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Lower temperature will cause insufficient

casting
die-filling and premature solidification

temperature

Too high a pouring temperature can result

in flash and jamming of the tool
Die life is adversely affected by high
temperatures.
For Aluminum base alloys 200C-1000C
above liquidus
For copper base alloys 300C-1500C above
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die
temperature
Premature solidification; thermal fatigue
and cold laps should be avoided
Higher die temperatures causes welding
to occur between the casting and the die
Tool temperatures recommended are 3000
C to 4000 C
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Time elapsed between end of pouring and

pressure application

Molten metal must be near its zero fluidity

temperature when pressure is applied
Melt should be fully liquid
The delay is determined by the pouring
temperature and the component shape

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pressure level

30 to 110MN/m2
Higher pressures may improve mechanical
properties but reduce tool life.

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duration of application of
pressure
This
is controlled by alloy type and the
heat transfer conditions.
Till solidification is complete, pressure is
to be maintained.
Prolonged application causes problems in
withdrawing the punch.
1 sec for 1 mm thickness.
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ram speed
Impact b/w punch & metal is high - flash
at joints
Impact b/w punch & metal is low
premature solidification
A speed of 0.5 m/sec is recommended for
all metals and alloys

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Die Material and Design

Considerations

Die material should not react with the

molten metal
Al and other non-fe alloys Mo alloyed,
hot work die steel is recommended
Corner radii will have to be in the order
of atleast 2-3mm
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Considerations

For easy removal of the component, die

walls may be provided with a draft of 0.50
(10-20 for the punch)
The clearance between the die and the
punch is to be 0.15mm to avoid die wear
due to flash.
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Advantages
High metal yield (nearly 95%) as no
gating or feeding is needed.
Components free of gas porosity and
shrinkage porosity are produced with
excellent surface finish.
Squeeze
cast
components
are
machinable, weldable and heat treatable.
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Advantages
Because of high heat transfer rates, the
cycle times are generally less for squeeze
casting process compared to other casting
process.
Components of varying section thickness
and sizes can be handled
Squeeze casting route is economical to
process near net shape composite
components
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conclusion

It would appear that squeeze casting

relatively large parts is possible so long
as the design requirements are
reasonable
The process has been found to be
sensitive to mechanical as well as
metallurgical parameters

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