Structural die casting engineered for function integration, stiffness-to-weight and assembly simplification
ALLOY
Low iron, primary grade material. Chemical composition custom tuned for customer’s targeted mechanical properties.
HEAT-TREATMENT
Single stage heat-treatment designed for minimal distortion.
WELDABILITY
Yes (joining-ready design + controlled distortion strategy)
AVERAGE WALL
Thickness: 3mm.
ENGINEERING VALIDATION (DFM-driven)
Load-path design for torsion/impact/fatigue; casting fill/solidification studies to optimize gating/venting/thermal balance; datum strategy aligned with machining needs.
TOOLING
- Fully designed and built in-house.
- Sealed tool (vacuum-tight design)
- Central injection design, 3 plate tool.
- Dual ejection system to extract part from fixed tool side.
- Tooling robustness for structural castings: controlled venting & vacuum pathways, thermal management features to stabilize dimensions, and maintainability considerations built into the die architecture.
The A+ process, exclusive to AMT
AMT has developed the A+ process, created by the synergy of advanced technology, deep expertise and disciplined work methods that ensure a reliable supply of high-quality castings.
- High-vacuum, below 50mbar in the cavity
- Real time tool vacuum monitoring
- Lubricant volume monitoring.
- Controlled process window: shot profile & intensification discipline to reduce gas/porosity risk; melt quality practices (temperature discipline/cleanliness); cycle-to-cycle stability focus with documented records.
- Quality evidence (as required): dimensional control via 3D metrology; internal soundness validation (X-ray/CT) and mechanical verification aligned to customer specifications.
AMT reduces its customers’ carbon footprint
With its electricity-powered casting furnaces, AMT becomes one of the world’s lowest-GHG-emitting foundries. The A+ process, featuring AMT’s exclusive innovations, makes our offering even more relevant by delivering outstanding quality, energy-efficient parts.
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