Give a Kid a Hammer and the whole World becomes a Nail

When you give a child something that resembles a hammer in any way, they will start to hammer on things. So, to the kid, the whole world looks like a nail. I have talked a lot about the possibilities of Rheocasting on this channel.

So, am I the kid, and my hammer is Rheocasting?

Lately, interest in Semi-Solid Casting has risen to new heights, and many people have contacted me regarding new ideal projects for Rheocasting. Now, every application that is a bit more complex should be done with Rheocasting!

You would be surprised if I spent the most time explaining why Rheocasting is a bad idea for their projects. Rheocasting is just a different melt processing technique for High-Pressure Die-Casting. That melt processing allows Rheocasting to expand the limits of HPDC, not replace it!

Also, you cannot just add Rheocasting, and all your problems will disappear. Rheocasting needs adaptations in the tool design, casting process, and alloy selection. This lies at the core of why I talk people out of Rheocasting.

The impact of tool design with proper thermal management, vacuum systems and micro spraying is far greater than adding semi-solid casting to a part without property requirements and an unfit tool.

HPDC is not coming to an end; it has a bright future, and many foundries haven’t even reached the limits of its potential. Implementing better process equipment and tool design will have a far greater impact on part quality and output than you think!

A lack of Process Technology is the Bottleneck

Rheocasting needs proper tooling and process technology in any way to utilise its outstanding properties. Without these improvements in the casting process, you will get a crappy Rheocasting part. Rheocasting, like HPDC, needs a good thermal management and casting process to succeed.

However, if you want to push the limits of HPDC and acquire new profitable castings for your foundries, and you’ve done your homework with the process technology, you have a beautiful blue ocean scenario!

Leveraging Rheocasting for thermal management applications, leak-tight castings, structural castings, or even Gigacastings is wide open. You can produce castings that no other foundry can do on smaller machines, generate cost advantages for your customers, and enjoy a nice margin for yourself.

When you want to learn more about these applications and find out which is best suited for your foundry, the Rheocasting Workshop from Casting-Campus GmbH is ideal for you. Schedule a Free Consultation Call down below.