Common Defects in Die Castings
Misalignment/Misalignment (Other names: Misaligned joints)
Characteristics:
One part of the casting is misaligned with another part on the parting surface, resulting in relative displacement (for threads, this is called misalignment).
Causes:
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Displacement of mold inserts.
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Wear of mold guide components.
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Manufacturing errors in the inserts of the two mold halves.
Remedies:
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Adjust and tighten the inserts.
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Replace the guide pillars and bushings.
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Repair and eliminate the error.

Deformation (Other names: Twisting, Warping)
Characteristics:
Overall deformation of the casting whose geometry does not conform to design requirements.
Causes:
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Poor casting structural design, causing uneven shrinkage.
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Premature mold opening, resulting in insufficient casting rigidity.
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Insufficient casting draft angle.
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Improper handling of castings.
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Improper placement of ejector pins.
Remedial Measures:
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Improve the casting structure to ensure uniform wall thickness.
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Determine the mold opening time and strengthen casting rigidity.
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Increase the casting draft angle.
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Handle castings carefully and gently.
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Use dedicated boxes for stacking castings, and use appropriate methods for removing gates.
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Some deformed castings can be repaired by [unspecified means].
Damage/Affect
Characteristics:
Scratches on the casting surface caused by impact.
Causes:
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Accidental damage during gate removal, cleaning, straightening, and handling.
Remedial Measures:
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Handle castings carefully; avoid stacking or impact during storage and transportation; use dedicated storage and transportation boxes.
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