Abstract
Die casting is “a process in which molten metal is injected at high velocity and pressure into a mold (die) cavity”. Castings with smooth surfaces, high dimensional precision, complicated shapes, and reduced weight can be obtained using this process. But this process is susceptible to casting defects such as porosities, scattered chilled layers, hard spots, etc.
For preventing casting defects, we developed “low-velocity high pressure die casting technology”, “squeeze die casting technology”, “heat insulating sleeve lubricant technology”, and “direct pouring technology”. The “direct pouring technology” is useful for producing molten metal without oxide contamination. It consists of a pumping system which supplies pure molten metal to the die casting machine. By using this technology, we have successfully reduced oxide contamination in castings to 1/20 of that of our previous castings.
