High-Pressure Die Casting
Aluminum High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC)
With clamping forces ranging from 80T to 9000T, this process enables the mass production of thin-walled aluminum castings with high dimensional stability.
Process
What is High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC), and when is it appropriate to use it?
Molten aluminum is injected under high pressure into a hardened steel mold, where it solidifies within seconds. This method is well-suited for complex, thin-walled parts that require high dimensional repeatability and a low per-unit cost.
Gravity Die Casting
Aluminum Gravity Die Casting (GDC)
Tilt-pour and horizontal gravity die casting, used for manufacturing aluminum parts with thick sections, high structural integrity, and pressure-tight properties.
Process
What is gravity die casting, and when is it appropriate to use?
Molten aluminum flows into a reusable metal mold under the force of gravity. The slower filling rate results in castings with higher density and a more stable structure—making this an ideal choice for parts with thicker sections, components requiring high pressure tightness, and projects where lower tooling costs are needed for small-batch production.
Low-Pressure Casting
Aluminum Low-Pressure Casting (LPDC)
Utilizing a process of low-pressure mold filling and pressure-controlled solidification, this method is used to manufacture aluminum alloy components characterized by complex geometries, dense microstructure, high strength, and high structural integrity. It is well-suited for automotive chassis components, suspension systems, subframes, and other high-performance aluminum structural parts.
Process
What is low-pressure casting, and when is it appropriate to use?
In low-pressure casting, molten aluminum is driven by controlled, low-pressure gas to rise steadily from a holding furnace and fill a metal mold, where it then solidifies under sustained pressure. This stable mold-filling process helps minimize defects such as entrapped air, oxide inclusions, and shrinkage cavities, resulting in castings with a dense microstructure and consistent mechanical properties. It is well-suited for aluminum alloy components—such as automotive chassis parts, suspension components, and subframes—that require high strength, airtightness, and structural integrity.