Die casting process optimization

4 days on-site
9 sessions online

Uzwil, Switzerland
Wuxi, China
Holland, USA
Online version possible

Setters, operators, buyers, quality professionals, technologists, customers

German, English, Chinese, other languages on request

What you will learn

This course will teach you how to optimize your die-casting process to increase productivity, improve quality and maximize cost efficiency.

The course includes:

Understanding the die-casting process
Principles of metallurgy
Analyzing casting parameters
How to recognize process errors and their causes
How to optimize the die-casting process
How to protect the die during casting
How to recognize statistical correlations
Spraying technology and die tempering
How to run casting trials

By the end of the course you will be able to optimize your die-casting process with effective troubleshooting, die protection and statistical data. It can help you to reduce cycle time and waste, while improving quality and productivity.

Required skill level

This course requires a basic knowledge of our die-casting machines and how to operate them.

What is included for on-site trainings

Hands-on training with our experienced engineers
Training documentation in paper or digital format
Certificate of participation

Dates & Booking

Products you will use in this course

Carat

The Carat die-casting machine offers locking forces of 10,500 to 84,000 kN for die casting of automotive structural parts, engine blocks, transmission or powertrain components, in aluminum or magnesium.

Evolution

With die locking forces of 2,600 to 9,000 kN, our Evolution machine is the proven die-casting solution for your aluminum and magnesium parts, offering you the potential to increase productivity by up to 30 %.

Fusion

Fusion is the next generation, three-platen die-casting platform, offering 3,500 to 14,000 kN locking force. Closed-loop control, modular design and Industry 4.0 capability make this the future-proof solution for your aluminum and magnesium die casting.

Ecoline

The Ecoline S and Ecoline S Pro die-casting machines offer locking forces of 3,400 to 8,400 kN for die casting of powertrain components, communication, computer, consumer electronics, household and white goods manufacture.