Development of semi-automated die-casting die design system”, Proc

Abstract: The die casting industry has an imperative need for an automated or semi-automated approach for die casting die design. One of the key challenges that die makers face is how to shorten the lead-time to the market and reduce the cost in die design and manufacturing. Most die makers have employed computer aided design (CAD) systems to improve the e¤ciency and quality of die design. However, conventional CAD systems do not have the functionality specially for the die casting die design, therefore, a speci®c computer aided system for die casting die design is needed to meet the market demand. This paper describes a prototype system structured by several functional modules as speci®c add-on applications on a commercial CAD system for die casting die design. These modules include data initialization, cavity layout, gating system design, die-base, parting, standard component design, etc. Focus of the development will be placed on gating, runner and die-base design