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Sand Casting Compared with Permanent Mold Die Casting
Sand casting compared with Permanent Mold Die casting
Sand casting and die casting are both the manufacturing process to produce cast parts by pouring molten liquid metal into the Permanent Mold, which contains a empty cavity of the desired design, and then allowed to solidify. The main difference between sand casting and Permanent Mold die casting is in the mold.
The sand casting is a cast part produced by shaping a mold from a sand mixture and pouring molten liquid metal into the cavity in the mold. The mold is then cooled until the metal has solidified.It is expendable mold casting.
Die casting is the process of forcing molten metal under high pressure into mold cavities (which are machined into dies). Most die castings are made from nonferrous metals, specifically zinc, copper, and aluminum based alloys, but ferrous metal die castings are possible. It is non-expendable mold casting.
Non-expendable mold casting differs from expendable processes in that the mold is not required to be reformed after each production cycle.
The sand casting is one of the most well-liked and simplest types of casting that has been used for centuries. Sand casting allows for miniscule batches to be made compared to permanent mold casting and at a very tolerable cost. Not only does this method allow manufacturers to create products at a low cost, but there are other benefits to sand casting, such as very small size operations.
The die casting method is especially suited for applications where many small to medium sized parts are needed with good detail, a fine surface quality and dimensional consistency. In recent years, injection-molded plastic parts have been substituted for some die castings because they are cheaper and lighter. Plastic parts are a practical alternative if hardness is not required and little strength is needed.
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U.S. Manufacturing, We’re ‘Playing Catch-Up’
Scott Paul, the executive director of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), applauded the direction that the United States is taking with the newly created Advanced Manufacturing Partnership. The group will be led by top engineering universities and several major U.S. manufacturers.
Last week, President Obama also directed the National Economic Council and the Office of Science and Technology Policy to work with the new partnership to implement a number of the recommendations of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
“We are playing catch-up on initiatives where we have public-private partnerships to try and spur manufacturing,” Scott said during an interview on C-SPAN. One particular area that is well-suited to joint efforts is in bringing new technology to the factory floor, Scott asserted. “That is a perfectly appropriate role for the government,” Scott said. Other countries are currently involved in these efforts and the U.S. was as well during the 80s. “This will help keep good-paying advanced-manufacturing jobs in the U.S.”
The group supports a national manufacturing strategy.
“The idea of a manufacturing strategy or industrial policy is hardly a radical concept,” the group says. “Alexander Hamilton constructed America’s first industrial policy in 1791. Setbacks during the War of 1812 due to a lack of domestic capacity to build naval vessels and military equipment cemented the determination of the federal government to grow manufacturing, a policy that continued until the end of World War II. Today, globalization and such economic approaches as a strong dollar policy favoring domestic consumption have helped to steadily erode manufacturing as a percentage of gross domestic product, as well as private-sector employment and other key measures.”
During the interview, he discussed the “Made in America” movement and other topics including the currency issue with China.
-Industryweek
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Solving Problems of Porosity in Die Casting Parts
Solving Problems of Porosity in Die Casting Parts. Porosity in die casting parts is an important issue in metal-working. Porosity, in the science of materials, refers to the presence of gaps or bubbles inside a metal structure. High porosity tends to weaken the final product. Metal parts production companies are given certificates depending on strength, durability and reliability of their products. Hence, this defect must be minimized.
To fully understand this concept, one must be aware of the metal-shaping process behind it. Die casting is a method that uses high pressure to shape a molten metal. For example, zinc is heated on a furnace to reach its melting point. Then, it will be shot to fill the gap between two dies. That gap is the mold, which contains the shape and details of the final product. As the lump of zinc solidifies, pressure of up to 175 mega Pascal is exerted through the dies. If gases are accidentally mixed during this speedy process, they will result in porosity in die casting parts.
There are three levels of porosity in finished metal parts. The first two levels are acceptable, depending on the expected usage of the part. The third level means that the object is highly porous. There are large gas bubbles inside that will weaken the product against tension.
Most of the time, it is impossible to achieve a 100% pure metal piece if die casting is used. Porosity in die casting parts can be minimized by thoroughly cleaning the dies before operations. Pressures and temperatures must also be matched with the type of metal and intended purpose of the part.
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Exploring the Process of High Pressure Die Casting
Exploring the Process of High Pressure Die Casting. The process of high pressure die casting is one of the fastest and cost effective methods in shaping metal products. Many manufacturing companies in the fields of automotive, aircraft and electronics use die casting as the primary metal working procedure. It produces high quality products with strong yield and fine finish. It provides strength treatment which is far better than forging, extrusion or sand casting.
The procedure involves two dies: the cover die half and the ejector die half. Between them is the mold cavity. When the dies are fitted together, the plane of intersection is called the parting line. During metal working, molten metal is forced to the mold through an opening in the cover die. This is done with very high speeds, due to the high pressure of injection. These are called “shots.” While the metal is still in liquid form, extreme pressure is applied, compressing the dies. This will be maintained until the metal solidifies.
The process of high pressure die casting is further divided into two groups: cold chamber and hot chamber processes. Basically, both employ high pressure shooting and compression of the molten metal. However, hot processes can only be used on metals with lower melting point. These include copper. Cold processes are used on high melting point metals like aluminum and magnesium. Cold processes take a relatively longer time before the shot is compressed at the dies.
In both methods, the process of high pressure die casting is consistent in producing tough products. They are highly resistant to torsional and tensional stresses, making die casting popular in multiple industries.
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On Die Casting Parts Production: Can I Get Custom Metal Parts or Prototype Parts?
On Die Casting Parts Production: Can I Get Custom Metal Parts or Prototype Parts? “Can I get custom metal parts or prototype parts?” This might be the question that you will probably ask out after you have convinced yourself to try the metal die casting parts for your enterprise. In most cases, the answer is yes. Of course, there are dedicated die casting companies that will allow you to see the protoype parts of what you intend to order from them. This is being done by the said firms in order for you to assess the parts physically before they run the mass production.
Prototype and custom metal parts are obtainable for a variety of options. The first one is through the SLA process. SLA is spelled as “Stereo Lithography”. In this process, the prototype parts are created from a plastic that is highly fragile. The parts may easily break when dropped.
The next option is through the prototype castings. Here, a unique SLA is used as a pattern for creating several castings. Unlike with the above process, the prototype castings use metal instead of plastic. The prototype parts almost resemble the design of the original parts that have been requested.
Generally, the prototypes are produced within four to six weeks. They are later delivered to the clients for assessment. Custom parts are also available through a process called CNC machining. The custom parts are often manufactured from heavy-duty metals.
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