Aluminium forging
Aluminium forging
The main objective pursued in the aluminum forging cycle is to eliminate graphite oils which, in addition of creating an unpleasant working environment, have a tendency to lower the temperature of the dies. Including the Dry Lub System, most of these problems have been solved and an excellent quality of the forged piece has been obtained.
A thermo-melting dry lubricant is applied to each production cycle which guarantees a good lubrication and does not reduce the temperature of the molds, improving the sliding of the alloy. This system, developed eight years ago for the “COBAPRESS” cycle and is obtaining great results for the classic forging of aluminum.
Strengths
Strengths
How the DRY LUB SYSTEM works
The Dry Lub System is an Altea patented product. It took us a lot of time and hard work to develop and test this system, during which other high-performing equipment and products were created. A hot-melt dry lubricant is applied at every production cycle. This operation ensures good lubrication and does not reduce the temperature of the dies. When it comes into contact with the hot mould, the product distributed electrostatically melts, expanding to the deepest points. This way, it creates a highly efficient release film, without leaving the moulds dirty.
Quality advantages on the finished piece
Any doubts?
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No, it must be bypassed because the powder has not to get in contact with liquids and suitable nozzles are required.
The tests are carried out with one of our equipment to be connected to 220 V current and to an air connection. They are performed with a spraying lance moved manually.
Initial tests are carried out completely free of charge.
No, as our lubricant leaves no residue.
Yes. Our release agents in addition to the detaching power are formed by compounds that hot melt on the surface of the hot mold.
Supplying the minimum quantity of release agent by the Dry Lub System, excessive deposits and plastic deformation of the metal are avoided and regular in all points; moreover on parts where there are acronyms, the characters are well highlighted.
No, indeed the finishing of the surface improves.
The result of the casting product is brilliant and without streaks.
The products used are non-toxic and largely fall within the parameters established by the EC.
The powder lubricant is applied electrostatically with our Dry Lub System. This system allows to distribute a micro layer of product on the surface of the mold.
Yes. It is possible to eliminate liquid graphite by using our powder release agents.
Dry Lub System technology for aluminium forging
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