Abstract of "Fundamentals of Die Casting Design"
Die-casting engineers have to
compete not only with other
die-casting
companies, but also against other industries such as plastics, and
composite materials. Clearly, the "black art" approach, which has been
an
inseparable part of the engineer's tools, is in need of being replaced
by
a scientific approach. Excuses that ``science has not and never will
work'' need to be replaced with ``science does work''. All technologies
developed in recent years are described in a clear, simple manner in
this
book. All the errors of the old models and the violations of physical
laws
are shown. For example, the ``common'' \pQtwo{} diagram violates many
physical laws, such as the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
Furthermore, the ``common'' \pQtwo{} diagram produces trends that are
the
opposite of reality, which are described in this book.
The die casting engineer's job is to produce maximum profits for the
company. In order to achieve this aim, the engineer must design high
quality products at a minimum cost. Thus, understanding the economics
of
the die casting design and process are essential. These are described
in
mathematical form for the first time in this volume. Many new concepts
and
ideas are also introduced. For instance, how to minimize the scrap/cost
due to the runner system, and what size of die casting machine is
appropriate for a specific project.
The die-casting industry is undergoing a revolution, and this book is
part
of it. One reason (if one reason can describe the situation) companies
such as Doehler Jorvis (the biggest die caster in the world) and Shelby
are going bankrupt is that they do not know how to calculate and reduce
their production costs. It is my hope that die-casters will turn such
situations around by using the technologies presented in this book. I
believe this is the only way to keep the die casting professionals and
the
industry itself, from being ``left in the dust.'' Download.
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