TPi Arcade, Inc. is a state of the art 50,000 sq. ft. V-Process aluminum
foundry. Due to customer requests, we have added permanent and semi-permanent
mold capabilities to service our customers. TPi specializes in rapid prototypes
and low volume production in V-Process and low volume production in permanent
and semi-permanent mold. TPi has serviced industries such as instrumentation,
computer, medical, recreational vehicles, heavy equipment and automotive
for over 25 years. Orders range from 500 to 15,000 annually.
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TPi Arcade, Inc.
Metals:
A356 with a T6 or a T51 Heat Treat. |
Tolerances:
+/- .015" for the first inch
Add +/- .002" for each additional inch
Add +/- .010 - .030" across parting line |
Surface
Finish:
300 RMS |
Draft
Requirements:
3° - 10° degrees depending on length of draw |
Minimum
Wall Thickness:
.187" for large areas; thinner walls in isolated areas will need to be
reviewed |
Engineering
Support and Quality Control:
TPi offers engineering support for design review and project
management |
Capabilities:
Hall tilt-pour molding machines capable of producing parts up
to 20" x 24" in size. Tools are made from cast iron of H13 tool steel,
depending on the application |
Lead
Time:
Rapid prototypes in 3 weeks utilizing V-Process. Once design
is approved, a permanent mold production tool can be ready in 8-10 weeks |
Aluminum
V-Process and Permanent Mold Castings |
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