Shenzhen Alu Rapid Prototype Precision Co., Ltd.

The time required for die casting depends on the specific process, part complexity, size, material, and production setup. Below is a concise breakdown of the time involved in the die-casting process, focusing on the key stages:

1. Cycle Time for Producing a Single Part:Injection and Solidification: The actual die-casting cycle (melting, injecting molten metal into the die, cooling, and ejection) typically takes seconds to a minute:Injection: Less than 1 second (molten metal fills the die in milliseconds under high pressure).Cooling/Solidification: 5–30 seconds, depending on part size, thickness, and material (e.g., aluminum cools faster than copper alloys).Ejection: 1–5 seconds to open the die and eject the part.

Total Cycle Time: For small parts (e.g., automotive components or model car parts), a single cycle often takes 10–60 seconds. Larger or more complex parts may take up to 2 minutes.

2. Setup and Preparation:Die Design and Fabrication: Creating the steel mold (die) can take weeks to months (2–12 weeks), depending on complexity. This is a one-time process for reusable dies.

Machine Setup: Preparing the die-casting machine and installing the die takes 1–4 hours, depending on the equipment and part requirements.

Metal Melting: Heating the furnace to melt the metal (e.g., aluminum at ~650–700°C) takes 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the furnace and material volume.

3. Post-Processing:Trimming: Removing flash or excess material takes seconds to minutes per part, often automated.

Finishing (Optional): Machining, polishing, or coating (e.g., for die-cast model cars) can add minutes to hours per part, depending on the process and desired finish.

4. Production Run:For high-volume production (e.g., thousands of parts), die casting is highly efficient, producing hundreds to thousands of parts per hour due to fast cycle times.

A small die-cast car part (e.g., a model car body) might be produced in 15–30 seconds per cycle, allowing for rapid output in automated setups.

Factors Affecting Time:Material: Zinc cools faster than aluminum or magnesium, reducing cycle time.

Part Size/Complexity: Thicker or intricate parts require longer cooling times.

Machine Type: Hot-chamber machines (for zinc) are faster than cold-chamber machines (for aluminum).

Automation: Automated systems speed up production compared to manual processes.