How can the common defects of porosity and shrinkage porosity in aluminum alloy die castings be addressed from a technical standpoint?

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2025-11-29

Author: Naishi

Summary:

Aluminum melt pretreatment: The melting temperature is strictly controlled at 680–720°C, and rotary degassing combined with a 40–60 mesh ceramic filter is employed to remove gases and inclusions from the molten aluminum, thereby reducing its gas content.

Porosity and shrinkage are the most common defects in die casting and can be addressed at both the source and process levels:
Aluminum melt pretreatment: The melting temperature is strictly controlled at 680–720°C, and rotary degassing combined with a 40–60 mesh ceramic filter plate is employed to remove gases and inclusions from the molten aluminum, thereby reducing its gas content.

Mold Optimization: Optimize the venting groove design (depth 0.1–0.3 mm, width 5–10 mm) and incorporate a vacuum venting system to ensure smooth cavity venting; balance the cooling water channels to prevent localized rapid solidification that can lead to shrinkage porosity.

Die‑casting process optimization: Employ segmented injection—low‑speed slag removal and high‑speed filling—while carefully coordinating injection pressure and velocity to prevent gas entrapment. Ensure adequate boosting pressure to compensate for shrinkage during the solidification phase.

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