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Diecasting machines and equipment
News Release from: Kluber Lubrication GB | Subject: Klubertec HP 1 dry release agent
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 17 April 2003
Diecasting dry release agent speeds
cycle times
A dry release agent, for alloy diecasting and squeeze casting, shows faster cycle times and excellent repeatability, while blowing and cooling are no longer required and die life is extended.
A dry release agent is Kluber's answer to the high demands of alloy diecasting, squeeze casting and " Klubertec HP 1 - " is the latest pioneering novelty to hit the market Compared to conventional electrostatically applied aqueous die release agents where extremely slow cycle-time and inconsistent die temperatures are apparent, the new product no only shows faster cycle times and excellent repeatability - blowing and cooling are no longer required and the mould service life is extended too
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 28 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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In addition, the powder system confers a number of processing advantages as experienced during recent trials at the University of Oxford Department of Materials: 1.
"Excellent cavity coverage: water-based spray systems have proved extremely directional, requiring multiple passes to coat the entire cavity, whereas the electrostatic attraction reduces this to a single sweep." 2.
"As result of (1) we have found it easier to maintain repeatable lubrication levels and cycle times, particularly important for us in the work we do.
This is not always easy, as we are not casting with the same personnel on a regular basis, so ease of use for new operators is important." 3.
"We require fairly high die temperatures ( about 300degC and above) for some of our alloys.
The powder system allows us to attain such temperatures rapidly and maintain them; our oil thermal control unit can do its job properly, maintaining and controlling die temperature.
" 4.
"I am sure we are using much lower quantities of lubrication, although as you are aware our low throughput of parts makes this more difficult to assess quantitatively." A vision becomes reality.
The development of "klubertec - " Provides you with tomorrow's technology today. Request a free brochure from Kluber Lubrication GB ...
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