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 …
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Aluminum Die Cast Tooling
Aluminum Die Cast Tooling. Aluminum die casting is a metalworking process mainly used to create several small to medium sized parts. This process results in parts with the almost exact same dimensions, smooth surface finish and with incredibly high detail. The process of aluminum die casting typically involves molten metal to be forced into molds under high pressure to create each part. Then, they are machined into dies. Common metals used for this process are non ferrous metals such as tin, copper, magnesium, zinc, lead and aluminum; although ferrous materials can also be used. Due to the versatility of this process, it has become one of the highest volume of products made in the industry.
The first of the Die Cast Tools used in this process is known as the die cast tooling or die cast mold. This mold is made from strengthened steel and can come in several shapes and sizes. They are available in single cavity, where one part is created per cycle, and multiple cavity, where several parts are created in a single cycle. These molds and tooling can cost for as low as a few hundred dollars for the simpler molds and would cost several thousand dollars for larger and complex molds.
Other Aluminum Die Cast Tools used for the process of die casting are the machinery; namely the gooseneck machine or hot chambered machine and the cold chambered machine. These machines have different advantages as well as advantages and it would depend upon what metal is being used to determine which machine is to be used.
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Die Casting Molds
Die Casting Molds. Perhaps the most important tool used in die casting is the different Die Casting Molds used. These molds are responsible in shaping the molten metal which is placed in them. They mold the metal into the desired shape of the manufacturer. But, what is die casting any way?
Die casting is a metalworking process that is best used by manufacturers to create a large quantity of small sized to medium sized parts in a short amount of time. This is done first by melting the metal, usually non ferrous metals such as aluminum, lead, magnesium or zinc among others, then forcing them into the Die Casting Molds. The molds are then machined into dies to create the parts and complete the process.
The machines responsible for machining these molds in dies are known as hot chambered die casting machines and cold chambered die casting machines. The hot chambered machines can accomplish the task with fewer cycles involved in the process; in other words it can accomplish the task faster compared to a cold chambered machine. The latter is used by manufacturers in cases where in the hot chambered machine cannot accommodate the alloy being used. They complete the task slower because the metal needs to be melted in a separate furnace and the time it takes to transfer them into the machine makes the difference.
The Die Casting Molds used in these machines can be rather expensive. They are built from hardened metal and could cost as much as several thousand dollars.
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Die Casting Tooling Molds
Die Casting Tooling Molds. The process known as die casting is mainly used in the metalwork industry to create a great number of parts of the same specifications by forcing molten metal which are under high pressure into molds or Die Cast Tooling. This process results in uniform results from most of the products and the finish is smooth and of high quality. The dimensions of each part is almost exactly the same with only about 0.2% difference which means that there is little need for post production clean up or machining.
There are two machines used in die casting, namely the hot chambered die cast machine and the cold chambered die cast machine. Each machine has its own distinct advantages and disadvantages such as the hot chambered die cast machine can finish the product in less time than the cold chambered die cast machine; however there are non ferrous metals that cannot be die casted using the former. Whichever machine a company is using, it is essential that they give some time and thought into the Die Casting Tooling as these are the most crucial tools of the whole process.
Die cast molds or Die Casting Tooling can be very expensive. They are made from hardened steel and they come in different shapes and sizes. Their cost can vary from a couple hundred dollars to several thousand dollars, depending on the size and complexity of the mold. There are single cavity molds and several cavity molds to cater to whatever the manufacturer needs to accomplish.
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Die Casting Tooling: 4 Types of Dies
Die Casting Tooling: 4 Types of Dies. Dies, or more appropriately termed as die cast tooling, are one of the most essential parts when it comes to die casting. Naturally, you cannot make a certain alloy component without creating the perfect mold – which is why dies are also often called die casting molds. The actual creation of dies begins with the blueprint of the piece or pieces that is to be developed. This is not as easy as it sounds. Very stringent measures are undertaken to make sure that the dies fit every configuration of the overall design. Often the blueprints, the die casting tooling and the corresponding pieces that come from the first two have to be worked over until the perfect pieces are achieved. Only then can mass production of the said pieces can continue.
As such there are 4 known existing types, and these are: single cavity die, multiple cavity die, unit die and the combo die or the combination die.
Single cavity die casting mold, as the name implies, refers to mold that is often used in the creation of a single component. Usually, the very large pieces of metal works are created from single cavity die to ensure that the pieces are “flawless.” On the other hand, multiple cavity die refers to molds that have smaller components but are identical in design. This type of die is more economical when it comes to mass production of smaller pieces.
Unit dies are best for the creation of different pieces that would be fitted to create one larger piece, or unit. This is best for the medium to small pieces as well. Lastly, there is the combo die. The combo die can be a mix of two of the aforementioned dies above or all three. This is great for assembly line production.
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Save Money When Creating Die Casting Molds
How To Save Money When Creating Die Casting Molds. Die casting molds, or simply die casting tooling dies, do not really come as easy as it sounds, and certainly these do not come cheap too. For starters, die casting molds must go through several blueprints in order for these to actually be employed in any type of production. Naturally, blueprints have to be converted to actual dies which could make actual pieces. Even with the best blueprints, only a “finished product” could show the positive and negative qualities of the pieces. In turn, these pieces will have to be scrutinized and tested for both quality and strength. Achieving one “flawless” die design can literally take months of work, and the longer the testing continues, the more expensive it becomes.
Why is this so? Well, most die casting tooling are made from steel alloys, and these do not come cheap at all. So for producers of die cast products, they turn to less expensive alternatives in order to create the prototype of the perfect die. Prototypes are usually made of less dense steel alloys. Although the pieces that are made from these prototypes are made from more solid materials, the prototype dies themselves are usually made of light weight materials. These are also subject to metal erosion when used and cannot be readily modified.
However, the prototypes can be made cheaply, and studied afterwards to note where the flaws in the pieces may emerge. The main purpose of using cheap materials for prototype is simply that: to save money during the designing stage. When the desired “model” is achieved, only then do producers of die cast products use steel alloys to create the dies. However, as part of quality control, the pieces that finally emerge from the steel alloy dies also have to go through rigid testing.
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