Die casting equipment was invented in 1838 for the purpose of producing movable type for the printing industry. The first die casting-related patent was granted in 1849 for a small hand … See more

There are two basic types of die casting machines: hot-chamber machines and cold-chamber machines. These are rated by how much … See more

The following are the four steps in traditional die casting, also known as high-pressure die casting, these are also the basis for any of the die casting variations: die preparation, … See more

The main die casting alloys are: zinc, aluminium, magnesium, copper, lead, and tin; although uncommon, ferrous die casting is also possible. Specific die casting alloys include: See more

There are a number of geometric features to be considered when creating a parametric model of a die casting:
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Two dies are used in die casting; one is called the "cover die half" and the other the "ejector die half". Where they meet is called the See more

Acurad
Acurad was a die casting process developed by General Motors in the late 1950s and 1960s. The name is an acronym for accurate, reliable, and dense. It was developed to combine a stable fill and See more