However, as die cast components become more and more complex, a lot of features are added on the edges of the component to incorporate additional features. This is the reason why the orientation of the die cast component has to be determined before the fabrication of the tooling or die to ensure that there are no undercuts in these areas. It is crucial that there are no undercut area in the opening direction of the dies. After the solidification process, the two halves of the die will open and the part is ejected from the moving side of the platen. The die casting process create parts by injected molten metal into die using high pressure and high velocity.
Well designed die cast parts are easier to cast and can be manufactured at a higher rate.Īs there are a lot of different aspects to consider, below is a list of some fundamental points to consider: However, if the design has been refined and optimized for mass product, the results can be very rewarding. The design of a die cast part can drastically affect its manufacturing costs. We will also often see enclosures with connectors and buttons on the sides which involves using sliding cores on the die to cast those features onto the parts.
Other external and internal features such as draft angle is required for the easy of ejecting the part after the die casting process. Thin-wall enclosures can be particularly difficult and will often require ribs and bosses on the interior for added strength. This is especially true when design housings as it has aesthetics and mechanical requirements. Different alloys can also be chosen depending on the application and the working environment of the product.ĭesigning products for die casting can be tricking. This process can create parts that vary greatly in size and weight. This process allows very complex parts to be made economically and effectively. This manufacturing process creates parts by injecting molten metal into a die at high pressure and high velocity. The Die Casting process is a very versatile method of manufacturing high volume non-ferrous metal parts.