Die Casting Machine Systems

This text is intended to provide a basic understanding of the die casting machine and how it works. The die casting machine consists of three basic mechanical systems plus the related machine controls. These systems, the clamping, injection and ejection systems, are described in this text along with instructions for their proper adjustments. Also included are descriptions of how the dies must be properly sized to the machine, how to measure the machine’s performance capabilities.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 – Introduction

Chapter 2 – Clamping System

Chapter 3 – Dies and Die Set-Up

Chapter 4 – Ejector Systems

Chapter 5 – Shot End:  Cold Chamber Systems

Chapter 6 – Shot End:  Hot Chamber Systems

Chapter 7 – Measuring Machine Capabilities

Chapter 8 – Accumulator Systems

Chapter 9 – Preventive Maintenance Summary

Appendix A – Review Question Answers

Appendix B – Master Test Block