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The surface quality of an AirCAST billet is exceptionally smooth and at world’s best standards.
The grain size is small and evenly spaced across the whole billet cross section, giving a superior extruded product.

Smooth surface of an
AirCAST billet

The segregation zone is minimal, sometimes zero, reducing billet waste.
Billet butt cut-off is reduced, lowering metal scrap rate.

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Features of AirCAST

Designed and tested using scientific principles for optimum performance
Precision manufacturing for reliability and consistency between moulds
Innovative oil distribution that significantly reduces the risk of oil bypass or blockage
Even and reliable air distribution for a smoother finish and safer casting
Unique water seal to greatly increase user safety
Easy access to mould and air/oil services for easier maintenance
Stronger, longer-lasting components for reduced running cost

AirCAST

The o.d.t. AirCAST aluminium billet mould produces extrusion billet that is of a high quality both inside and out.
o.d.t. Engineering has been supplying DC casting machinery to the light metals industry for over 20 years. o.d.t. works in collaboration with Australia’s leading experts in DC casting and together have developed AirCAST.

AirCAST is a DC hot top mould that delivers extrusion billets with:

Billet quality produced to world’s best standards
Lower maintenance costs than our competitors
Lower billet wastage when extruding

AirCAST moulds can be used for a range of products including 1000 to 6000 series alloys.
AirCAST billet moulds are available in a large range of billet diameters.

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