Aluminum Fishing Reel Frame
An Open Frame with Detailed Assembly Features
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Open-Frame Structure
Machined Mounting Features
Laser-Engraved Markings
Customer Requirements & YTD’s Approach
Produce the complete frame geometry
Form the main body by investment casting
Complete the mounting features
Machine the specified holes after casting
Casting the Frame Before Machining
Producing an open frame entirely from solid stock requires material removal to create the central space and surrounding openings.
For this project, investment casting formed the main body. Subsequent machining completed the screw and mounting holes, followed by polishing and laser marking.
This approach combined cast geometry with machined assembly features in the finished component.
A Practical Manufacturing Route for 500 Frames
The customer needed 500 custom aluminum frames. For this order, the complex die-casting tooling would have required too much upfront investment, while machining each frame entirely from solid aluminum would have made the cost per part too high.
YTD considered the component’s shape, order quantity and budget, and recommended silica sol investment casting. It offered a practical balance between tooling investment and production cost for this batch.
The main frame was formed by casting, followed by machining of the screw and mounting holes. This approach met the part’s manufacturing requirements while keeping the production route appropriate for the customer’s 500-piece order.
Manufacturing & Supply
Work Included in This Project
| Stage | Scope |
|---|---|
| Investment Casting | Aluminum alloy frame body |
| Machining | Screw holes and mounting holes |
| Polishing | Surface finishing of the frame |
| Laser Marking | Engraved line-capacity information |
A Polished Frame with Product Markings
The delivered component included the completed mounting features, a polished finish and laser-engraved markings on the rear section.
The engraving provided line-capacity information for the assembled fishing reel. Together, the machining and finishing operations completed the project’s required supply scope.
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