Thursday 16 June 2016

A Must Have Features of A Die Casting and Pipe Bending Machine

What is a Die Casting Machine?

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According to Wikipedia:

“Die Casting is a process in which molten metal under high pressure is allowed to put into a mold cavity.”

Die Casting can be done from a wide range of materials like those of aluminum, specifically zinc, magnesium, lead, non-ferrous metals, copper, pewter and tin-based alloys. You can operate it either manually or can also use its semi-automatic feature. The machine is best suited for so many Die-Cast Components,  they are: Measuring Instruments, Electrical appliances, Kids toys, Automobile parts and the appliances used in day to day life.

What to expect in a Die Casting Machine?

A Die Casting machine comes up with the following parts:

A strong and functional machine base
Sturdy toggle Die locking mechanism
Well functional injection support
A separate ejection cylinder
A heat exchanger
Hydraulic system
Electrical system

What is a Pipe Bending Machine?

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If you ask Wikipedia about Pipe Bending Machine, you will find that it’s nothing but a forming machine tool whose sole purpose is to assemble a bend on a work piece.

For creating the bend, a special bending tool is used which can be linear or rotating, it depends on its use. They are available in two forms, Single-Axis Die Casting Machine and 3-Axis Die Casting Machine.

Exploring the bending tools

Bending tools are classified on the basis of what kind of bend is required. Also the bending tools can be used to adjust the bending angle with respect to any reference or angle measurement.

Different type of bending requirements and tools are given below:

Standard Bends
U-Bending
Offset Bending
Edgewise Bending
Torsion Bending

Where Pipe Bending Machine Can Be Used?

Pipe Bending Machine can be used in our day to day life requirements such as:

Constructional Requirements: For windows, and decoration purposes
Furniture: To bend edges of chairs, table, bed, sofa, wardrobe ant many other home furniture items
Appliances: Stabilizer and exhaust etc
Equipments required for the Gym
Framing of automobiles
Pipe bending for refrigerator and Air Conditioner etc
Boiler tubes

How to work with Pipe Bending Machine?

Firstly, insert the tube into mandrel
Take help of a clamping die to get a grip over the tube.
Do not forget to close the pressure die
Chose a correct bending angle
If using PLC, initiate the process with an electric power
It’s time to release both the clamping as well as pressure die
Now remove the bent portion out of the die
Repeat the same steps for the next bend

All that is discussed above is essential to be known before you plan to buy a Die Casting Machine or a Pipe Bending Machine. 

Hope this works for you.

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