Abstract: A molding apparatus for obtaining an annular molded article has a fixed die D1 and a movable die D2 capable of forming an annular cavity C. A first block B1 and a second block B2 are formed inside the cavity C in the fixed and movable dies D1 and D2. The blocks form a flow channel R communicating with the cavity C. Thus, gas generated in the cavity C and a molten metal can flow in the flow channel R. A discharge hole B2b is formed in the second block B2 to discharge the gas flowing in the flow channel R to the outside. A forming surface of the flow channel R, in the first and second blocks B1 and B2, is formed in an outer circumferential shape following an inner circumferential shape of the cavity C.

Abstract: A vacuum system for a die casting mold, which forms vacuum inside a cavity formed between a fixed mold and a movable mold, includes: a ventilation assembly disposed between the cavity and a vacuum pump and mounted between the fixed mold and the movable mold and configured to decrease a flow rate of molten metal when the molten metal filled in the cavity flows in; and a vacuum pump forming the vacuum inside the ventilation assembly.

Abstract: A device (10) for producing die-cast components with a die-casting mold (12) and a discharge device which is provided for controlled evacuation of a mold cavity. The device (10) includes at least one vacuum unit (18) and at least one suction line (20) which connects the die-casting mold (12). The suction line (20) terminates at a mold vacuum valve (21) in the mold cavity. The device (10) is connected to a central control system (1). A filter module (2) is inserted in the at least one suction line (20). The filter module (2) contains at least one filter, a moisture sensor, and a pressure sensor.

Abstract: A device (10) for producing die-cast components with a die-casting mold (12) and a discharge device which is provided for controlled evacuation of a mold cavity and which includes at least one vacuum unit (18) and at least one suction line (20) which connects the die-casting mold. The suction line (20) terminates at a mold vacuum valve (21) in the mold cavity. The device is connected to a central control system (1). A filter module (2) is inserted in the at least one suction line (20) which contains at least one filter, a moisture sensor, and a pressure sensor.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel tools and methods for the formation of vessels having sculpted interior and exterior forms. Novel high-temperature non-woven textile forms may be used to create a glass vessel having a three-dimensional sculpted interior of almost any shape. The non-woven textile forms may also be used as molds to artfully sculpt bottle exteriors. The invention allows for unprecedented control over the form of glass objects in an industrially scalable process.

Abstract: A die casting mold evacuation valve assembly features a two-part valve casing. Machined in the front casing part is an evacuation duct closable by an evacuation valve. Housed in the casing is an actuator for actuating a valve piston of the evacuation valve. The actuator includes a casting material actuated force transducer and a force transmission member for transmitting the closing movement of the force transducer to the valve piston of the evacuation valve. The actuator features in addition a stacked spring assembly for returning the actuator and/or force ejecting the riser. The front casing part is provided with a sleeve surrounding at least a head part of the valve piston and/or a further sleeve surrounding at least the head part of the force transducer. Both sleeves are harder than the front casing part.

Abstract: A die casting and a method for die casting a metal having a melting temperature of at least 1500° F. (815° C.) are disclosed. A molten volume of metal is injected to a casting die which includes a main cavity corresponding to an as-cast structure, a first reservoir, and a first runner arrangement. The first runner arrangement is configured to fluidly communicate molten metal between the first reservoir and the main cavity. After the injecting step, the casting die is sealed. The injected molten volume of metal is equiaxially solidified generally from a first portion of the main cavity distal to the first reservoir toward a second portion of the main cavity proximal to the first reservoir. During the equiaxial solidifying step, the main cavity is backfilled with at least a portion of the injected molten volume via the first runner arrangement.

Abstract: An apparatus for ventilation of a casting mold has two mold halves that lie opposite one another and are complementary, in terms of shape and function, to one another. The halves have a plurality of elevations and/or depressions, in each instance, which run essentially parallel to one another and essentially transverse to a flow direction, on their surfaces that face one another, in such a manner that when the mold halves are set onto one another, a gap having an inlet and an outlet forms between the mold halves, at least in part. The gap is washboard-shaped, labyrinth-shaped and/or meander-shaped. Through the gap, air displaced out of the casting mold and excess molten material flow during filling of the casting mold. At least one mold half is formed by multiple segments disposed next to one another in the longitudinal direction of the mold half and releasably attached.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve device for a pressure injection or die-casting machine, said device comprising a body (18) with a valve chamber (21) including a suction chamber and a control chamber, and a sliding valve (20) mounted in the valve chamber, said sliding valve comprising a first portion (34) with a valve head (44) that co-operates with a valve seat (22) on the body in order to open and close the valve and a second portion (35) comprising a piston (38) mounted in the control chamber (21a). The control chamber is connected to fluid control connections (26a, 26b) in order to exert a pressure on the piston (38) so as to control the opening and closing of the valve. The second valve portion and the first valve portion are aligned on the same axis in the direction of movement of the sliding valve and said first and second portions of the sliding valve can be separated from one another and secured to one another using a removable securing member (36, 36?).

Abstract: An apparatus for press casting includes a casting mold formed of a fixed mold and a first moving mold operable to move relative to the fixed mold. The apparatus further includes a second moving mold operable to move relative to the first moving mold. A mold cavity, which forms a cast product, is configured by the fixed mold and the second moving mold. When the first moving mold is moved to a first predetermined position, a molten metal passage and a gas exhaust port, which communicate with the mold cavity, are formed at positions outside the mold cavity. A communication between the mold cavity and the molten metal passage, and the gas exhaust port is cut off by the second moving mold when the second moving mold is moved to a second predetermined position while the first moving mold is maintained at the first predetermined position thereof.

Abstract: There is provided an improved valve mechanism for use with a casting or injection mold which is quick acting and simple to construct. The valve includes an inlet coupled to the mold cavity and an outlet for venting gas from the mold cavity. The valve further includes a closure oriented perpendicularly to the inlet and movable between open and closed positions for closing off the outlet. The closure has a central axis and the valve is configured to move the closure into the closed position by directing the melt passing through the inlet to impinge substantially coaxially upon the closure so as to transfer a majority of the momentum of the melt to the closure.

Abstract: A casting die includes a main cavity, a first reservoir and a first vent. The main cavity has a first interior volume for receiving a first molten volume of metal. The first reservoir is in serial fluid communication with the main cavity for storing a first molten backfill volume of metal to accommodate solidification shrinkage in the main cavity. The first vent is in serial fluid communication with the first reservoir.

Abstract: The patent relates to the field of metallurgical products and comprises a cylindrical body (15) provided with a plurality of slots (16), with a taper “A” designed such that the larger opening (18) is at the outer surface of the breather (15) and the smaller opening (19) is located internally with respect to the breather (15), so that the aluminum component (5), when removed from the mold (6), brings with it the burr (17), leaving the slots (16) of the breather (15) always free, and also a breather (20) comprising a cylindrical body constituted from a plurality of holes (21), with a conicity “A” designed such that the larger opening (22) is at the outer surface of the breather (20) and the smaller opening (23) is located internally with respect to the breather (20).

Abstract: A valve device has a main body in which an exhaust hole configuring a part of the gas drainage path is formed; a valve element capable of opening and closing the exhaust hole; a cylinder housing a piston coupled to the valve element; and an electromagnetic selector valve for selectively switching a supply route of a driving fluid supplied from a fluid supply source of a die-casting machine to the cylinder either to a front chamber of the cylinder or to a rear chamber of the cylinder. The main body includes a front face configuring a part of a parting face and a fitting portion that tightly adheres to a wall face of a housing hole. The electromagnetic selector valve is positioned on a rear side of the main body, and positioned inwardly of a contour line of the man body formed by the fitting portion.

Abstract: A vacuum/vent passageway for use in injection molding and die casting systems comprises a first-side and a second-side. The first-side comprises a first corrugated cooling face having a series of longitudinally spaced channels, wherein channels of the series of longitudinally spaced channels have non-uniform longitudinal cross-sectional trough shapes across the series of longitudinally spaced channels. The second-side comprises a second corrugated cooling face having a series of longitudinally spaced ribs, wherein ribs of the series of longitudinally spaced ribs have non-uniform longitudinal cross-sectional tip shapes across the series of longitudinally spaced ribs.

Abstract: The casting device (1) comprises a die (3) consisting of two die halves (3a, 3b) forming in their interior a die cavity (4). In addition, the casting device (1) comprises connected to the die cavity (4) a casting chamber (6), the outlet (9) of which can be closed off at least partially by means of a closure member (18,26). At least the one die half (3a) is provided with a vent passage (13) for evacuating the die cavity (4) and/or the casting chamber (6). The vent passage (13) ports into the die parting (12) of the one die half (3a) such that it can be closed off by the other die half (3b) when locking the die (3).

Abstract: Disclosed is a casting mold comprising at least two adjoining molds that enclose a hollow space, the cavity, which is accessible from the outside via at least one inlet duct and into which liquid casting material can be injected or pressed, and at least one vent opening that extends from the cavity to the outer surface of a mold, points approximately in the direction in which the hardened cast part is removed from the mold, and is closed by a pin-type breather. The face of the breather facing the cavity is perforated by small air holes which are permeable to air while retaining the liquid casting material and which are connected to the outer surface of the breather.

Abstract: A metal casting system and related method are described that eliminate or at least significantly reduce deposition and buildup of resinous materials in gases vented during a casting operation. One or more heating assemblies are provided in vent passageways in the casting equipment, and particularly in the casting dies. The heating assemblies maintain exposed vent passageway surfaces at relatively high temperatures.

Abstract: A valve device for gas drainage, mounted to a metal mold for die-casting, capable of selectively communicating and blocking a gas drainage path used for draining gases from a cavity of the metal mold, the device comprising: a main body in which an exhaust hole configuring a part of the gas drainage path is formed; a valve element capable of opening and closing the exhaust hole; a cylinder housing a piston coupled to the valve element; and an electromagnetic selector valve for selectively switching a supply route of a driving fluid supplied from a fluid supply source of a die-casting machine to the cylinder either to a front chamber of the cylinder or to a rear chamber of the cylinder, the front chamber and the rear chamber being partitioned by the piston. The main body includes a front face configuring a part of a parting face and a fitting portion that tightly adheres to a wall face of a housing hole, when the valve device is fitted into the housing hole opening to the parting face of the metal mold.

Abstract: A vent assembly (453) for a high pressure die casting system including a pair of opposed chill blocks (450, 452) having corresponding chill surfaces defining a continuous vent chamber therebetween, each of the chill surfaces comprising a plurality of adjoining chill faces (62, 136, 162, 163, 170) extending the length of the vent chamber, each chill face having a corresponding chill face on the paired chill block defining a section of the vent chamber, the plane of each chill face being oriented at an angle to an adjoining chill face on the corresponding block. Preferably the chill face on a chill block is substantially equidistant from the chill face of the corresponding chill block defining the respective section of the vent chamber.

Abstract: A gas purging block for use with injection molding and die casting systems comprises a stationary-side block for connecting to a stationary mold or die half, and a movable-side block for connecting to a movable mold or die half. The stationary-side block comprises a recessed cooling face having a first smooth contour extending between a first side and a second side of the stationary-side block to increase the surface area of the recessed cooling face. The movable-side block comprises a protruding cooling face having a second smooth contour extending between a first side and a second side of the movable-side block to increase the surface area of the protruding cooling face.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing molten material into a desired shape comprises a die or mold forming a cavity to receive molten material and to allow its solidification within the cavity. A source of vacuum is connectable to the cavity for sucking air out. A hollow after-pressure cylinder is in communication with the cavity so as to receive a portion of the material. The after-pressure cylinder has a first end for connection to the cavity, and a second, opposite end. In the region of the second end is a connection opening for connecting the vacuum source. An after-pressure piston is moveable in the after-pressure cylinder to press its portion of material into the cavity to compensate for any shrinkage of the material in the cavity. There is a drive for moving the after-pressure piston in its after-pressure cylinder into three different positions, i.e.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas purging block for use with injection molding and die casting systems, which includes a stationary-side block adapted to be removably mounted to a stationary-side mold half of the injection molding or die casting system, and an ejector-side block adapted to be removably mounted to an ejector-side mold half of the injection molding or die casting system. At least one of the stationary-side block and the ejector-side block includes a pair of channels extending through the block adapted to selectively function as conduits for cooling fluid and as mounting bores for mounting the block to the respective mold half.

Abstract: A vacuum casting die simpler in configuration and improved in seal performance in vacuum casting using a slide core, provided with a pair of main dies, a sealing member for seamlessly and continuously sealing mating faces around the closed space formed between the main dies, and a slide core housed in the sealed space formed between the main dies sealed by the sealing member.

Abstract: A die casting machine obtain to obtain a suitable reduced pressure and reliably prevent the entry of molten metal into a valve when reducing the pressure in a cavity and injecting and filling it with a molten metal for casting, provided with the valve for opening and closing an exhaust path, a position detector for detecting an open/closed state of the exhaust path by the valve, an injection apparatus, a position detector for detecting the position of the injection plunger, and a control apparatus for controlling the injection. The control apparatus outputs a control instruction for making it close the exhaust path to the valve when the detected position of the injection plunger reaches a valve closing position set before the speed switching position and stops the drive of the injection plunger when not detecting completion of closure of the exhaust path when the injection plunger reaches the speed switching position.

Abstract: An electromagnetic drive-type die casting decompression valve comprises a drive shaft, provided inside a drive block, driven by electromagnetic force from a solenoid, and a valve shaft, provided inside a valve block separate from the drive shaft, provided with a valve body on one shaft end. Also, a closing spring working jointly to urge the valve body in a closing direction is provided on the valve shaft, while an opening spring working jointly to urge the valve body in the opening direction is provided on the drive shaft. The valve block is also provided in a replaceable manner. According to this type of electromagnetically driven die casting decompression valve, bouncing is not caused at the time of closing a decompression valve, and it is also possible to significantly decrease maintenance time and repair costs even when problems arise, such as molten metal infiltrating into a valve body.

Abstract: A method for sizing an overflow chamber (46) in a mold (32) for the die casting of metals is disclosed. The method includes the steps of simulating a pressure of molten metal (30) in a main cavity (42) of the mold (32) and calculating the volume of the overflow chamber (46) from parameters yielded by the pressure simulation. A mold (32) defining overflow chambers (46) is also disclosed.

Abstract: A die casting machine obtain to obtain a suitable reduced pressure and reliably prevent the entry of molten metal into a valve when reducing the pressure in a cavity and injecting and filling it with a molten metal for casting, provided with the valve for opening and closing an exhaust path, a position detector for detecting an open/closed state of the exhaust path by the valve, an injection apparatus, a position detector for detecting the position of the injection plunger, and a control apparatus for controlling the injection. The control apparatus outputs a control instruction for making it close the exhaust path to the valve when the detected position of the injection plunger reaches a valve closing position set before the speed switching position and stops the drive of the injection plunger when not detecting completion of closure of the exhaust path when the injection plunger reaches the speed switching position.

Abstract: A die casting machine capable of reducing the pressure in a die cavity to a lower level such as a substantially perfect vacuum, having a movable die and a fixed die, a vacuum pump for reducing pressure in a cavity formed between the dies, and an injection apparatus for injecting and filling molten metal into the cavity with reduced pressure, at least one of the dies having an evacuation path connected with the vacuum pump and communicated with the cavity, a valve element for opening and shutting the evacuation path, and an electromagnetic driving means for making the valve element move linearly in the opening and shutting direction by electromagnetic force.

Abstract: A vacuum casting die simpler in configuration and improved in seal performance in vacuum casting using a slide core, provided with a pair of main dies, a sealing member for seamlessly and continuously sealing mating faces around the closed space formed between the main dies, and a slide core housed in the sealed space formed between the main dies sealed by the sealing member.

Abstract: The venting valve assembly for casting moulds comprises a venting valve for closing a venting channel. The venting valve comprises a valve housing in which a closure member is received that is movable between an open position and a closed position. The closure member can be frictionally locked in its open position and simultaneously biased in closing direction. For frictionally locking the closure member, a chamber is provided that can be put under a hydraulic overpressure. The chamber has a wall portion that bulges towards the closure member in response to the overpressure. The wall portion is resilient such that it moves back to a position releasing the closure member once the overpressure in the chamber is reduced. For reducing the pressure in the chamber, a release valve is provided which is controlled by a sensor detecting any casting material penetrating into the venting channel. The biasing of the closure member in closing direction is performed pneumatically.

Abstract: An electromagnetic drive-type die casting decompression valve comprises a drive shaft, provided inside a drive block, driven by electromagnetic force from a solenoid, and a valve shaft, provided inside a valve block separate from the drive shaft, provided with a valve body on one shaft end. Also, a closing spring working jointly to urge the valve body in a closing direction is provided on the valve shaft, while an opening spring working jointly to urge the valve body in the opening direction is provided on the drive shaft. The valve block is also provided in a replaceable manner. According to this type of electromagnetically driven die casting decompression valve, bouncing is not caused at the time of closing a decompression valve, and it is also possible to significantly decrease maintenance time and repair costs even when problems arise, such as molten metal infiltrating into a valve body.

Abstract: A die casting machine capable of reducing the pressure in a die cavity to a lower level such as a substantially perfect vacuum, having a movable die and a fixed die, a vacuum pump for reducing pressure in a cavity formed between the dies, and an injection apparatus for injecting and filling molten metal into the cavity with reduced pressure, at least one of the dies having an evacuation path connected with the vacuum pump and communicated with the cavity, a valve element for opening and shutting the evacuation path, and an electromagnetic driving means for making the valve element move linearly in the opening and shutting direction by electromagnetic force.

Abstract: Air voids within a die casting may be minimized by controlling, during the shot process, the venting of gas from the shot tube through a shot tube opening with the proper size at a proper location, and the movement of metal within the shot tube to avoid entrapped gas and prematurely solidified aluminum particles in the molten metal being injected into the die cavity during the shot process.

Abstract: A discharge system (100) may discharge gases produced by a die-casting machine. The die-cast machine may include a first die (150) and a second die (170) that are configured in order to form cast products. A closure device defines an enclosed region (190) between opposing surfaces (151, 171) of the first and second dies. A transfer device (110, 120, 122, 130) serves to discharge the gases within the enclosed region to the outside. The first and second dies are configured to form a portion of the closure device.

Abstract: The venting valve assembly for casting moulds comprises a venting valve for closing a venting channel. The venting valve comprises a valve housing in which a closure member is received that is movable between an open position and a closed position. The closure member can be frictionally locked in its open position and simultaneously biased in closing direction. For frictionally locking the closure member, a chamber is provided that can be put under a hydraulic overpressure. The chamber has a wall portion that bulges towards the closure member in response to the overpressure. The wall portion is resilient such that it moves back to a position releasing the closure member once the overpressure in the chamber is reduced. For reducing the pressure in the chamber, a release valve is provided which is controlled by a sensor detecting any casting material penetrating into the venting channel. The biasing of the closure member in closing direction is performed pneumatically.

Abstract: The valve assembly for venting die casting molds includes a venting channel, a venting valve communicating with the venting channel, as well as an actuating device for closing the venting valve. The actuating device includes a power pick-up member that is axially movable under the influence of the liquid casting material entering the venting channel. The venting valve includes a closure member biased against a stop member and operatively connected to an actuating element. The stop member is pivotable by the power pick-up member such that the closure member of the venting valve is displaced from its open position to its closed position under the influence of the actuating element. Thereby, a reliable closing of the venting valve is ensured, even under unfavorable operating conditions.

Abstract: A vacuum valve for die casing machine comprises a valve seat, a bottom die and a top die and a wavy lead-in runner between the bottom and top die. The bottom die has a vent hole and the top die has a feed-in inlet. The valve seat has an accommodating tank enclosing two gears, each gear engaged with one tooth rack. An induction rod is arranged on the tooth rack near the feed-in inlet and passing through an induction hole on the bottom die. A control rod is arranged on the tooth rack near the vent hole and passes through a valve hole on the bottom die. The control rod has a plurality of axial slots on one end thereof. The axial slots are initially exposed out of the valve hole and moved with the control rod to indent into the valve hole to seal the valve hole.

Abstract: A die casting machine capable of reducing the pressure in a die cavity to a lower level such as a substantially perfect vacuum, having a movable die and a fixed die, a vacuum pump for reducing pressure in a cavity formed between the dies, and an injection apparatus for injecting and filling molten metal into the cavity with reduced pressure, at least one of the dies having an evacuation path connected with the vacuum pump and communicated with the cavity, a valve element for opening and shutting the evacuation path, and an electromagnetic driving means for making the valve element move linearly in the opening and shutting direction by electromagnetic force.

Abstract: An apparatus to inject molten material into and evacuate gasses from a mold cavity, including a pair of ganged pistons in communication with the mold cavity. An injection piston injects molten material into the cavity from the bottom, and a vacuum piston pulls a vacuum in the cavity from the top through a vacuum line. A filter in the vacuum line catches any material that escapes from the mold cavity. A vacuum regulator may selectively regulate the vacuum in the vacuum line. During the injection sequence's first phase, a vacuum is created at a rate proportional to the rate of injection. Part-way through the piston stroke, a second phase is entered and causes a vacuum break valve to open and control the amount of vacuum. The injection sequence has a step function velocity, with the second phase being at a much higher velocity than the first.

Abstract: A device for regulating the evacuation of air and gas from a casting die. It comprises two complementary bodies (11, 12), which can be closed, face to face, one on top of another, and which delimit an evacuation channel (13). The evacuation channel (13) is defined by a static surface (16) of the first of the bodies (12) and by a movable surface (18) that is arranged in front of and in parallel to the static surface (16) and that consists of the front surface of a movable element (17). The movable element (17) is arranged in the second of the bodies (11) and can be moved at right angles to the static surface (16) in order to vertically adjust the section of the evacuation channel.

Abstract: In order to vent a diecasting mold of a diecasting machine, it is proposed that the mold cavity and/or the pressure chamber are vented during the filling operation by a second venting valve, additionally to a first venting valve. The first venting valve is located in a venting channel portion that communicates with a venting channel leading out of the mold cavity. For operating the first venting valve, an impact transmitter is provided that is operationally connected to the first venting valve and that is exposed to and moved by the casting material advancing from the mold cavity to the venting channel. The second venting valve is operated by separate independent means and is closed before the mold cavity is completely filled. As a criterion for closing the second venting valve, the length of the path can be used along which the casting piston runs during the filling operation.

Abstract: In the venting valve device for die-casting, the evacuation valve which is intended to be closed comprises an evacuation piston and is actuatable by a pneumatic control piston which is in the form of a double-acting differential piston, whereby one of its pressure surfaces is supplied with compressed air by a high response valve in order to open while its other pressure surface is supplied with compressed air by a second control valve in order to close. The high response valve is provided with a vent in order to reduce the pressure maintaining the control piston in the open position within a very short time and thus to ensure a very short closing time of the evacuation piston. While being simple in construction, such a venting valve allows a very short closing time and is therefore particularly suitable also for high-speed die-casting.

Abstract: A vacuum die casting system has three die casting machines connected to a single vacuum system, all of which is controlled by a programmable logic controller. The controller allows any two of the machines to be operatively connected to the vacuum system so that the casting operation of those two machines are performed under vacuum. The controller comprises six address relays, a sixteen channel input card, a processor, a sixteen channel output card, an interface and two high speed counter cards. The result is an efficient, reliable, and economical vacuum die casting system.

Abstract: The apparatus includes a diecasting mold and evacuation elements for the controlled evacuation of a mold cavity. The evacuation elements includes a vacuum tank and a suction line interconnecting the vacuum tank and the diecasting mold. the suction line includes a first valve and a second valve which is coupled in parallel to the first valve. The valves are arranged so that a reference space is formed therebetween. The method for manufacturing die-castings includes evacuating a diecasting mold, filling the diecasting mold with casting material, removing the die-casting, forming a reference space in a portion of the suction line by closing the two valves which are coupled in parallel, measuring moisture, and pressure and temperature in the reference space, and controlling the apparatus in accordance with the measured values.

Abstract: A chill vent is provided with a cooling pipe around a zigzag-shaped gas exhaust passage, and made of a Be--Cu alloy which is superior in cooling power. An accelerated solidification of non-solidified molten metal entering into the chill vent is achieved, thereby effectively preventing flashing of the molten metal without complicating the construction or increasing the size of the entire facility.

Abstract: A chill vent made of copper or copper alloy has a concave section and a convex section, each being subjected to removal of flat parting portions on both side surfaces, and a gas exhaust passage is formed over the entire width region. These gas exhaust passage portions have side surfaces and back surfaces which are enclosed in hard U-shaped guide frames. It is possible to effectively avoid occurrence of leakage or flashing of molten metal due to a plastic deformation of the chill vent by a mold fastening force applied upon assembly of a die-casting mold, which may occur when a copper or copper alloy having a superior cooling property as the material for chill vent.

Abstract: A method of controlling vacuum in vacuum die-casting and a vacuum control system for performing the same adjusts the time to open a vacuum valve to start degassing in connection with the position of an injection plunger to control vacuum in a cavity so that gases may not be involved in a molten metal injected into the cavity. The method comprises opening the vacuum valve to start degassing the cavity upon the advancement of the injection plunger to a first position. The vacuum in a vacuum system is measured upon the arrival of the injection plunger at a second position immediately before a final position where the injection plunger completes the injection of the molten metal. A measured vacuum is compared with a predetermined reference vacuum.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a molding apparatus comprising a mold member at least partially defining a mold cavity including a vent, a valve comprising a valve housing including a bore having a central portion with first and second axially opposite ends, a first end portion communicating with the first end of the central portion and with the vent, and a second end portion communicating with the second end of the central portion, a vent discharge port, and a flushing discharge port, and a conduit including an inlet port communicating with the first end portion of the bore, an outlet port communicating with the second end portion of the bore, and a valve member located in the bore and being operably moveable between a venting position wherein the vent communicates with the conduit inlet port, wherein the conduit outlet port communicates with the vent discharge port, wherein communication between the flushing medium outlet port and the conduit inlet port is blocked, and wherein communication between the conduit outlet p

Abstract: A die casting vacuum valve system with mating vent blocks which include lands and grooves defining a serpentine path enabling overflow of molten material. The path restricts, stops and prevents further flow of the molten material in the case of an electrical or mechanical malfunction.