Die casting mold cost optimization strategy includes material selection, optimize mold design, structural topology optimization, etc.
The cost optimization strategy of die casting molds can be started from many aspects, including material selection, mold design, manufacturing process, maintenance and reuse.
1. Die casting mold cost optimization strategy: Material selection
The choice of materials is one of the important factors affecting the cost of die casting molds. Although high-quality materials have a higher initial cost, they can extend the life of the mold, thereby reducing long-term costs. For example, the use of high-strength alloy steel (such as H13) can improve the durability and thermal fatigue resistance of the mold, especially for the production of high-precision and complex parts.
In addition, by optimizing material utilization and reducing unnecessary waste, it can effectively reduce the costs.
2. Die casting mold cost optimization strategy: Mold design optimization
The complexity of mold design directly affects the cost. Simplifying mold design and reducing complex geometric shapes and high-precision requirements can reduce mold manufacturing costs. For example, the use of multi-cavity mold design can produce multiple parts in one injection, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing the cost of a single part. In addition, the reasonable setting of parameters such as mold wall thickness, rib distribution, and cooling channels can optimize mold performance, reduce production cycle and scrap rate.
3. Die casting mold cost optimization strategy: Structural topology optimization
Structural topology optimization is an effective cost optimization method. By using the variable density method to perform topological optimization design on the static mold, dynamic mold, and stretching mold, it can be significantly reduce the mold weight. While maintaining the necessary stress and deformation levels. For example, a study successfully reduced the total weight of the three main mold plates from 74.68 tons to 66.35 tons by optimizing the model and constraints, achieving a weight reduction of 11.5%.
4. Mold maintenance and reuse
Regular maintenance and extending the service life of molds are key strategies to reduce long-term costs. Good maintenance can reduce the frequency of mold replacement and extend its service life. In addition, it can be significantly reduce production costs by refurbishing or reusing old molds.
5. Automation and Lean Production
The high degree of automation in the die casting process can improve production efficiency and reduce labor costs. At the same time, adopting lean production methods to identify and eliminate bottlenecks and waste in the production process can help further reduce costs.
6. Comprehensive consideration of performance and cost
When selecting materials and designing molds, it is necessary to balance the relationship between performance and cost. For example, under the premise of meeting performance requirements, try to choose lower-cost materials and reduce material consumption through optimized design.
7. Process improvement
By improving die casting process parameters (such as pouring temperature, pressure and cooling time), that can improve the product quality and production efficiency while reducing scrap rate.
The cost optimization strategy of die casting molds involves material selection, design optimization, maintenance and reuse, automation, lean production, and the balance of comprehensive performance and cost. Through scientific and reasonable planning and implementation of these strategies, it can be significantly reduce the manufacturing cost of die casting molds. And improve the production efficiency and product quality.
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