The original plate is stamped, machined, tumbled and then pressed w/ PEM inserts. I got quotes from die cast and impact die cast for the same plates and the price drops to 1/3~1/2 of the original plate. But again I am not sure about the thread on the cast aluminum. In theory with the calculation...
Thank you all for the replies and comments. The baseplate has to be really thin, we are talking about 040”, but on the corners I could go up to 080 thick; where I would put holes and machine the threads. The thread engagement for the customer baseplate could be up to 080 not more as if goes more...
Hi; I am trying to reduce the cost of a baseplate by removing the thread inserts and having the baseplate made of cast aluminum or impact die casting process and make the threads onto the baseplate. I am trying to calculate what is the minimum baseplate thickness which will be strong enough to...
