Die Casting

Developments in dies

Material Science

Die casting process

Molten metal is injected under high pressure into a steel mold (die). – Rated in “Clamping tons”

Amount of pressure they can exert on the die Capacity 400 tons to 4000 tons

Alloys

Aluminum & magnesium– Substitute for ferrous casting (automotive sector)– Weight reduction

Magnesium & titanium – Automotive & Aerospace markets

Aluminum – lithium alloys – Meeting requirements in aircraft industry (reducing

structural weight).

Surface Coating

Ceramic composite die

A unique nitride / nitride – carbide matrix– Half the weight of

conventional steel dies & 10 times the useful life.

– Proven stability to molten metals, resistant to corrosion, erosion, oxidation, thermal fatigue and cracking.

Titanium matrix composite tooling

– CermeTi Implemented in the form of shot sleeve or a partial liner

inserted into an existing H13 shot sleeve. (minimum 4 times cast life).