In gravity die casting molten aluminium is poured into a metallic tool. The casting temperature is about 750°C. The tolerances and surface finish are good. The use of sand cores in gravity die casting enables casting of very complex components.
Gravity die casting method is competitive casting method when production quantity is relatively small or when heat treatment is needed to improve the mechanical properties. This casting method gives better tolerances and surface finish than sand casting. The tooling costs are somewhat higher than by sand casting.
Aluminum die casting parts
Can form complex shapes and fine details
Many material options
High strength parts
Very good surface finish and accuracy
Little need for secondary machining
Time-consuming process
High labor cost
High tooling cost
Long lead time possible
Can form complex shapes and fine details
Many material options
High strength parts
Very good surface finish and accuracy
Little need for secondary machining
Aluminum ADC12 die casting parts
Auto parts
Can form complex shapes and fine details
Many material options
High strength parts
Very good surface finish and accuracy
Little need for secondary machining
Good dimensional accuracy
Smoother cast surface finish than sand casting
Improved mechanical properties compared to sand casting
Thinner walls can be cast compared to sand casting
Reverse draft internal pockets and forms can be cast in using preformed sand core inserts
Steel pins and inserts can be cast in to the part
Faster production times compared to other processes.
Once the tolling is proven, the product quality is very repeatable.
Outsourced Tooling setup costs can be lower than UK sand casting.
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