Casting and Forging
The casting and forging industry stands as one of the primary sectors where trillions worth of materials are left uncoded annually, attributed to diverse heavy processes and operations.
Processes
Aluminum / Magnesium high-pressure die-casting (HPDC)
Value Chain
Casting
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Heat treatment
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E-coating, convertion, powder coating
Where CDOT code is applied
Appilied to casted part at up to 700°C / 1292°F part temperature
Before heat treatment
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Before coating
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CDOT code readability
Reads on casted part at 700°C / 1292°F part temperature
Reads on part heat treated up to 700°C / 1292°F
Reads on part through 700 μm of coating
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Iron / Steel Sand Casting
Value Chain
Sand Mold
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Where CDOT code is applied
Unique CDOT codes are marked onto sand molds, then the hot ore is transferred into the marked cavities
CDOT code readability
Reads on casted part taken from sand mold
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Aluminum / Magnesium high-pressure die-casting
Aluminum / Magnesium high-pressure die-casting
Aluminum low-pressure die-casting (LPDC)
Value Chain
Casting
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Heat treatment
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Where CDOT code is applied
Appilied to casted part at up to 700°C / 1292°F part temperature
Appilied on part before heat treatment
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CDOT code readability
Reads on casted part at 700°C / 1292°F part temperature
Reads on part heat treated up to 700°C / 1292°F
Benefits
Improved Data Association
Unique identification
Each CDOT code is unique and permanently linked to a specific physical part, allowing for seamless tracking and identification throughout casting production, ready-to-mount stage, and lifecycle.
Reliable data capture
When CDOT codes get damaged or obscured during the stages of casting manufacturing, the link between the physical part and its digital twin is not broken. CDOT codes are durable to ensure data capture throughout the casting process, maintaining the crucial association for real-time data exchange and synchronization.
Enhanced Data Analysis
Complete data sets
Incomplete data due to damaged or destroyed codes hinders comprehensive analysis. Durable CDOT codes guarantee complete data sets from the stages of casting manufacturing, enabling in-depth analysis of performance and quality.
Connected traceability
By scanning the CDOT codes, you can access detailed information about the part's origin, material composition, manufacturing process values, quality checks, and current location. This improves transparency between customers and casting manufacturers and simplifies supply chain management.