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Flow lines, swirl, die sticking, ejector and parting line marks on die castings: root causes, countermeasures, how to specify cosmetic classes, and why automation exposes variation.

Can you weld a die casting? Alloy weldability, TIG vs MIG vs CMT parameters, preheat, filler choice, inspection after repair, and the repair versus scrap economics.

What to include in a die casting RFQ, how suppliers actually price tooling and piece price, how to compare quotes that are not like for like, and the traps to avoid.

How to audit a die casting supplier on site: document requests, plant walk sequence, what to look for in each area, red flags, scoring and corrective actions that get closed.

Which die casting variables to monitor, sampling rates and control limits, alarm philosophy, traceability by shot and cavity, and a minimal instrumentation list to start.

How finished castings get damaged after finishing: packaging options compared by cost and protection, cosmetic part rules, pallet patterns, testing and writing a usable spec.