Design Element | Suggestion (Industry Standard Values) | Reason / Explanation |
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Wall Thickness | Typical range: 1.0 - 3.0 mm (ideal: ~2.0 mm) | Ensures uniform cooling and minimizes shrinkage defects, porosity, and warpage. |
Corner Radii | Minimum internal radii: 0.5 - 1.5 mm | Reduces stress concentrations and enhances metal flow, decreasing cracking risks. |
Draft Angles | Standard draft: 1° to 3° per side (min. 1°) | Facilitates easy part removal from the die, reducing mold wear and surface defects. |
Fillets | Internal fillet radii: at least 0.5 - 1.0 mm | Improves metal flow, reduces stress concentration, and prevents cracks or fractures. |
Ribs | Thickness approx. 50-75% of adjacent wall thickness | Adds strength without creating excessive thickness, preventing shrinkage porosity and distortion. |
Rib Height | Height ≤ 5 times rib thickness (max. recommended) | Maintains structural integrity without causing mold filling and solidification issues. |
Holes | Min. hole diameter: 1.5 mm; depth-to-diameter ratio ≤ 3:1 | Ensures castability, easy mold filling, and prevents premature mold deterioration or sticking. |
Parting Line | Keep parting lines flat/simple; flash ≤ 0.15 mm | Simplifies tool design, reduces flash formation, and improves dimensional accuracy. |
Inserts | Min. insert embedment: 2x insert diameter | Ensures stable positioning and strong integration of inserts into the casting. |
Text and Logos | Height/depth of lettering: at least 0.4 - 0.6 mm | Achieves clarity, avoids filling issues, and ensures legibility. |
Cooling Systems | Cooling channel distance from cavity: 15 - 25 mm | Provides uniform cooling and effective solidification, maintaining optimal mechanical properties. |