The quality of a die-cast component also depends on the precision of the trimming process. Costamp Trimming Tool develops and manufactures trimming dies for HPDC and LPDC applications. Thanks to the integration with the Group’s other Business Units, Costamp can combine HPDC/LPDC dies and trimming tools into one coordinated solution, enabling castability and trimmability studies to be carried out at the same time.
Integrated trimming solutions for HPDC and LPDC components
Design and manufacturing of trimming dies for high-pressure and low-pressure die casting components.
PRODUCT TYPE
Trimming dies for HPDC and LPDC components.
APPLICATIONS
Structural components, powertrain parts, gearbox, covers, brackets and e-mobility components.
DIMENSIONS
Trimming dies for applications from 500 to 4,200 tons, up to 9,000 tons with Giga Tools.
SERVICES
Co-design, engineering, manufacturing, testing, validation, commissioning and post-sales assistance.
PROCESS INTEGRATION
Coordinated development of HPDC/LPDC dies and trimming tools, with simultaneous castability and trimmability studies.
Core capabilities
Co-design and engineering support
Component analysis, evaluation of trimming criticalities and support in defining the most effective technical solution.
Test, validation and fine-tuning
Die testing, movement optimization and fine-tuning before production start-up.
Die design and technical documentation
Development of the trimming die and related technical documentation, with a focus on functionality, accessibility, maintenance and integration into the production process.
On-site commissioning
On-site commissioning carried out by Costamp technicians, with direct support during installation and start-up.
Die manufacturing
Manufacturing of trimming dies for HPDC and LPDC components, including hydraulic movements, cutting units, part ejection systems, drilling, sawing and mechanical straightening.
Post-sales assistance and maintenance
Technical support, on-site maintenance and extraordinary maintenance operations carried out at the Bedizzole plant.
Strengths
One partner for die casting dies and trimming tools
Costamp can combine HPDC/LPDC dies and trimming tools into an integrated solution, simplifying project management and improving technical coordination.
Castability and trimmability studied together
Parallel development makes it possible to evaluate, from the earliest stages, both the casting behavior of the component and the following trimming operations.
Simplified communication
A single project manager coordinates the processes, reducing intermediate steps and making communication with the customer smoother.
Design for Manufacturing
The integrated approach helps reduce component geometry development time, improve synergies between processes and optimize the final result.
Special equipment
Costamp has experience in the design and manufacturing of special equipment for additional operations, such as drilling, sawing, mechanical straightening and runner removal.
Competitive lead times
Starting from the frozen 3D model of the component, manufacturing lead times are 12-14 weeks for tools under 3,500 tons and 18-22 weeks for tools over 3,500 tons.
Service and maintenance
Always close to the customer
On-site commissioning
Commissioning is carried out at the customer’s site by Costamp assembly technicians, supporting installation, start-up and trimming die optimization.
Direct customer support
Costamp provides technical assistance and on-site maintenance activities, responding directly to production needs.
Extraordinary maintenance
More complex interventions can be managed at the Bedizzole plant, where the die is analyzed, overhauled and optimized by Costamp’s technical team.
