Purpose of Die Cast Aluminum Heatsinks. Aluminum is the ideal raw material to be used in making heat sinks because this part should be very durable. Aluminum is known to be a more durable metal compared to other metals including …
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Die Castings Used for Buses and Multiple Applications of Die-Casts
Die Castings Used for Buses and Multiple Applications of Die-Casts. Try to look around when you are inside a bus. Examine the door frames, rods, fixtures and fittings between rods. You will notice that they are all products of a metal-working process known as die casting. Die castings used for buses are important because they do not only form the frames of the vehicle; they also form the engine and mechanical parts.
Die casting is advantageous for bus parts because its products are smooth, tough and durable. The process involves shaping with high pressure, while the metal is still in molten form. Dies with mold cavities are used to impose detailed shapes on the molten metal. As the metal quickly solidifies, 10 to 175 mPa is exerted on it. In a way, this is a strength-treatment method, which produces parts with high yield (breaking) points.
Die castings used for buses come in simple forms of billets, circular and rectangular rods or plates. The versatility of casting is seen on intricate parts like 4-way fittings, which are used to connect poles and bars in the bus. Aluminum is commonly used for these parts, because it is more resistant to corrosion than other metals. It is also light and sturdy. The same method is used to manufacture faucets and water pipe fittings.
Die castings used for buses are not limited to non-moving or non-heated parts. Aluminum and magnesium castings are usually shaped into heat engine blocks. Small, non-heavy-duty gears can also be die-casted. The method can also be used on sprockets and elements that get in contact with chains.
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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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Processing Motor Vehicle Die Cast Parts
Processing Motor Vehicle Die Cast Parts. Many automotive parts companies are now using die casting. It is a metal-working procedure which is intended for large scale productions. Motor vehicle die cast parts are known for ease in production and performance against multi-directional stresses. These parts are used as stationary parts like the vehicle frame and engine fixtures. They are also intended for mechanical parts like gears, engines and chains.
Die casting and its variants always compress molten or semi-molten metals. Hence, pressure and temperature are always important factors. As for motor vehicle die cast parts, they are usually created through cold chamber die casting. The type of casting depends on the type of metal. Majority of metal products in the automotive industry utilize aluminum and magnesium. Cold chamber method is the one appropriate for such high-melting point metals.
The metal is melted in a separate furnace. As it is cooling down, it will be transported to the dies, which contain the target shape. Depending on the strength specifications and type of metal, pressures between 10 to 175 mPa will be maintained until the metal solidifies. This can produce a wide range of shapes from the simple to the intricate: rods, bars, billets, planes and fixtures. They require little or no post machining because die casting results in precise shapes and thickness.
Motor vehicle die cast parts include engine blocks and some gears, which are mostly made of aluminum and magnesium casts. The combination of these two metals is very tough, even when subjected to repeated load and high temperatures.
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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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Die casting parts and the alloys used to make them
Die casting parts and the alloys used to make them. When undergoing die casting, the type of metal alloy used determines the specific type of die casting that should be employed and the quality by which the die casting parts are made. To give you an idea of which metal alloys to use for you to arrive at your desired casting part, take note of the advantages and disadvantages of using these metal alloys.
Zinc is the easiest alloy to cast because it is highly ductile and has high impact strength and can be easily plated. The low melting point of zinc makes it convenient to be used for small casting parts and is expected to last long.
Aluminum is a lightweight alloy that contains a high stability to be molded into complicated shapes and sizes. It is known to be very resistant to corrosion and it is noted for its chemical and physical properties such as high electrical and thermal conductivity as well as high temperature tolerance.
Magnesium is well known to be machined easily, besides being the lightest alloy to be die cast, this metal also has extraordinary strength to weight ratio.
The high hardness of Copper coupled with its high corrosion resistance provides excellent sheer stress resistance and strong dimensional stability like that of steel.
Alloys made from Lead and Tin are high density and are used for production of parts with exceptionally close dimensions.
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