Japanese
Development aims
End plates for FCs
- Downsizing casting machines by lowering the casting pressure from 1,250 t to 800 t
- Lower weight and costs through the adoption of an optimal rib design
Castable projected area
Development concept
Downsizing of machines
Item to reduce casting pressure
- Die temperature control
- Practical application of die surface treatment
- CAE-based predictions of casting defects (product form and casting plan)
- Injection speed increase
- Increased sleeve filling rate
Low pressure technology image
Lightweight design by utilizing CAE
- Implemented optimal rib arrangement and lightweight design by combining strength and die-casting manufacturing requirements
Confirming effectiveness
Downsizing of machines
Casting cost reduced by about 30% compared to conventional products
Lightweight design by utilizing CAE
Maintains required strength and reduces mass by 23%
Application example
- End plates for FCs
- Valve body, etc.
