Die and Punch Tooling
AssemblyHeated lower die and upper punch that shape and pressurise the casting. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Die and Punch Tooling
6 top-level lines as of r163236| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower Die | squeeze-casting-machine-lower-die | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Squeeze Punch | squeeze-casting-machine-punch | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Die Cartridge Heater | squeeze-casting-machine-die-cartridge-heater | 8× | 8 | · | part |
| 4 | Die Thermocouple | squeeze-casting-machine-die-thermocouple | 6× | 6 | · | part |
| 5 | Vent Insert | squeeze-casting-machine-vent-insert | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 6 | Shot Sleeve | squeeze-casting-machine-shot-sleeve | 1× | 1 | · | part |