The first developed single-point hot runner system for the test bar die has shown significant advantages. Compared with the conventional runner system, the weight of thixomolded tensile bars produced using the hot runner system is reduced by 30% (from 198 g to 139 g). Moreover, the cycle time is shortened because the thickest section in the part, which previously dominated the solidification time (the runner section), is eliminated.
Importantly, the mechanical properties of the test bars cast with the hot runner system are on the same level as those with the conventional runner system, as the conventional gating system already provides excellent properties. It is expected that greater advantages in mechanical properties will be achieved for more complex parts with longer flow lengths, as the melt can be transported directly to the gates without loss of thermal energy, and large solidified runner systems are saved. This contributes to the production of high-quality and low-cost magnesium parts.
The first developed single-point hot runner system for the test bar die has shown significant advantages. Compared with the conventional runner system, the weight of thixomolded tensile bars produced using the hot runner system is reduced by 30% (from 198 g to 139 g). Moreover, the cycle time is shortened because the thickest section in the part, which previously dominated the solidification time (the runner section), is eliminated.
Importantly, the mechanical properties of the test bars cast with the hot runner system are on the same level as those with the conventional runner system, as the conventional gating system already provides excellent properties. It is expected that greater advantages in mechanical properties will be achieved for more complex parts with longer flow lengths, as the melt can be transported directly to the gates without loss of thermal energy, and large solidified runner systems are saved. This contributes to the production of high-quality and low-cost magnesium parts.