Die-casting tool (HPDC)
Hot-work steel tool for aluminium high-pressure die casting; cooling channels placed by simulation.
Key properties
| Material | 1.2343 (X37CrMoV5-1) |
|---|---|
| Tool size | Up to 1,200 × 900 mm |
| Cavities | 1 – 4 |
| Tool hardness | 44 – 48 HRC |
Route through the plant
- 1Casting simulation
- 2Tool design
- 3CNC roughing and finishing
- 4Wire EDM
- 5Heat treatment
- 6Trial run
What we need for a quote
1. Drawing
2D PDF and if possible 3D (STEP) data with tolerances and surface marks.
2. Volume and timing
Annual volume, batch size and target date for first samples.
3. Material and finish
Material standard, heat treatment and coating expectation.
4. Quality plan
Special characteristics, inspection frequency and documentation expectation.