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# Industrial Specification: Die Casting Die

## 1. Technical Definition
A precision tool used in high-pressure die casting to shape molten metal into complex components.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **50-150 MPa injection pressure, 150-350°C die temperature, 0.5-2.0 m/s injection velocity**. Failure boundary: **Thermal fatigue cracking initiates at 650-700°C surface temperature with &gt;10,000 cycles, mechanical failure occurs at &gt;200 MPa tensile stress on die surface**, Mechanism: **Thermal fatigue from cyclic heating (molten aluminum at 660°C) and cooling (die temperature 150-350°C) creates thermal stresses exceeding H13 tool steel yield strength (1650 MPa at 20°C, reduced to 1200 MPa at 500°C), combined with erosion from aluminum flow at 2.0 m/s velocity**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Heat Sterilization F0 Lethality Model**:

> **Primary Equation**: $F_0 = \int_{0}^{t} 10^{(T-121.1)/z} dt$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Validates microbial reduction integrity for aseptic packaging.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| T | Process Temp (°C) | **$T \in [150-350°C]$ °C** (Per `temperature_range`) |
| t | Exposure Time (min) | Engineering Constant |
| z | Z-value | **10 °C** (Standard for *C. botulinum*) |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Inadequate die cooling causing localized temperature exceeding 700°C | 8 | Thermal fatigue cracking in die cavity surface | Optimized conformal cooling channels maintaining die surface temperature below 350°C with turbulent water flow at 15 L/min |
| Molten aluminum velocity exceeding 2.5 m/s during injection | 8 | Erosive wear and soldering of aluminum to die surface | Precise injection velocity profiling with servo-hydraulic control maintaining 0.8-1.5 m/s and die surface coating with AlCrN (3-5 μm thickness, hardness 2800 HV) |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Moving Die Half (Ejector Die)](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/moving-die-half-ejector-die.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Die Casting Machine**, **Industrial Chiller**, **Molten Metal Furnace**  
**Downstream Applications**: Automotive Engine Blocks, Aluminum Housings for Electronics, Industrial Pump Components  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are best for die casting dies in high-volume production?
**A**: Tool steels like H13 and 2344 are ideal for high-volume die casting due to their excellent thermal fatigue resistance and hardness retention at elevated temperatures, ensuring long die life and consistent part quality.

### Q: How do cooling channels affect die casting die performance?
**A**: Properly designed cooling channels are critical for controlling solidification rates, reducing cycle times, minimizing thermal stress on the die, and preventing defects like porosity in cast components.

### Q: What maintenance is required for die casting dies?
**A**: Regular maintenance includes cleaning of die surfaces and cooling channels, inspection for wear or cracks, lubrication of moving components, and periodic refurbishment of critical areas like the die cavity and ejector pins to ensure precision and prevent downtime.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Die Casting Die](https://cnfx.com/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/die-casting-die)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **5** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: DIE_CASTING_DIE | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 0a3c93cc
