Simple Solutions That Work! Issue 10

HOW TO 37 Advantages of GDC • Better dimensional accuracy • Less machine stock needed • Process is machine driven • Faster heat exchange • Shorter cycle times • Chilled casting has denser dendrite structure • More pressure tightness • Controllable heat exchange through PLC controlled chilles • Better surface finish • Fewer inclusions What Is Traditional Tiltpour? • Parting line is parallel to floor for pouring cup filling • Parting line gating • Uses runners and ingates • Direct pour • Complex gating removal • Die filling from bottom to top • Natural venting • Static oxide skin in runner allows clean metal to enter die Why Reverse Tilt Pour? • Can be used to feed castings with isolated heavy sections • Can be used to feed castings with center symmetry • Cookware • Wheels • Sheaves, sprockets, gear blanks • Steering knuckles • Engine components • Impellers Reverse Tilt Die in Machine Contact: JOHN HALL [email protected] Casting Made With Traditional Tiltpour Using Parting Line Gating Castings Made With Reverse Tiltpour Using Riser Pour Gating Traditional vs. Reverse Tilt High Volume Rotary RT Table