Die casting technology is developing rapidly

Die-casting machine is a machine used for pressure casting, including hot-pressing chamber and cold-pressing chamber, after which they are divided into two types: straight and horizontal. The die-casting machine hydraulically injects the molten metal into the mold under pressure to cool and form. After the mold is opened, a solid metal casting can be obtained, which is initially used for die-casting type.

With the progress of science and technology and industrial production, especially with the development of industries such as automobiles, motorcycles and household appliances, die-casting technology has achieved extremely rapid development.

At present, the problems in the process of vehicle die-casting: in the frame production and die-casting process, the die-casting of different parts of the frame requires different die-casting machines. A single die-casting machine in the factory is used to die-cast individual frame components. Then, factory workers or robot systems will assemble or fix the die-cast components of each die-casting machine together to form a frame.

Therefore, the die-casting process of auto parts usually requires a high cost, and it is necessary to improve the die-casting machine and related die-casting methods, especially to reduce the die-casting work of the final assembly into the frame.

The latest technology reduces Model Y casting parts from 70 to 1

According to reports, Tesla executive Tao Lin said that Tesla’s die casting machine uses the latest aluminum casting process, which will reduce the casting parts of Tesla Model Y from 70 to 4, and then reduce it. Up to one, while greatly improving the structural stability of the body.

Model Y cast parts are Tesla's first application using its new aluminum casting process.

In this regard, Elon Musk said: “Tesla is using aluminum castings instead of a series of stampings. We will reduce 70 parts to 4 parts and then 1 part to reduce weight and improve MBH, reducing costs and greatly reducing capital expenditures applies to all robots that put together 70 parts in the past."

Today, Tesla has made several major manufacturing improvements for the Model Y production plan, including the creation of a huge new casting machine to produce most of a Model Y frame.