Lubricating substance optimisation in high pressure die casting: a comparison of inner and surface mould cooling for P661 (BMW) and P672 (MB) steering case production

Philip Alpha Conteh

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Abstract

The aim of this thesis was to optimise the amount of lubricating substance used in the production of Mercedes Benz (P661) and Bayrisches Motoren Werk (P672) steering cases.
To ensure this, the two forms of mould cooling,
(i) inner mould cooling (using Farolin U as cooling agent) and
(ii) surface mould cooling (using Graco CP506 as lubricating substance) were investigated.
For the production of these steering cases, the Bühler SC 120 and the Idra 120 high pressure (i.e. 1200 bars) “die” casting machines were used.
After discussion with the contractors, the pre-study of the production process and the literature research, experiments were carried out on the machines under investigation.
As a result, room for quality improvement (technical changes, personal development) and lubricating substance optimisation possibilities were obvious.
To reach these conclusions, special capitals were considered and thoroughly evaluated.
The need for optimising industrial processes, the scope and target of the work (Chapter 1)
Related literature review (Chapter 2)
Description of the plant and experiments conducted (Chapter 3)
Analyses of the experimental results (Chapter 4) and
Conclusions and suggestions (Capital 5) based on the above chapters.
Translated title of the contributionSchmiermittel Optimierung im Hochdruckguss: ein Vergleich zwischen innerer und Oberflächen-Formkühlung für P661(BMW) und P672 (MB) Lenkgehäuse Produktion
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDipl.-Ing.
Awarding Institution
  • Montanuniversität
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Kepplinger, Werner Leopold, Supervisor (internal)
  • Draxler, Josef, Supervisor (internal)
Publication statusPublished - 14 Mar 2002

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