Die Castings for Automotive Parts

370158

01/01/1937

Event
Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers
Authors Abstract
Content
ADAPTABILITY of die castings to economical manufacture, to close dimensions, to complex shapes, and to thin sections is stressed.
Die-casting alloys are reviewed, emphasizing the suitability of the zinc alloys in cost, physical properties, and die cost, along with their limitations as to temperature and otherwise.
A discussion of applications to automotive grilles includes comparison with other methods of producing these parts and a description of the built-up type of die-cast grille.
Steering-wheel applications considered include hubs, horn rings, and light switches. Windshield-frame parts, louvres, radio grilles, lamp mountings, body-interior parts, horn bodies, and a number of chassis applications also are discussed.
A review of finishing processes and notes and suggestions on design conclude the paper.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/370158
Pages
11
Citation
Maxon, C., "Die Castings for Automotive Parts," SAE Technical Paper 370158, 1937, https://doi.org/10.4271/370158.
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Publisher
Published
Jan 1, 1937
Product Code
370158
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English