28 Feb

Die Casting: 70% Increase in Parts Produced

2021-09-14T08:24:53-04:00

The Quaker Houghton team worked closely with the customer to better understand their production process and analyze the structure of the casting. Quaker Houghton recommended DIE SLICK® AD 32 as a solution. This product was chosen because it does not contain wax, and has good film-forming performance at high tempera¬tures.

Die Casting: 70% Increase in Parts Produced2021-09-14T08:24:53-04:00
28 Feb

Die Casting : 20% Cost Reduction And Improved Cast Transmission Case Quality

2020-03-16T06:07:07-04:00

Quaker Houghton met with management at one of the supplier’s major automotive casting facilities, and secured a production trial. The objectives were to reduce downtime from polishing and overall produc¬tion cost. Initially, the Quaker Houghton team worked closely with the process control department to better understand their casting production utilizing thermal imagery on die surfaces.

Die Casting : 20% Cost Reduction And Improved Cast Transmission Case Quality2020-03-16T06:07:07-04:00
28 Feb

Die Casting : Solving Powder Paint Adhesion Issues On Aluminum Castings

2020-03-16T06:07:21-04:00

Quaker Houghton collaborated with not only the customer, but with the paint supplier, paint vendor, and die manufacturer to get to the root cause. An on-site audit of the existing die caster, powder painting process and materials was conducted. Sample cast¬ings were sent to an alternative powder paint source to test for similar results but the alternative powder painted parts had the same out-gassing results as the original parts.

Die Casting : Solving Powder Paint Adhesion Issues On Aluminum Castings2020-03-16T06:07:21-04:00
24 Feb

Die Casting : Reduced Consumption Through Smart Polymer Technology

2021-09-13T18:58:09-04:00

Quaker Houghton analyzed the customer’s challenges to determine the ideal casting conditions and introduced DIE SLICK®4510SYN. During the trial, the customer was very pleased with the casting quality and is now expanding its use at a second plant.

Die Casting : Reduced Consumption Through Smart Polymer Technology2021-09-13T18:58:09-04:00
20 Feb

DIE SLICK® 4520 Series

2020-03-16T06:59:01-04:00

The formulations in this series incorporates Smart Polymer technology and high molecular weight alkane cross-linking agents. Uneven protection caused by temperature variation on a die surface is a long-stand¬ing challenge in the die casting industry. Temperature variation is caused by the wide-range of die size, design, complexity, parts produced, and heat profile of each system. Traditional die lubricants

DIE SLICK® 4520 Series2020-03-16T06:59:01-04:00
20 Feb

DIE SLICK® 2050 Series

2021-09-27T11:00:16-04:00

The formulations in this series incorporate Smart Polymer technology and high molecular weight alkane cross-linking agents. Uneven protection caused by temperature variation on a die surface is a long-stand¬ing challenge in the die casting industry. Temperature variation is caused by the wide-range of die size, design, complexity, parts produced, and heat profile of each system. Traditional die lubricants

DIE SLICK® 2050 Series2021-09-27T11:00:16-04:00
20 Feb

DIE SLICK® 1850 Series

2021-09-27T10:58:36-04:00

The formulations in this series incorporate Smart Polymer technology and high molecular weight alkane cross-linking agents. Uneven protection caused by temperature variation on a die surface is a long-stand¬ing challenge in the die casting industry. Temperature variation is caused by the wide-range of die size, design, complexity, parts produced, and heat profile of each system. Traditional die lubricants

DIE SLICK® 1850 Series2021-09-27T10:58:36-04:00
20 Feb

DIE SLICK® 1750 Series

2020-03-16T07:04:30-04:00

The formulations in this series incorporates Smart Polymer technology and high molecular weight alkane cross-linking agents. Uneven protection caused by temperature variation on a die surface is a long-stand¬ing challenge in the die casting industry.

DIE SLICK® 1750 Series2020-03-16T07:04:30-04:00
18 Feb

Coping With Temperature Variation On The Surface Of Dies – Smart Polymer Chemistry

2021-09-13T18:55:40-04:00

High pressure die casting is a process of forcing molten alloy at high pressure into a die. Common alloys are alumi¬num, zinc and magnesium. The dies can be very complex and the variation of parts produced is extensive. Due to the wide variation in die design, size and complexity, the flow of alloy through the die and the thermodynamic profile of each system is unique. This leads to tempera¬ture variation, hot areas and cold areas on the die sur¬face. Two of the major roles of a die casting lubricant are, protect the die from the molten alloy and provide release of the casting. Therefore the need for a lubricant to be effective in a broad temperature range is preferred.

Coping With Temperature Variation On The Surface Of Dies – Smart Polymer Chemistry2021-09-13T18:55:40-04:00
18 Feb

3 Methods to Prolong Die Life in High Pressure Die Casting

2021-09-14T08:03:11-04:00

A key contributor to shortened die life is thermal fatigue. In high pressure die casting, production cycle times typically range from a few seconds to just over a minute. Within this span, the die cavity is being sprayed with die lubricant (the lubricant may be cold, cool, or hot, depending on the environment), then the die is sprayed with compressed air, closed, and finally injected with very hot molten alloy. Throughout this production cycle, the temperature of the die steel sharply rises and falls. As a die is continually cycled, the yield strength of the tool steel is reduced, which causes tensile stresses that lead to cracking of the tool.

3 Methods to Prolong Die Life in High Pressure Die Casting2021-09-14T08:03:11-04:00
12 Feb

Quaker Houghton Die Casting Product Selection: Interpreting A Die Lubricant Evaluation Report

2021-09-27T10:47:56-04:00

Since die casting production trials typically require significant equipment and resources, and involve time investments and casting loss, Quaker Houghton has established a 4-part laboratory test method for chemical testing to evaluate die lubricants and generate product recommendations.

Quaker Houghton Die Casting Product Selection: Interpreting A Die Lubricant Evaluation Report2021-09-27T10:47:56-04:00