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Book: Casting
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 15
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2008
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v15.a0005276
EISBN: 978-1-62708-187-0
... Abstract Vacuum high-pressure die casting uses a vacuum pump to evacuate the air and gases from the die casting die cavity and metal delivery system before and during the injection of molten metal. This article describes the conventional die casting, vacuum die casting, and high-pressure die...
Book: Casting
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 15
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2008
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v15.a0005318
EISBN: 978-1-62708-187-0
... of the die and resist any shear in the plane of the parting line. Molten Metal Delivery Molten metal is injected by a plunger in a shot chamber (not shown). It enters the die at the nozzle (10) and is distributed by the sprue bushing (11) and sprue spreader (12). Product Design and the Process...
Book: Casting
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 15
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2008
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v15.a0005300
EISBN: 978-1-62708-187-0
... to 0.70 lb/min). The amount of flux added is determined by the injection time, which will also depend on a similar variety of operating conditions mentioned previously. Molten metal cleaning with fluxes varies from foundry to foundry, with some performing a systematic and very careful fluxing...
Book: Casting
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 15
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2008
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v15.a0005266
EISBN: 978-1-62708-187-0
... with information on the metal injection process of high-pressure die casting. high-pressure die casting metal injection product design die casting alloys HIGH-PRESSURE DIE CASTING is characterized by the use of a source of hydraulic energy that imparts high velocity to molten metal to provide rapid...
Book: Casting
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 15
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2008
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v15.a0005267
EISBN: 978-1-62708-187-0
... up of the die block, slide, crosshead and cover plate. Each die block has either a cavity and/or cores on its face, which together form the complete cavity and runner profile into which the molten metal is injected. These die blocks are mounted onto sliders, which fit precisely into a crosshead...
Book: Casting
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 15
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2008
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v15.a0005350
EISBN: 978-1-62708-187-0
... and desired alloy chemistry, a gas injection pump is an extremely effective tool ( Ref 12 ). The dispersion and subsequent reaction of chlorine gas as it exits the pump in the molten metal stream creates a very effective kinetic environment for removal of magnesium from the melt. Figure 13 provides...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 2A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 November 2018
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v02a.a0006535
EISBN: 978-1-62708-207-5
... as much as possible contact with the molten metal and dross layer. Based on the size of the furnace and the process used, the stirring can be accomplished manually by the furnace tender, by lance flux injection, or mechanically by a forklift or another mechanized vehicle. Typically, agitation and stirring...
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Published: 01 December 2008
Fig. 14 Typical pressure filtration curves representing metal cleanliness values as a function of different fluxing treatments. Dirtiest molten metal is given by curve 5 (rotary degassing without any flux usage). Cleanest metal is given by curve 8 (rotary flux injection). More
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Book: Casting
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 15
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2008
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v15.a0005199
EISBN: 978-1-62708-187-0
... AOD units to achieve some of the results that vacuum melting can produce. These units look very much like Bessemer converters with tuyeres in the lower sidewalls for the injection of argon or nitrogen and oxygen. They are processing units that must be charged with molten metal from an arc or induction...
Book: Casting
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 15
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2008
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v15.a0005269
EISBN: 978-1-62708-187-0
... clamping A vertical, high-pressure delivery system A tilt-docking injection unit in which the sequence involves die closure, transfer of molten metal into a vertical chamber (shot sleeve), tilting of the shot unit to injection position, docking of the shot sleeve, and injection of molten metal...
Series: ASM Desk Editions
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 1998
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.mhde2.a0003173
EISBN: 978-1-62708-199-3
..., furnace types, charging practices of metal melting methods, namely induction melting, cupola melting, arc melting, crucible melting, reaction melting, and vacuum melting, and the refractories and charging practice of reverberatory furnaces. Molten metal treatment of steels and aluminum also is discussed...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 2A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 November 2018
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v02a.a0006525
EISBN: 978-1-62708-207-5
... surveys of foundries in the United States and Canada. Source: Ref 1 Fig. 2 Die cast aluminum engine block and handling after casting. Courtesy of Mercury Marine In high pressure die casting, molten metal is injected under pressure into temperature-controlled dies. Pressure is maintained...
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Published: 01 December 2008
into which the molten metal is injected. These die blocks are mounted onto sliders, which fit precisely into a crosshead, ensuring repeatable opening and closing operations. A cover plate, bolted onto the top of the tool, holds all the components together. More
Book: Casting
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 15
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2008
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v15.a0005268
EISBN: 978-1-62708-187-0
... are often needed. More details on die components and fluid flow dynamics are found in the article “Die Casting Tooling” in this Volume. Shot End The purpose of the shot end is to inject the molten metal (the shot) into the die. This injection must be done at a controlled velocity and pressure...
Series: ASM Desk Editions
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 1998
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.mhde2.a0003172
EISBN: 978-1-62708-199-3
... or vertical parting lines. Only squeeze pressure is used to compact the sand. Cope and drag halves may be made simultaneously, and the mold halves are made in the same attitude as they will be used, so there is no need to rotate the molds. When molten metal is poured into a green sand mold, the moisture...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 2A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 November 2018
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v02a.a0006519
EISBN: 978-1-62708-207-5
... Abstract Investment casting, in which molten metal is poured into hot molds, allows for the production of aluminum parts with extremely thin sections, knife edges and sharp detail. This article describes the various steps in the investment casting process, including patternmaking...
Book: Casting
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 15
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2008
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v15.a0005286
EISBN: 978-1-62708-187-0
... Abstract Ingot casting is the vital conduit between molten metal provided by primary production and recycling and the manufacture of aluminum and aluminum alloy products. A number of ingot casting processes have been developed to ensure the soundness, integrity, and homogeneity required...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 2A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 November 2018
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v02a.a0006485
EISBN: 978-1-62708-207-5
... Abstract Ingot casting is the vital conduit between molten metal provided by primary production and recycling, and the manufacture of aluminum and aluminum alloy products. This article discusses various ingot forms, such as remelt ingot, billets, ingots for rolling, fabricating ingot...
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By David V. Neff
Book: Casting
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 15
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2008
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v15.a0005353
EISBN: 978-1-62708-187-0
... in the quality and reliability of castings, and there are various sources of gas porosity in castings. One source is the reaction between the casting mold and the molten metal. For example, the moisture in sand molds can react with the elements in the cast iron (carbon, silicon, aluminum, or iron itself) to form...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 22B
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 November 2010
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v22b.a0005503
EISBN: 978-1-62708-197-9
... Abstract This article focuses on the axisymmetric 2.5-dimensional approach used in metal powder injection molding (PIM) simulations. It describes three stages of PIM simulations: filling, packing, and cooling. The article discusses the process features of numerical simulation of PIM...