Table of Contents

Preface.

Figures and Tables.

INTRODUCTION.

1 Introduction to High Integrity Die Casting Processes.

2 Molten Metal Flow in High Integrity Die Casting Processes.

HIGH INTEGRITY DIE CASTING PROCESSES.

3 Vacuum Die Casting.

Case Studies: Vacuum Die Casting.

4 Squeeze Casting.

Case Studies: Squeeze Casting.

5 Semi-Solid Metalworking.

Case Studies: Aluminum Semi-Solid Metalworking.

Case Studies: Magnesium Semi-Solid Metalworking.

6 Thermal Balancing and Powder Die Lubricant Processes.

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR HIGH INTEGRITY DIE CASTINGS.

7 Design for Manufacturability of High Integrity Die Castings.

8 Component Integration Using High Integrity Die Casting Processes.

9 Value Added Simulations of High Integrity Die Casting Processes.

CONTROLLING QUALITY IN HIGH INTEGRITY DIE CASTING PROCESSES.

10 Applying Statistical Process Control to High Integrity Die Casting Processes.

11 Defects in High Pressure Casting Processes.

VISIONS OF THE FUTURE.

12 Future Developments in High Integrity Die Casting.

STUDY QUESTIONS.

Appendix A: Common Nomenclature Related to High Integrity Die Casting Processes.

Appendix B: Recommended Reading.

B.1 Books.

B.2 Papers.

B.3 Periodicals.

Appendix C: Material Properties of Aluminum.

Appendix D: Die Cast Magnesium Material Properties.

Index.

About the Author

EDWARD J. VINARCIK, PE, is a product engineer working for a major tier 1 automotive supplier.

Reviews

"...gives an insight into the concepts behind advanced die casting technologies..." (Metal Bulletin Monthly, December 2002)