magnesium alloy die casting
Large-scale precision magnesium alloy modern die-casting island
Advantages of magnesium alloy processing
Castability
The liquid has better fluidity than aluminum, a lower melting point, and lower energy consumption, making it suitable for producing thin-walled parts.
accuracy
The product dimensions are stable and are minimally affected by changes in external temperature and time.
Processability
Magnesium alloy die casting has high efficiency (production speed can reach 1.5 times that of aluminum alloy) and lower mold wear.
Machinability
The cutting resistance is 56% of that of aluminum alloy.
Dual control technology for casting and forging
Mold assembly

Material conveying

Inflation

Die forging (multiple times)

Mold opening

Eject

Advantages of dual control in magnesium alloy casting and forging
| Material | Molding process | Tensile strength Rm (MPa) | Yield strength Rσ0.2 (MPa) | Elongation A (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM60B | Die casting | 220 | 130 | 7.5 |
| Casting and forging | 245 | 140 | 9.0 | |
| promote | 10% | 8% | 20% | |
| AZ91D | Die casting | 220 | 145 | 2.0 |
| Casting and forging | 250 | 160 | 2.65 | |
| promote | 10% | 10% | 30% |

Ordinary die casting

Casting and forging controllable

Microstructure analysis of ordinary die casting

Microstructure analysis of casting and forging under dual control
Gas-protected integrated furnace

Automatically supplying molten magnesium metal that meets technical requirements to the die-casting machine.
In magnesium alloy die casting, the integrated gas-protected furnace is a core technological equipment for ensuring high-quality casting production. Unlike traditional melting methods, this furnace adopts a fully enclosed structure, injecting argon or a mixed protective gas to create a stable inert atmosphere, effectively isolating oxygen and preventing oxidation or even combustion of molten magnesium at high temperatures. Its automated system is linked in real time with the die casting machine, precisely controlling the melting temperature, holding time, and magnesium composition to ensure a continuous supply of high-quality molten magnesium with uniform composition, stable temperature, and low gas content to the die casting unit. This integrated design not only significantly improves the stability and safety of the liquid supply process but also significantly reduces casting defects caused by oxidation inclusions. It also reduces manual intervention and protective gas consumption, making it a key component in achieving high-efficiency, low-loss, and fully automated die casting production of magnesium alloys.
Equipment usage scenarios

HDC4000 Die casting machine
- Function: Dual-control forming of casting and forging
- Model Number: A00-EV Battery Box
- Effective production hours: 22
- Production capacity (units/day): 600
- Production capacity (units/month): 15000
- Production capacity (units/year): 171600

HDC850 Die casting machine
- Model Number: E300P Electrical Control Box
- Effective production hours: 22
- Production capacity (units/day): 1800
- Production capacity (units/month): 46800
- Production capacity (units/year): 514800
| Equipment Name | Model Specifications | Brief description of uses | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casting and Forging Dual-Control Die Casting Machine | 5000 | T | Mainly purchased to solve the problem of integrated die-casting forming of scarce automotive parts such as front and rear subframes and standard battery boxes |
| Casting and Forging Dual-Control Die Casting Machine | 4000 | T | Mainly for integrated forming of automotive wheel hubs and main structural parts, effectively reducing weight (weight reduction effect: 1kg unsprung weight equals 10kg sprung weight), and improving riding comfort |
| Casting and Forging Dual-Control Die Casting Machine | 2500 | T | Purchased to solve the problems of weight reduction and integrated die-casting forming of large battery boxes |
| Casting and Forging Dual-Control Die Casting Machine | 1650 | T | Mainly for integrated forming of signal light instrument brackets and electric control box shells, which can achieve weight reduction, shock absorption, electromagnetic shielding, heat dissipation and reduce construction costs |
| Die Casting Machine | 1300 | T | Mainly for integrated forming of signal light instrument brackets and electric control box shells, which can achieve weight reduction, shock absorption, electromagnetic shielding, heat dissipation and reduce construction costs |
| Die Casting Machine | 850 | T | Mainly for automotive valve covers, electric control boxes, intake system shells, electric motorcycle parts, other small shells and bracket products |
| Die Casting Machine | 650 | T | Mainly for small automotive structural parts, electric motorcycle parts, other small shells and bracket products |