Low Pressure Process
Define the parameters for a low pressure die casting process.
Location: High Pressure is an option on the Basic Setup icon on the Casting ribbon
Low pressure die casting is a metal casting process generally used in situations that require high-quality manufacturing. In low pressure casting, molten aluminum is slowly drawn into a metal mold or die through a riser tube while kept under constant and controlled pressure. This process helps avoid oxidation, cold shuts, and air inclusions, generally producing excellent surface finish and highly accurate dimensions. However, it is much slower and therefore more costly than high pressure die casting.
Define Low Pressure Parameters
-
Click
next to the
Basic Setup icon, then select Low Pressure.
- Optional:
Enable Use stalk and enter a value for its
Distance.
Low Pressure Options
- Distance
- Enter the distance between the free surface in the crucible and the mold
(gate). This value must be > 0.
Pressure will start at 0 because
Inspire Cast calculates 
internally.
