A Design Study in Metal Matrix Composite Castings
- AAAV Transmission Case
Mold
Design
Considering the issues of
parting line placement and mold orientation, three mold design options were considered.
-- Option A- Low
Parting line with the Base Plate Down in the Drag
-- Option B- Low Parting Line with
Spline Section Down in the Drag
-- Option C - Middle Level Parting
Line with Spline Section Down in the Drag.
Choose
the mold design
(Option A, B or C)
which places the critical feature in
the lower section of the mold and minimizes metal fall.
