Ron Peterson - Albertville MN, US Mark Maas - Northfield MN, US
International Classification:
B22D 17/08 B22D 27/04 B22D 17/26
US Classification:
164312000, 164348000, 164342000
Abstract:
The invention provides die casting systems and methods. A die casting system has two body portions, each having a die insert. A die-insert rack that holds the die inserts thereon and is used for positioning the die inserts between the two body portions is also provided. The rack includes a die-insert-ejection system for pushing the die inserts into the respective body portions. Each body portion may include a plurality of cooling inserts connected in parallel between inlet and outlet channels of a corresponding body portion. One body portion may include a plurality of alignment blocks protruding therefrom, while the other body portion may have a plurality of recesses for respectively receiving the alignment blocks. Each recess may have adjustable sidewalls for adjusting alignment between the body portions.
Ron Peterson - Albertville MN, US Mark Maas - Northfield MN, US
International Classification:
B22D 17/26
US Classification:
164342000
Abstract:
The invention provides a die casting system with an external die body having first and second body portions. A die insert is inserted into an opening of each of the first and second body portions.