摘要 |
The process for the controlled-pressure casting of molten metals using a die with an extractable punch (10) and a fixed die (7a,8,8a), consists in positioning and stopping the punch (10) within the die (7a,8,8a) so as to define a casting cavity (9a) with a volume greater than that of the part to be obtained. A metered amount of liquid metal is then poured into the casting cavity (9a) through a duct (31,40) which leads into the cavity (9a), and the punch (10) is moved to close inside the die (7a,8,8a) so as to create a pressure suitable for distributing the metal throughout the cavity (9a). A high pressure compression is then exerted on the metal contained in the cavity (9a) and, maintained until the molten metal solidifies, the punch (10) is partially removed from the die (7a,8,8a), with separation of the punch (10) from the formed part, before finally removing the punch (10) from the die (7a,8,8a) and extracting the part from the die. An apparatus for carrying out the process is also disclosed. |