Hot Chamber Die Casting
Abstract
Purdue University received a hot chamber die casting machine donated by Michigan Technological University. The machine had not been in use for several years and the functionalities of the major components were called in to question. These components included the hydraulic system, the water system, and gas system. These components were evaluated, replaced if necessary, and redesigned to be used in hot chamber die casting of aluminum. The machine itself was designed for casting zinc, which is why several of the major components needed to be redesigned so that they could be tested when die casting aluminum. Simulations were also conducted to help better understand the flow within the dies that came with the machine. The simulations and redesign of parts helped prepare the die casting machine for future work of die casting with aluminum.
Degree
M.S.
Advisors
Han, Purdue University.
Subject Area
Engineering|Mechanical engineering
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