Semi-solid and squeeze casting process

A method of making a cast product, comprising:

• heating an alloy to a temperature between about 1210 and 1470° F. so that the alloy is in a liquid state;
• injecting the alloy into a vertical die casting machine cavity;
• injecting the alloy into a mold having a gated configuration, wherein the injecting further comprises a shot velocity between 3-8 inches per second and a pressure between 5,000 and 14,000 psi;
• cooling the alloy in the mold;
• and
• forming the cast product, wherein the cast product is selected bed plates, swash plates, and air conditioning compressor pistons.

A method of making a cast product, comprising:

• heating an alloy to a temperature between about 1210 and 1470° F. so that the alloy is in a liquid state;
• injecting the alloy into a vertical die casting machine cavity;
• injecting the alloy into a mold having a gated configuration, wherein the injecting further comprises a shot velocity between 3-8 inches per second and a pressure between 5,000 and 14,000 psi;
• cooling the alloy in the mold;
• and
• forming the cast product, wherein the cast product is selected from a group consisting of engine valve bodies, engine bed plates, and transmission valve bodies.

A method of making a cast product, comprising:

• heating an alloy to a temperature between about 1210 and 1470° F. so that the alloy is in a liquid state;
• injecting the alloy into a vertical die casting machine cavity;
• injecting the alloy into a mold having a gated configuration, wherein the injecting further comprises a shot velocity between 3-8 inches per second and a pressure between 5,000 and 14,000 psi;
• cooling the alloy in the mold;
• and
• forming the cast product, wherein the cast product is selected master cylinders, brake calipers, and ABS braking components.

A method of making a cast product, comprising:

• heating an alloy to a temperature between about 1210 and 1470° F. so that the alloy is in a liquid state;
• injecting the alloy into a vertical die casting machine cavity;
• injecting the alloy into a mold having a gated configuration, wherein the injecting further comprises a shot velocity between 3-8 inches per second and a pressure between 5,000 and 14,000 psi;
• cooling the alloy in the mold;
• and
• forming the cast product, wherein the cast product is selected from a group consisting of shock mounts, engine bedplates, engine valve bodies and pump housings.