Key properties of die material needed for structural Aluminum-High Pressure Die Casting(HPDC)

摘要

In the automotive segment, demands for light weight componente have increased in order to acquire low fuel consumption and less environmental impact. This has opened an opportunity for structural aluminium component manufacturing through high pressure die casting (HPDC). Lighter in weight and suitable mechanical properties has shown to be competitive in parts where structural steel normally is used. These parts are different from conventional HPDC parts as they are normally larger in size and have a complex design because several parts have been integrated.