Performance Analyses and Experimental Verification for the Clamping Mechanism of Die Casting Machine

Abstract:

The research object of this paper is double-toggle clamping mechanism of DC3500 die casting. The theoretical formulas of stroke ratio and force amplification are proposed and the prototype model is established in ADAMS to generate kinematic and mechanical curves. Moreover, experimental values are used to verify the validity of the theoretical formulas and simulation model, and the causes of experimental error are gaven. Thus, the theoretical model can be adopted directly for the design of larger double-toggle clamping mechanism to simplify the design cycle.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 464)
• Pages: 116-122
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.464.116
• Online since: November 2013
• Authors: Guo Yin Wu*, Wen Cheng Tang, Shui Ping Wan
• Keywords: Die Casting, Double-Toggle Clamping Mechanism, Experimental Verification, Force Amplification, Stroke Ratio

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