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Pressure Counter Pressure Casting (PCPC) for Automotive Aluminum Structural Components
Technical Paper
2001-01-0411
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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SAE 2001 World Congress
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English
Abstract
In each aluminum structural casting process, inherent limitations are exhibited either in performance or manufacturing cost. These processes include well documented technologies, such as low pressure, vacuum-assisted casting, combinations of low pressure and vacuum, and squeeze casting. In most cases, performance is hindered by non-uniform metal flow, entrainment of gases during the mold filling process, or segregation of impurities during solidification.
The development of the pressure counter pressure casting process eliminates these deficiencies by controlling mold fill to insure true metal flow uniformity, preventing the entrance of gases during filling and providing for both directional and uniform solidification. This results in outstanding strength and ductility for components, such as steering knuckles, produced by the PCPC process.
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Ruff, G., Prucha, T., Barry, J., and Patterson, D., "Pressure Counter Pressure Casting (PCPC) for Automotive Aluminum Structural Components," SAE Technical Paper 2001-01-0411, 2001, https://doi.org/10.4271/2001-01-0411.Also In
References
- Component Design Process Prucha Thomas E. INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL - SHAPED ALUMINUM CASTINGS Worchester Polytechnical Institute and Norwegian University of Science and Technology July 13-16 1999
- Aluminum Casting Design and FMEA Prucha Thomas E. American Foundrymen's Society Aluminum Casting Technology course Livonia, MI. April 14-15 1999