Abstract: A die casting system including a first die having a first cavity-forming surface, a second die having a second cavity-forming surface and is configured to move with respect to the first die along a first axis, and one or more sliding dies that each have a third cavity-forming surface configured to move with respect to and engage with the first die and the second die. The die casting system further including one or more auxiliary die elements removably coupled to the second die and each having a fourth cavity-forming surface. The one or more auxiliary die elements each extending from the second die in a direction perpendicular to the first axis. The die casting system further including a die cavity for forming a metal part between the first, second, third, and fourth cavity-forming surfaces.

Abstract: A panel assembly for an automotive component has a panel. The panel includes a panel body having a first side and a second side formed on an opposite side from the first side, and an interior wall extending between the first side and the second side to define an aperture extending at least partially through the panel body, the interior wall including a channel formed therein. The panel assembly further has a palnut including an interior portion having a plurality of teeth cooperating to define a fastener opening and a flange surrounding the interior portion. The flange is received within the channel formed in the interior wall of the body.