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A New Era of Automotive Manufacturing: The Synergy of Die-Casting and AM with Wes Byleveld of Exco Engineering

Additive Snack · 3 Dec 2024 · 39m · Episode 8

What this episode covers

Wes Byleveld, Director of Additive Manufacturing at Exco Engineering, explains how integrating additive manufacturing (AM) with high-pressure die casting solves critical automotive casting issues like porosity and die solder. He details the use of conformal cooling channels in steel inserts to reduce cycle times, eliminate polishing downtime, and remove the need for costly impregnation processes. Byleveld also discusses adoption challenges, including rigid material specifications like H13 steel, and the future potential of automated design, AI-driven material development, and fully additive-manufactured dies.

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companies scaling up

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Companies
Exco Engineering, EOS, DTW
Materials
H13, maraging steel, H11

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