Squeeze pin implementation in a high pressure die casting
Binney, Matthew, Dargusch, Matthew, Nave, Mark and McKinney, Peter 2003, Squeeze pin implementation in a high pressure die casting, in Proceedings of the 1st International Light Metals Technology Conference, CAST, Brisbane, Qld., pp. 239-242.
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Squeeze pin implementation in a high pressure die casting
This paper discusses the implementation of hydraulically operated squeeze pins to reduce porosity formation in cast aluminium bearing caps. Two complete sets are cast in an eight-cavity die with a 2000t cold chamber high pressure die casting machine. The initial die configuration used a sliding core assembly with stationary pins to core a through hole in a thick section of the front cam caps. This configuration resulted in high post machining scrap rates, primarily due to porosity associated with solidification shrinkage. Replacement of the sliding core assembly with a squeeze pin unit substantially reduced shrinkage porosity in the critical region, with consequent reductions in the scrap rate. The squeeze pins are actuated 1.5s after the piston reaches the high shot changeover position, but can be successfully engaged between I and 3.5 seconds after high shot changeover. Density measurements and visual inspection confirmed the substantial improvement in porosity levels in the critical region of the castings.
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