Shock Absorber Fork Mold – Gravity Casting Process Optimization and Wear Resistance Upgrade
Shock absorber fork molds focus on wear resistance and dimensional stability, Xinfeng Mold optimizes gravity casting process to improve shock absorption part batch consistency.
Shock absorber fork gravity molds adopt step-type gating design, with filling speed controlled at 14–17 cm/s to avoid curved surface flow mark defects.
Mold cavity surface adopts high-precision polishing, with roughness controlled below Ra 1.2μm, reducing post-processing workload by 30%.
Mold steel after special thermal refining treatment has hardness of 42–47 HRC, supporting 105,000+ continuous production cycles.
Targeted exhaust structure at fork bending positions reduces cold shut defect rate to below 0.9% in seasonal temperature changes.
Mold preheating temperature is fixed at 310–350°C to eliminate internal residual stress of shock absorber structural parts.
Uniform cooling channel layout controls fork overall deformation within 0.12 mm, ensuring assembly matching accuracy.
Trial production of shock absorber fork molds requires 22 sample dimensional and appearance full inspection.
Quarterly mold surface hardening treatment extends service life by 20% for long-term mass production.
Many factories ignore bending position exhaust optimization, causing 33% of fork curved surface defect problems.
Shock absorber fork mold technology is compatible with motorcycle swingarm gravity molds in basic process parameters.
Gravity casting is the most cost-effective process for shock absorber fork mass production compared with low pressure schemes.
FAQ
Q1: What is the optimal filling speed for shock absorber fork molds? A1: The standard gravity filling speed is 14–17 cm/s.
Q2: What is the surface roughness standard of fork mold cavity? A2: Finish polishing roughness ≤ Ra 1.2μm for less post-processing.
Q3: How many cycles can a shock absorber fork mold work? A3: Stable production cycle reaches 105,000 times.
Q4: What is the maximum allowable deformation of fork castings? A4: Overall assembly deformation is controlled within 0.12 mm.
Q5: What is the preheating temperature range for fork molds? A5: Standard preheating temperature is 310°C to 350°C.
Core Embedded Keywords: Shock Absorber Fork, Gravity Casting Mold, Motorcycle Swingarm, Mold Surface Polishing, Mold Service Life, Casting Deformation, Mold Preheating, Automotive Shock Absorber Mold, Process Optimization, Batch Production Stability
