Abstract: It is necessary for the stroke of squeeze pin to be controlled so as to reach a defined target stroke position or zone during each shot operation of a die-casting machine. To achieve such control of squeeze pin, controlled variables T, Q or P are set in a trial molding process. The setting operation of the controlled variable is executed in a short time automatically. In case of adopting flow rate Q supplied to the squeeze cylinder as a controlled variable, the initial setting value Q1 is defined as 50% with conversion of opening degree of a flow control valve. Then, if the stroke of the pin is out of target, flow rate Q2 is set, which is defined as 75% corresponding to a intermediate value between the maximum degree of opening 100% and 50% at Q1. In a similar way, flow rates Q3, Q4, Q5 are set, namely, each Q3, Q4, Q5 is defined as the intermediate value between controlled variables set in consecutive two shots ahead. In case of Q5 the detected stroke of the squeeze pin is within the target stroke zone.

Abstract: It is necessary for the stroke of squeeze pin to be controlled so as to reach a defined target stroke position or zone during each shot operation of a die-casting machine. To achieve such control of squeeze pin, controlled variables T, Q or P are set in a trial molding process. The setting operation of the controlled variable is executed in a short time automatically. In case of adopting flow rate Q supplied to the squeeze cylinder as a controlled variable, the initial setting value Q1 is defined as 50% with conversion of opening degree of a flow control valve.