Die casting is the process of forcing molten metal under high pressure into molds, called dies. Die casting was invented in 1838 for the purpose of producing movable type. Dies are Made of alloy tool steels in at least two sections, the fixed die half and the ejector die half.
Die casting is the process of forcing molten metal under high pressure into molds, called dies. Die casting was invented in 1838 for the purpose of producing movable type. Dies are Made of alloy tool steels in at least two sections, the fixed die half and the ejector die half.
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Die casting is the process of forcing molten metal under high pressure into molds, called dies. Die casting was invented in 1838 for the purpose of producing movable type. Dies are Made of alloy tool steels in at least two sections, the fixed die half and the ejector die half.
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Process for producing engineered metal parts by forcing molten metal under high pressure into molds, called dies.
Among the highest volume, mass produced items manufactured. Parts are important components of products ranging from automobiles to toys.
Die Casting: History
Equipment was invented in 1838 for the purpose of producing movable type for the printing industry. Development of other shapes began to increase toward the end of the century.
Die Casting: Dies
Made of alloy tool steels in at least two sections, the fixed die half and the ejector die half The cover die contains the sprue or shot hole, which allows the molten metal to flow into the dies. The ejector die contains the ejector pins and usually the runner, which is the path from the sprue or shot hole to the mold cavity.
Die Casting: Process
Injecting molten metal under high pressure into a die. Rated in clamping tons. Machine sizes range from 400 - 4000 tons. Two methods are hot chamber or cold chamber
Die Casting: Process
Four steps in traditional die casting: 1. 2. 3. 4. Die preparation Filling Ejection Shakeout
Die Casting: Process
Four steps in traditional die casting: 1. Die preparation - spraying the mold cavity with lubricant 2. Filling - molten metal is injected into the dies under high pressure
Die Casting: Process
Four steps in traditional die casting: 3. Ejection - shot is ejected by the ejector pins 4. Shakeout - separating the scrap
Process: Hot Chamber Machine
Used primarily for zinc, copper, magnesium, lead and other low melting point alloys. The injection mechanism is immersed in the molten metal bath of a metal holding furnace. The furnace is attached to the machine by a metal feed system called a gooseneck.
Process: Cold Chamber Machine
Used for alloys such as aluminum and other alloys with high melting points. The molten metal is poured into cylindrical sleeve, manually by a hand ladle or by an automatic ladle. Plunger seals the cold chamber port and forces metal into the locked die at high pressures.
Die Casting: Advantages
Excellent dimensional accuracy. Smooth cast surfaces. Thinner walls can be cast as compared to sand and permanent mold casting (approximately 0.75 mm or 0.030 in). Inserts can be cast-in. Reduces or eliminates secondary machining operations. Rapid production rates. Casting tensile strength as high as 415 megapascals (60 ksi).
Die Casting Designs
One of the first steps in designing a die cast component is choosing the proper alloy. Designers collaborate with the die caster at an early stage of the product design and development.