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October 25, 2009

Die Casting Tools: Cold Chamber Machine

Die Casting Tools: Cold Chamber Machine. Among the best advances in the die casting tooling category, there is always the creation of the machines to handle most of the work. As such, there are two kinds of machines that can create die casts on a mass production level. These are the hot chamber machine and the cold chamber machine. The hot chamber machines, as the name implies, utilizes heat from the very beginning of its process to the very end. The molten material is introduced to the dies via a heated cylinder. Even when the pieces are automatically ejected out of the die casting tooling molds, the operation relies heavily on the metal vats remaining at a continuous melting point level.

On the other hand, the cold chamber machine, despite its name, also uses molten material for its production. The difference lies in the fact that the molten material for this kind of machine is first relegated to an unheated cylinder or chamber – hence, the term cold chamber. The molten material is sealed within this chamber before injected into the waiting dies using highly pressured force.

Another major difference of the cold chamber machine versus the hot chamber one is the materials being used. Only molten materials that have relatively higher melting point are subjected to cold chamber processing. Aluminum is the most commonly used metal in cold chamber machines because it has a high melting point. Alloys that are mostly aluminum based also have higher melting point than most alloys and is therefore more suited for cold chamber production.

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October 11, 2009

Die Casting Zinc Advantages

The Advantages of Die Casting Using Zinc. The concept of die casting is basically the process of forcing molten metal into mold cavities using high pressure. Most of the die casting done in the market are made from metals that are non-ferrous including but not limited to zinc. However, it is also possible to do die casting with the use of ferrous metals, but this is seldom done. Other non-ferrous metals that are used for die casting are copper, lead, tin, etc. Zinc is a popular metal for die casting due mainly to the zinc alloy’s favorable characteristics and advantages over other materials and processes.

One advantage of zinc die casting is the metal’s high strength and its hardness. Zinc die castings are famous for their great impact strength compared to other materials. It may not be stronger than steel but stronger than “steel weldment”. Another preferred advantage of zinc die casting is its castability feature. This is due to the fact that zinc has a fluid nature that beats other metals. Likewise, zinc has a longer die life. In zinc die casting, the die life is 1 million shots before the need for replacement occurs. This is 10 times longer that what is found in other materials like aluminum die casting. The possibility of easier parts consolidation in zinc die casting due mainly to its higher fluidity makes it another advantageous feature of the metal. Lastly, zinc is not expensive compared o other metals and therefore the practical choice for many die caste. It is also readily available. More advantages can be found when die casting zinc. Online sites can provide the information readily.

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September 25, 2009

Advantages of Tooling Die Casting

Advantages of Tooling Die Casting. There are a lot of benefits and advantages that could be derived from die casting manufacturing process. This is the reason for the many die casting companies existing in the market. A lot of die casting requirement are given to them. Enumerated below are some of the advantages of die casting for the layman to somehow get a glimpse of this complex process and what good it does for them.

Die casting tools are responsible in producing complex and intricate shapes which are within closer tolerance compared to other processes. Another good thing about die casting is that it requires no machining or little machining only and can be produced at high rates of production. Likewise, it is possible to produce die casting with thinner walls as compared to those obtainable by other methods of casting. It is also stronger than the plastic injection moldings. The parts produced by die casting are definitely of better quality, durable and stable with regards to dimensions. Dies and other die casting tools can produce thousands of replicate castings within tolerances specified before added die casting tooling is required. With regards to zinc castings, it could easily be finished and plated with only a minimum surface preparation. Additionally, cast surfaces from die casting are smoother than the other forms of casting and simulates a wide variety of textures. Best of all, die casting is monolithic, meaning it can combine a number of functions in one complex shaped part. Die casting has a lot more functions and advantages. It indeed is an economical and efficient alternative compared to other processes. However, experts do this because they have the proper machines and knowledge. To get the services of die casters, all you need to do is check the internet and choose the one nearest you.

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September 12, 2009

Die Casting Tooling for Zinc

The Role of Zinc Die Casting Tooling. Zinc parts are produced with the zinc die casting tooling in the zinc die casting machine. The components of the zinc die casting, as well as the zinc dies are alloy tool steels that are divided into two parts. These 2 parts are the ejector die half and the fixed die half, which permit the removal of the castings from the die casting machine. Modern dies may include cores, movable slides or other portions that can produce threads, holes, and shapes as may be required in casting. The sprue holes in fixed die half permit molten metal into the die and fill the cavity. Dies also have the locking pins that serve to secure the two halves. It also includes ejector pins that help in taking out the cast parts and openings for lubricant and coolant.

When the machine for die casting shuts off, the 2 die halves will be held together and locked by the hydraulic pressure of the zinc machine. The die parting line is the machine’s surface wherein the meeting and locking of the ejector as well as the fixed halves happens. The total area of the part’s surface being die casted, the pressure and the die parting line’s measurement needed in injecting metal to the cavity’s die manages to determine the machine’s clamping force.

What people refer to as those die casting molds and insert dies made of zinc are what is referred to as zinc die casting tooling. This tooling is available in various styles, shapes, and sizes. It comes in either 1 or more cavities. Zinc die cast tools varies due to cavity inserts as well as trim dies.

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August 25, 2009

Extending the Lifespan of Die Cast Tools

Extending the lifespan of die cast tools. Die casting tools are hard-working tools. These tools are always subjected to a lot of pressures and open to thermal loads too. These tools are always heated and then cooled and since the heating and the cooling is not done uniformly on these tools, stress of the affected areas can get stress. When the stress continues for a long period of time then the Die cast tools in question may get worn out and may get cracks. Cracks on these tools is not an option for the business that requires efficiency and that sticks to the time frame, and for this reason it is best to address the problem and if necessary, the lifespan of the tools should be extended.

There is one effective way to remedy the situation and to extend the life of the Die casting tooling. And that can be done thru welding. Welding is the technology that everyone should know since this technology can repair these tools and can effectively extend the lifespan of the tools. Welding is just one of the many present technologies that can be used to remedy the problems on the tools. But do remember that the life of the Die cast tools right after the welding will depend on the quality of welding and other repair jobs done and the additional steps and measures taken. The appropriate welding of the die cast tools to extend its life will be appropriate and beneficial to the tools if the adequate filler materials are selected, the suitable pre-heating temperature is adopted and the forging of the beads when welding is performed.

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