Thermal fluid/solidification analysis of automobile part by horizontal squeeze casting process and experimental evaluation

The squeeze casting process of molten metal is very attractive for producing near net shape components with an arbitrary complicated shape. It is particularly attractive for processing engine mounting brackets with high strength at desired elongation and hardness, since the porosity of dispersed defects under the action of the pressure is remarkably reduced during squeeze casting. Therefore, to develop suspension parts, such as the knuckle, arm, and structure parts to support the automobile engine, the squeeze casting process was developed with die design and process parameter control.