safety and job flexibility.

Come along and learn how a long-established Australian company is developing, and applying, world-class manufacturing technologies.

Personal Protection Equipment
Please bring your own Hi-Visibilty Vest, Eye Protection, Closed Footwear, Long Sleeves and Pants.

Please note the early start time for this tour as set out below.

Booking in advance is essential. This plant tour is limited to 50 places, so please book early.

When:
4:30pm Wednesday 13^th September 2023

Where:
AW Bell
145 Abbots Road, Dandenong South, Victoria, 3175, Australia
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Dinner:
After the tour, travel to Frankston Brewhouse
10 New Street, Frankston, Victoria, 3199 for dinner
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Cost:
For the plant tour and dinner at Frankston Brewhouse
$45.00 per person for ADCA and AFI members
$65.00 per person for non-members

Booking:
Online via TryBooking: https://www.trybooking.com/CKWRX

Contact:
Alan Cooke: 0427 777 061

Time

(Wednesday) 4:30 pm

Location

AW Bell

145 Abbots Road, Dandenong South, Victoria, 3175, Australia

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01aug6:00 pmFuture Trends in High Pressure Die Casting

Event Details

1st August 2023: Future Trends in High Pressure Die Casting

This event will be hosted by voestalpine High Performance Metals’ HPDC Innovation Manager – Gunther Prunner.

Gunther has a wealth of experience in the HPDC segment and regularly travels the globe to work with a large portfolio of Automotive OEM’s, assisting with process optimization and productivity improvement projects.

The event presentation will cover a range of innovation topics including:
→ Industry challenges – demand for large structural parts and new high strength alloys.
→ New technologies – Giga casting, conformal cooling and minimum volume spraying.
→ Process optimization – improving tool productivity through innovation.

This event is open to industry professionals, innovation leaders and tooling engineers interested in HPDC.

When:
6:00pm Tuesday 1^st August 2023

Where:
The Copper Fox Private Room,
The Village Green Hotel
Corner of Springvale Road and Ferntree Gully Road, Mulgrave, Victoria
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Cost:
voestalpine have generously offered to sponsor this event, so there will be no charge for the presentation, dinner and refreshments.

Booking:
Booking is essential for seating and catering purposes. Please reserve your spot by RSVP’ing below.

Contacts:
Graham Wilson: 0413 671 345
Craig Arnold 0402 301 966

Time

(Tuesday) 6:00 pm

Location

Village Green Hotel, Mulgrave

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