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Die casting - Coggle Diagram

- - - - easiest to cast, offers high ductility, high impact strength & easily plated, economical for small parts, low melting point & promotes long die life
  - - - easiest to machine, excellent strength to weight ratio & lightest alloy commonly die cast
  - - - lightweight, stable for complex shapes & thin walls, good corrosion resistance & mechanical properties, high thermal & electrical conductivity as well as strength as high temps, max scale of 45kg for an aluminium component
  - - - possesses high hardness, corrosion resistance & the highest mechanical properties of alloys cast, excellent wear resistance & stability with strength
- - - - sharp corners result in stress fractures - particularly during cooling process
      - rounded corner allows for ease of flow for molten metal to navigate
      - rounded corners provide less stress on the part & on mould - sharp corners difficult to fill
      - moulds with radii & fillets are more economical & easier to produce & add strength to moulded pieces
- - - - allows engineers to design & optimise the die casting process - check position of gates & sprues
    - - highlights where there are hot & cold points during the casting process