DCPP was developed to
improve the die casting process by providing a tool which will help link die
design with machine capability. DCPP not only provides you with the ability
to define the die casting process, but also provides you with an
understanding of the cause and effect of changing process variables such as
gate area, plunger speed, fill time, flow rates, system pressure, plunger
diameter, etc.
DCPP is easy to use
and will help you define the best process for your die casting needs.
Through information that you supply, DCPP will determine if the process is
feasible and within the limits of your machine and die configuration. DCPP
will also determine what the velocity profile should be, based on both
supplied and calculated information about the current machine and die
configuration. Recommended slow and fast shot velocities are calculated, as
well as, the starting positions for each.
The process
documentation feature of DCPP alone is a valuable tool. It can be used to
document all of your setups. When using this documentation as a guideline
for future setups, setups will be identical and require less time. This
will minimize your costs by reducing the amount of setup time and related
scrap.
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