Introduction to Die Casting Processing
Die casting is a precision casting method that uses high-pressure force to melt metal into complex metal molds. In 1964, the Japan Die Casting Association defined die casting as "a casting method that involves pressing molten alloys into precision molds at high temperatures, producing high-precision and high-quality castings in a short period of time.". The United States refers to die-casting as Die Casting, while the United Kingdom refers to die-casting as Pressure Die Casting. The most familiar term among domestic industry professionals is Japan, which is called die-casting. The castings produced through die casting are called die castings.
Ultimately, die casting is a metal casting process that utilizes the inner cavity of a mold to apply high pressure to melted metal. Molds are usually made from alloys with higher strength, and this process is somewhat similar to injection molding. Most die-casting castings are free of iron, such as zinc, copper, aluminum, magnesium, lead, tin, and lead-tin alloys and their alloys. According to the different types of die-casting processing, cold chamber die-casting machines or hot chamber die-casting machines are required.
The cost of casting equipment and molds is high, so die-casting processing is generally only used for mass production of large quantities of products. Manufacturing die-casting components is relatively easy, usually requiring only four main steps with low cost increments per item. Die casting is particularly suitable for manufacturing a large number of small and medium-sized castings, so it is the most widely used type of casting technology among various casting processes. Compared with other casting techniques, the surface of die casting is smoother and has higher dimensional consistency.
On the basis of traditional die-casting processing, several improved processes have emerged, including the non porous die-casting process that reduces casting defects and eliminates porosity. Mainly used for processing zinc, it is a direct injection process that can reduce waste and increase yield. There are also new die-casting processes such as precision and dense die-casting technology invented by General Dynamics and semi-solid die-casting.