Die Casting

Die Casting

Castool’s Systems Approach – No single component of the die casting production process should be examined or evaluated individually. Only if the entire process is considered as an integrated system, with all parts working together in common cause, can maximum efficiency be approached.

Lubrication Controller

Controller ensures a measured amount of lubricant is applied when needed

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Lubrication Controller
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Lubrication Controller

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Plunger Rods

Lubricant and air are mixed via channels in the rod

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Plunger Rods
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Plunger Rods

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Plunger Tips

The plunger tip is a critical element of aluminum die casting process. Its’ successful operation depends on a number of factors, most importantly, its’ efficient interaction with a round, straight, thermally and therefore dimensionally stable shot sleeve.

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Plunger Tips

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Lube Drop & Combi-Lube

The lubrication system has been developed to reduce the friction between the sleeve and the plunger; to thus ensure the smooth passage of the plunger through the sleeve. This is necessary for the long shot sleeve or when there is excessive wear under the pour spout.

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Lube Drop & Combi-Lube

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Shot Sleeves

The shot sleeve is a critical element of the aluminum die cast process.  For maximum productivity – and also maximum operating life for both shot sleeve and plunger tip – the plunger must consistently move smoothly, and at a steady speed through a perfectly round, straight, shot sleeve.

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Shot Sleeves
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Shot Sleeves

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Chill Vents

In order to increase strength to weight ratio of casting, the casting needs to be heat-treated. The heat treatment temperature could go as high as 400ºC and for as long as 24 hours. The air trapped inside could expand and cause blistering during heat treatment, especially for aluminum alloys.

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Chill Vents

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Vacuum Controller

In order to increase strength to weight ratio of casting, the casting needs to be heat-treated.  The heat treatment temperature could go as high as 400ºC and for as long as 24 hours.  The air trapped inside could expand and cause blistering during heat treatment, especially for aluminum alloys.

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 Vacuum Controller
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Vacuum Controller

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Bore Welding

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Bore Welding

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Pressure Testing

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Pressure Testing

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Additive

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Additive

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Patents

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Patents

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Die Casting

Many of Castool Products and Processes are Patented.

Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing can thermally improve die casting conditions, resulting in reduced cycle time and extended tooling life. This is accomplished by conformal cooling channels which were impossible with conventional manufacturing processes.

We can accommodate up to 100kg or 400mm x 400mm x 400mm parts. A proprietary heat treatment systems is also in-house to guarantee consistency and short lead times.

Each additive manufactured part undergoes Thermal Simulation.

The perfect die required the die and shot end temperature to be stable from the first to the last casting.

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All Castool products promote energy conservation and are environmentally friendly