Die Casting: Evaluating the Performance of a Production Die

How many shots can be made before breakdowns or quality problems occur? Can the die be run consistently with no stuck parts, no build-up on parting line, no slide problems, no solder or fusion? No die will run forever without some amount of maintenance. It is always more desirable to perform regularly scheduled maintenance to prevent unscheduled downtime than to run a die until you have a problem. It is a good idea to develop a repair order form and keep this with the tool file. Keeping records of "die caused" downtime will highlight the routine maintenance that needs to be done to a die. This work can then be scheduled at a convenient time, such as at the beginning of a shift, to prevent conditions from getting to the point of producing scrap. The Die Casting: Evaluating the Performance of a Production Die mobile app allows you to replace your paper checklist with a handheld mobile device like a smartphone or tablet. The mobile form includes fields to document items such as customer, die number, part number, date and inspected by. Once the mobile app is filled out a secure PDF is generated. The PDF is easy to share, and a copy is stored in your account for your foundry and die casting records. You can also use the App Builder to personalize and customize this mobile form.