Applications of Metal Working: Die Castings Used for Trucks. Die casting is a popular method for cutting and shaping metal for industrial and commercial purposes. Die castings used for trucks is a good example. In the field of transportation equipment, safety is of the highest priority. This can be accomplished by having strong machine components and frames. Of course, they must have the right specifications down to the nearest fraction of a micrometer. Die casting satisfies all these requirements.
In die casting, molten metal is forced rapidly to take the shape of a mold. Then, high pressure (starting at 10 mega Pascals) is exerted until the metal cools and solidifies. Then, using ejector pins, the finished product will be released from the mold. Traditionally, sand casting is used to create die castings used for trucks. However, high pressure die casting produces finer products. They also produce higher resistances to multi-directional stresses.
A good example of a part processed this way is the engine block. Most trucks have engines which are made from magnesium and aluminum. Aluminum is a very light metal, with high resistance to corrosion. Magnesium is very tough, with a high strength to weight ratio. Both of these metals have relatively high melting points. They are die-casted in a cold-chamber system, which further increases their yield strengths.
Die castings used for trucks also include smaller parts like sprockets, rods and gears. Large scale die casting can also be used for chassis and frames. They can be die-casted into individual rods and sheets. Then, they will be welded or assembled together.
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