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DIE CASTING
WANDA-AN
DC-AL010-0001
![]() | THE DIE-CASTING PROCESSING |
Die casting,or named pressure casting,is a metal casting process characterized by applying high pressure to molten metal using a mold cavity. The molds are typically made from high-strength alloys,and this process is somewhat similar to injection molding. Most die castings are non-ferrous, such as zinc,copper,aluminum,magnesium,lead,tin,and lead-tin alloys and their composites.Depending on the type of die casting, either cold chamber or hot chamber die casting machines are required. |
![]() | High-pressure die casting (HPDC) has several key features that make it a popular choice in manufacturing |
1. Precision and Accuracy Tight Tolerances: HPDC produces parts with excellent dimensional accuracy, making it ideal for complex shapes and intricate designs. 2. High Production Rates Efficiency: The process allows for rapid production cycles, enabling high-volume manufacturing, which is particularly beneficial for large-scale applications. 3. Surface Finish Smooth Surfaces: Parts often have a superior surface finish straight out of the mold, reducing the need for extensive post-processing. 4. Material Versatility Wide Range of Alloys: Commonly used for aluminum, zinc, and magnesium, it supports various metal alloys tailored to specific applications. 5. Strength and Durability Enhanced Properties: Castings tend to have good mechanical properties and can withstand demanding applications, especially in automotive and aerospace sectors. 6. Complex Geometries Design Flexibility: The ability to create intricate shapes allows for more innovative designs and optimized part performance. |
![]() | Low-pressure die casting (LPDC) has distinct features that enhance its suitability for specific applications |
1. Reduced Porosity Improved Quality: The low-pressure process minimizes air entrapment, resulting in denser and stronger castings with fewer defects. 2. Enhanced Mechanical Properties Strength: Parts produced via LPDC typically exhibit better mechanical properties compared to high-pressure counterparts, making them ideal for structural applications. 3. Smooth Surface Finish Less Post-Processing: The method yields a high-quality surface finish, often reducing the need for additional machining or finishing. 4. Complex Geometries Design Flexibility: LPDC allows for the production of intricate shapes and detailed features, expanding design possibilities. 5. Lower Production Speed Batch Production: While slower than high-pressure methods, LPDC is well-suited for smaller production runs and custom components. 6. Material Compatibility Versatile Alloys: Commonly used with aluminum and other non-ferrous metals, LPDC supports a variety of alloys tailored for different applications. |
![]() | Gravity die casting has several notable features that make it advantageous for certain applications |
1. Cost-Effectiveness Lower Setup Costs: Compared to high-pressure methods, gravity die casting generally requires less initial investment, making it suitable for small to medium production runs. 2. Simplicity Straightforward Process: The process involves pouring molten metal into a mold using gravity, which simplifies operation and reduces machinery complexity. 3. Good Dimensional Accuracy Tight Tolerances: While not as precise as high-pressure die casting, gravity die casting still produces parts with good dimensional stability and surface finish. 4. Material Versatility Non-Ferrous Metals: Commonly used for aluminum, zinc, and magnesium, this method accommodates a range of alloys. 5. Enhanced Mechanical Properties Strength: Castings often exhibit good mechanical properties, making them suitable for applications requiring durability. 6. Larger Part Production Size Capability: Gravity die casting is well-suited for larger components, allowing for the creation of sizable and complex shapes. |
![]() | Sand casting has several distinct features that make it a widely used method in manufacturing: |
1. Versatility Material Compatibility: Suitable for a wide range of metals, including ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, making it adaptable for various applications. 2. Complex Shapes Design Flexibility: Capable of producing intricate designs and complex geometries that might be challenging for other casting methods. 3. Cost-Effectiveness Lower Costs: Generally lower tooling and setup costs compared to other casting methods, especially for low-volume production. 4. Large Part Production Size Capability: Can accommodate large castings, making it ideal for heavy and oversized components in industries like construction and automotive. 5. Ease of Modification Adjustable Molds: Molds can be easily modified or replaced, allowing for quick adjustments to part designs. 6. Good Surface Finish Quality: While surface finish may not be as smooth as other methods, it can be enhanced through post-processing techniques. |
![]() | Cold chamber die casting has several defining features that make it suitable for specific applications |
1. High-Temperature Alloys Material Use: Ideal for high-melting-point alloys, such as aluminum and copper, due to the separate melting chamber that prevents contamination from the injection mechanism. 2. Precise Control Injection Accuracy: Allows for precise control of the injection process, resulting in high dimensional accuracy and consistency in produced parts. 3. Reduced Oxidation Minimized Contamination: Since the molten metal is not held in the injection system, there's less chance of oxidation and contamination, leading to higher-quality castings. 4. Versatility in Design Complex Geometries: Capable of producing intricate shapes and detailed features, making it suitable for complex designs. 5. Good Surface Finish Quality Output: Parts often have a smooth surface finish, reducing the need for extensive post-processing. 6. Lower Production Speed Cycle Time: Generally slower than hot chamber die casting, which may affect production efficiency for high-volume runs. |
![]() | Hot chamber die casting has several key features that make it particularly effective for certain applications |
1. Rapid Production Rates Efficiency: The process allows for quick cycle times, making it suitable for high-volume production of small to medium-sized parts. 2. Low-Melting-Point Alloys Material Use: Ideal for metals with lower melting points, such as zinc and magnesium, as the molten metal is kept in a heated chamber. 3. Reduced Oxidation Contamination Control: The continuous contact of molten metal with the chamber minimizes oxidation, resulting in higher-quality castings. 4. Excellent Surface Finish Quality Output: Castings typically have a smooth surface finish straight from the mold, which can reduce the need for extensive post-processing. 5. Complex Geometries Design Flexibility: Capable of producing intricate shapes with high dimensional accuracy, making it suitable for detailed designs. 6. Simple Operation User-Friendly: The process is relatively straightforward, which can lead to easier training and operation. |
![]() | Machines Requires |
In order to complete the fast delivery of large quantities of parts, WANDA-AN is equipped with 300+ CNC machining centers, including 5-axis & 4-axis (Matsuura multi-table) also machining centers imported from Japan, a turning-milling compound machine (citizen).Provide free service design, project review and DFM analysis. In order to ensure the quality of parts, we passed the ISO9001 quality system and SGS On-site factory audit in 2001. |
CNC Machining Standards | ||
Type | Tolerance | |
Linear dimension | +/- 0.025 mm | +/-0.001 inch |
Hole diameters(not reamed) | +/- 0.025 mm | +/-0.001 inch |
Shaft diameters | +/- 0.025 mm | +/-0.001 inch |
Smallest thread size available | M1x0.25 | |
Part size limit | 950 * 550 * 480 mm | 37.0 * 21.5 * 18.5 inch |
![]() | THE DIE-CASTING PROCESSING |
Die casting,or named pressure casting,is a metal casting process characterized by applying high pressure to molten metal using a mold cavity. The molds are typically made from high-strength alloys,and this process is somewhat similar to injection molding. Most die castings are non-ferrous, such as zinc,copper,aluminum,magnesium,lead,tin,and lead-tin alloys and their composites.Depending on the type of die casting, either cold chamber or hot chamber die casting machines are required. |
![]() | High-pressure die casting (HPDC) has several key features that make it a popular choice in manufacturing |
1. Precision and Accuracy Tight Tolerances: HPDC produces parts with excellent dimensional accuracy, making it ideal for complex shapes and intricate designs. 2. High Production Rates Efficiency: The process allows for rapid production cycles, enabling high-volume manufacturing, which is particularly beneficial for large-scale applications. 3. Surface Finish Smooth Surfaces: Parts often have a superior surface finish straight out of the mold, reducing the need for extensive post-processing. 4. Material Versatility Wide Range of Alloys: Commonly used for aluminum, zinc, and magnesium, it supports various metal alloys tailored to specific applications. 5. Strength and Durability Enhanced Properties: Castings tend to have good mechanical properties and can withstand demanding applications, especially in automotive and aerospace sectors. 6. Complex Geometries Design Flexibility: The ability to create intricate shapes allows for more innovative designs and optimized part performance. |
![]() | Low-pressure die casting (LPDC) has distinct features that enhance its suitability for specific applications |
1. Reduced Porosity Improved Quality: The low-pressure process minimizes air entrapment, resulting in denser and stronger castings with fewer defects. 2. Enhanced Mechanical Properties Strength: Parts produced via LPDC typically exhibit better mechanical properties compared to high-pressure counterparts, making them ideal for structural applications. 3. Smooth Surface Finish Less Post-Processing: The method yields a high-quality surface finish, often reducing the need for additional machining or finishing. 4. Complex Geometries Design Flexibility: LPDC allows for the production of intricate shapes and detailed features, expanding design possibilities. 5. Lower Production Speed Batch Production: While slower than high-pressure methods, LPDC is well-suited for smaller production runs and custom components. 6. Material Compatibility Versatile Alloys: Commonly used with aluminum and other non-ferrous metals, LPDC supports a variety of alloys tailored for different applications. |
![]() | Gravity die casting has several notable features that make it advantageous for certain applications |
1. Cost-Effectiveness Lower Setup Costs: Compared to high-pressure methods, gravity die casting generally requires less initial investment, making it suitable for small to medium production runs. 2. Simplicity Straightforward Process: The process involves pouring molten metal into a mold using gravity, which simplifies operation and reduces machinery complexity. 3. Good Dimensional Accuracy Tight Tolerances: While not as precise as high-pressure die casting, gravity die casting still produces parts with good dimensional stability and surface finish. 4. Material Versatility Non-Ferrous Metals: Commonly used for aluminum, zinc, and magnesium, this method accommodates a range of alloys. 5. Enhanced Mechanical Properties Strength: Castings often exhibit good mechanical properties, making them suitable for applications requiring durability. 6. Larger Part Production Size Capability: Gravity die casting is well-suited for larger components, allowing for the creation of sizable and complex shapes. |
![]() | Sand casting has several distinct features that make it a widely used method in manufacturing: |
1. Versatility Material Compatibility: Suitable for a wide range of metals, including ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, making it adaptable for various applications. 2. Complex Shapes Design Flexibility: Capable of producing intricate designs and complex geometries that might be challenging for other casting methods. 3. Cost-Effectiveness Lower Costs: Generally lower tooling and setup costs compared to other casting methods, especially for low-volume production. 4. Large Part Production Size Capability: Can accommodate large castings, making it ideal for heavy and oversized components in industries like construction and automotive. 5. Ease of Modification Adjustable Molds: Molds can be easily modified or replaced, allowing for quick adjustments to part designs. 6. Good Surface Finish Quality: While surface finish may not be as smooth as other methods, it can be enhanced through post-processing techniques. |
![]() | Cold chamber die casting has several defining features that make it suitable for specific applications |
1. High-Temperature Alloys Material Use: Ideal for high-melting-point alloys, such as aluminum and copper, due to the separate melting chamber that prevents contamination from the injection mechanism. 2. Precise Control Injection Accuracy: Allows for precise control of the injection process, resulting in high dimensional accuracy and consistency in produced parts. 3. Reduced Oxidation Minimized Contamination: Since the molten metal is not held in the injection system, there's less chance of oxidation and contamination, leading to higher-quality castings. 4. Versatility in Design Complex Geometries: Capable of producing intricate shapes and detailed features, making it suitable for complex designs. 5. Good Surface Finish Quality Output: Parts often have a smooth surface finish, reducing the need for extensive post-processing. 6. Lower Production Speed Cycle Time: Generally slower than hot chamber die casting, which may affect production efficiency for high-volume runs. |
![]() | Hot chamber die casting has several key features that make it particularly effective for certain applications |
1. Rapid Production Rates Efficiency: The process allows for quick cycle times, making it suitable for high-volume production of small to medium-sized parts. 2. Low-Melting-Point Alloys Material Use: Ideal for metals with lower melting points, such as zinc and magnesium, as the molten metal is kept in a heated chamber. 3. Reduced Oxidation Contamination Control: The continuous contact of molten metal with the chamber minimizes oxidation, resulting in higher-quality castings. 4. Excellent Surface Finish Quality Output: Castings typically have a smooth surface finish straight from the mold, which can reduce the need for extensive post-processing. 5. Complex Geometries Design Flexibility: Capable of producing intricate shapes with high dimensional accuracy, making it suitable for detailed designs. 6. Simple Operation User-Friendly: The process is relatively straightforward, which can lead to easier training and operation. |
![]() | Machines Requires |
In order to complete the fast delivery of large quantities of parts, WANDA-AN is equipped with 300+ CNC machining centers, including 5-axis & 4-axis (Matsuura multi-table) also machining centers imported from Japan, a turning-milling compound machine (citizen).Provide free service design, project review and DFM analysis. In order to ensure the quality of parts, we passed the ISO9001 quality system and SGS On-site factory audit in 2001. |
CNC Machining Standards | ||
Type | Tolerance | |
Linear dimension | +/- 0.025 mm | +/-0.001 inch |
Hole diameters(not reamed) | +/- 0.025 mm | +/-0.001 inch |
Shaft diameters | +/- 0.025 mm | +/-0.001 inch |
Smallest thread size available | M1x0.25 | |
Part size limit | 950 * 550 * 480 mm | 37.0 * 21.5 * 18.5 inch |