What is die casting?
01. What is die casting?
Main materials and characteristics of die casting Aluminum alloys and zinc alloys are mainly used for die casting, each of which has different characteristics and is selected according to the application.
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Aluminum die casting
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Features: Lightweight, durable, and has excellent thermal conductivity. Often used in automobile engines and cooling fins for electronic devices.
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Applications: Automotive parts, heat dissipation materials for electronic devices, etc.
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Zinc Die Casting
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Features: It has good processability and is easy to create complex shapes with high precision. It is suitable for products with small parts and complex designs.
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Applications: Furniture handles, small car parts, industrial machinery components, etc.
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Features and advantages of die casting
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High precision: Because the molding is done under pressure, the dimensional accuracy is higher and the finish is smoother than with other casting methods.
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Mass production: By using molds, it is suitable for mass production and has high production efficiency.
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Degree of freedom: Complex shapes that are difficult to create using sheet metal processing or resin molding are possible.
Precautions for use There are also some precautions to take when using die casting:
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Reduced strength: Pressure casting can trap air, making the part stronger than a machined part, even if it is made from the same metal material.
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Initial costs: The cost of mold making and production equipment is high, so if mass production is not anticipated, the cost burden will be high.
Die casting is a process in which molten metal is injected into a mold at high speed.
This is a casting method that mass-produces castings at a high cycle.
Materials used in die casting include aluminum alloys, zinc alloys, magnesium alloys, copper alloys, etc.
Additionally, the term die casting is used not only to refer to the casting method, but also to the products produced using this casting method.
02. Advantages of die casting
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