Catalogo Die Cast DME

Die Cast
For Die Makers and Die Casters
Three Ways to Increase Your Productivity
1. USE D-M-E STANDARD "A" OR "B" SERIES MOLD BASES.

With the appropriate sprue spreader and bushing installed,
or a shot-sleeve hole bored to your specifications, D-M-E
Standard "A" or "B" Series Bases are readily adapted for zinc
and aluminum die casting. See page 7.
2. USE D-M-E STANDARD DIE BLOCKS, PLATES AND OTHER

COMPONENTS. With D-M-E's wide range of plates, die
blocks, retainer sets, ejector pins and other die components
you can design a complete die buildup to suit your specific
needs and still retain the full benefits of D-M-E quality,
For Die Makers and Die Casters
standardization and service. See page 8.
3. USE D-M-E STANDARD UNIT DIES. For both long and short
runs, for zinc or aluminum D-M-E offers both single and
DIE BLOCKS,
PLATES AND COMPONENTS double unit dies in a variety of sizes. Replacement units
are available in D-M-E No. 2, No. 3 and No. 5 Steel.
See pages 10-19.
STANDARD Unit Die Replacement Parts .............................................. page 19

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UNIT DIES
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Replacement Sprue Spreaders (previous style) ................ page 20
Sprue and Runner Spreaders and

Bushings (for Zinc) ....................................................pages 20-28
DIE CLAMPS
Die Clamps......................................................................... page 29
Information available on
D-M-E Standard Unit Die Holders and Replacement Units
To assist designers in saving time on laying out cavities and cores
within D-M-E Standard Unit Dies, CAD Data can be downloaded
from www.dme.net. The general dimensions of D-M-E’s complete
line of Standard Unit Dies for zinc and aluminum are shown on
page 19.
SPRUE SPREADERS AND BUSHINGS
U.S. 800-626-6653 N Canada 800-387-6600 N www.dme.net

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Die Cast Die Assemblies
For Zinc and Aluminum Die Casting
The economy of using standard mold assemblies for zinc and

aluminum die casting has been well established over the years.
Standard "A" and "B" Series Mold Bases are both widely used.
For zinc die casting, a D-M-E Standard Water-cooled Sprue
Spreader and Bushing are installed in place of the sprue bushing
and sprue puller pin used in plastics molds. For aluminum, a
shot-sleeve hole is bored to customer specifications.
ALUMINUM DIE CAST DIES

When ordering, please specify:
1. Item Number of "A" or "B" Series Mold Base.
2. No. 2 or No. 3 Steel (No. 5 Steel available on special order).
Provide a dimensioned drawing with diameter and location of shot-sleeve
Die Cast
hole. Prices will be quoted per your drawing.
ZINC DIE CAST DIES
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When ordering, please specify:
Die Cast Die Assemblies

1. Item Number of "A" or "B" Series Mold Base.
2. No. 2 or No. 3 Steel (No. 5 Steel available on special order).
3. Item numbers of Spreader and Bushing required.
4. If Spreader location is off-center, please supply a
dimensioned drawing.
See pages 21-28 for Spreaders and Bushings. Installation costs for
Spreader and Bushing will be quoted per your drawing or specifications.
D-M-E Standard "A" Series Mold Base FOR ZINC OR ALUMINUM DIES
with D-M-E Standard Water-cooled
Sprue Spreader and Bushing installed Prices can also be quoted per your drawing for the following
for zinc die casting.
additional work:
N cavity and core insert pockets
N core slide pockets
N shot plugs (furnish and install)
N runners and kicker pads
N knock-out holes
N ejector pin installation
N pipe clearance holes
N water lines and eye bolt holes
N special clamp slots

D-M-E Standard "B" Series Mold Base with a
shot-sleeve hole for aluminum die casting.

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Die Cast Die Components
In addition to the use of "A" and "B" Series Mold Bases for die casting as
outlined on the previous page, die cast die assemblies can be constructed
using D-M-E Standard Components. The drawing below illustrates a
"two-plate" die cast die designed entirely with standard components.
Complete specifications and prices for the components can be found on
the pages listed below.
CAVITY RETAINER SETS
PAGES 11-18
CAVITY RETAINER SET SPRUE BUSHING SPRUE SPREADER
EJECTOR HOUSINGS
PAGES 11-14
Die Cast Die Components
EJECTOR PIN EJECTOR PLATE
EJECTOR HOUSING EJECTOR RETAINER PLATE

MISCELLANEOUS PLATES
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ADDITIONAL DIE CAST DIE COMPONENTS FROM D-M-E
Cascade Water Junctions..............................................................41-42

Cooling Items .................................................................................32-44
Core Pins ..................................................................................76-77, 88
Die Clamps.......................................................................................... 29
SPREADERS AND BUSHINGS Die Springs.................................................................................104-107
PAGES 20-28 Dowel Pins (solid and tubular)...................................................101-103
Ejector Pins .................................................................. 67-71, 80-83, 90
Ejector Sleeves ............................................................ 72-73, 84-85, 91
Ejector Blades .............................................................. 74-75, 86-87, 92
Guided Ejection System.................................................................51-52
Guide Pins and Bushings ................................................... 45-50, 55-65
Hoist Rings.................................................................................109-111
Jiffy-Tite and Jiffy-Matic Connectors ...........................................33-37
Socket Head Cap Screws ..............................................................95-96
Support Pillars and Stop Pins ..................................................53-54, 66
EJECTOR PINS, CORE PINS AND SLEEVES
PAGES 67-73, 76-77, 80-85, 88

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Standard Unit Dies

How long does it take to remove a die from a press and
replace it (die changeover)? “For small dies,” die casters say,
“it can take one and a half to two hours. For large dies…two
days, three days, sometimes four days.” Downtime like this is
unacceptable for die casters. That's why so many of them are
now investing in D-M-E Standard Unit Die Holders for both
long and short run zinc and aluminum die casting.
20-MINUTE DIE CHANGEOVERS

D-M-E Standard Unit Die Holders and Replacement Units
are “made for each other.” They’re designed and ground
to such close tolerances that die casters can remove
Replacement Units from the Holders and put new ones in
within 20 minutes or less. This cuts downtime and enables
a die caster to increase productivity and profitability on
both long- and short-run jobs.
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FOUR TYPES OF HOLDERS
You can get four types of Standard Unit Die Holders from
D-M-E: Single Unit; Double Unit; Single Heavy-Duty Unit;
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Double Heavy-Duty Unit. They are precision engineered
Standard Unit Dies

and constructed of high quality die steels to withstand the
increasingly higher pressures and injection speeds of today’s
die casting machines.
STANDARD REPLACEMENT UNITS

D-M-E Standard and Standard Heavy-Duty Replacement Units are precision made and completely interchangeable when used
with their matching Standard and Standard Heavy-Duty Unit Die Holders. Replacement Units are available in D-M-E No. 2,
No. 3, or No. 5 Steel. The more popular sizes are carried in stock for immediate delivery.
D-M-E NO. 2 STEEL D-M-E NO. 3 STEEL D-M-E NO. 5 STEEL

An AISI 4130 type steel. It is An exceptionally clean P-20 AISI A thermal-shock resistant, hotwork die
pre-heat treated to approximately 4130 (modified) type cavity steel, steel (H-13 type). Supplied fully annealed,
302 Bhn (32 HRC) to withstand the pre-heat treated to 277-321 Bhn approx. 200 Bhn (93 HRB), for easy
peening effects of flash. Its high- (28-35 HRC). It provides high machinability, it can be subsequently
strength steel is ideal for applications hardness, good machinability, heat treated to the desired hardness
where cavity inserts will be used and exceptional polishability. with a minimum of deformation. Ideal for
in the Replacement Units. It also provides excellent tool life, aluminum and most long run die casting
especially for zinc die cast dies. applications. D-M-E No. 5 Steel meets
or exceeds the acceptance criteria
established by the NADCA as
REPLACEMENT UNITS IN ANY STEEL OR HARDNESS detailed in Technical Digest
REQUIRED ARE AVAILABLE ON SPECIAL ORDER Number 01-80-01 D.

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Standard Unit Dies
Pre-Engineered Design Features

N Maximum Cavity Area for Greater Range of Jobs
Three sides of Replacement Units are open for
placement of core slides or water lines
N Rigid Center Section for Longer Die Life

Center Section is made from D-M-E No. 5 Steel (H-13
type) heat treated to 42-46 Rockwell C. Upper and
lower halves are recessed for added rigidity
N Accurate Alignment for Minimum Wear

D-M-E STANDARD SINGLE UNIT DIE HOLDER Six Leader Pins and six Return Pins (four of each in
WITH REPLACEMENT UNIT Single Unit Holders) provide better alignment and
permit uniform control of Ejector Plate
N Positive Locking of Interchangeable Units

Precision made center section has solid horizontal and
vertical keys for positive locking of Replacement Units.
Standard Unit Dies
Pry-bar slots facilitate removal of units
N Wedge Clamps and Solid Steel Wedge Locks

"Beef Up" Safety
To "beef up" safety and speed die changeovers, D-M-E
Single and Double Unit Die Holders are equipped with
wedge clamps with heavy-duty socket screws. D-M-E
Single and Double Heavy-Duty Unit Die Holders have
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solid steel wedge locks for the same purposes
D-M-E STANDARD DOUBLE UNIT DIE HOLDER On the smaller D-M-E Single and Double Unit Die
WITH REPLACEMENT UNITS Holders a specially developed "space-saver" design
with heavy-duty socket screws makes equally fast
die changeovers possible
N Designed for Zinc or Aluminum Applications

Available with Water-cooled Sprue Spreader and
Bushing installed for zinc or with shot-sleeve hole
bored to specifications for aluminum die casting
D-M-E STANDARD HEAVY-DUTY DOUBLE UNIT DIE

HOLDER WITH REPLACEMENT UNITS

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Single Unit Die Holders

Designed for smaller die casting machines (50-150 ton)
13.875
9.875
U.S. Pat. No. 2956321

Can. Pat. No. 620895 VIEW Y-Y 5.875
1.875
Die Cast
2.875
12.875
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Y Y

2.875
1.3125
5.25 4.375
ITEM NUMBERS SHOWN ARE FOR UNIT HOLDERS ONLY AND DO NOT
DCS-108 SINGLE UNIT DIE HOLDERS INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT UNITS, SEE PAGE 17.
CENTER SECTION
FOR OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS, SEE PAGE 19.
No. 5 Steel (H-13 type), heat treated to 42-46 Rockwell C
ITEM NET REPLACEMENT
TOP CLAMPING PLATE NUMBER WEIGHT UNIT SIZE
No. 2 Steel (AISI 4130 type), pre-heat treated to 271-321 Bhn DCS-108-A
300 8.000 x 9.875
DCS-108-Z
EJECTOR HOUSING
High Carbon Steel, pre-heat treated to approx. 300 Bhn
FOR ZINC
Spreader and Bushing specified will be installed. Cost of Spreader,
Bushing and installation included in List Prices.
WHEN ORDERING FROM PAGES 11-12, PLEASE SPECIFY:
FOR ALUMINUM 1. Quantity and Item Number
Straight shot sleeve hole bored to your specifications included in 2. Bushing and Spreader Item Numbers (for Zinc) See pages 20-28
List Prices. (Please supply a dimensioned drawing.) 3. Shot-Sleeve Diameter and Location (for Aluminum)
4. Method of Shipment

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U.S. Pat. No. 2956321

For Zinc and Aluminum Die Casting Can. Pat. No. 620895
X
VIEW Y-Y
2.375
A
Y Y
H B
C S
DCS-1012, DCS-1215 and DCS-1518 SINGLE UNIT DIE HOLDERS

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No. 5 Steel (H-13 type), pre-heat treated to approx. 200 Bhn (94 HRB)
TOP CLAMPING PLATE
No. 2 Steel (AISI 4130 type), pre-heat treated to 369-321 Bhn (28-34 HRC)
EJECTOR HOUSING
1012 and 1215: High Carbon Steel, pre-heat treated to approx. 300 Bhn (32 HRC)
1518: No. 2 Steel (AISI 4130 type), pre-heat treated to 271-321 Bhn (28-34 HRC)
FOR ZINC
Spreader and Bushing specified will be installed. Cost of Spreader, Bushing and installation included in List Prices.
FOR ALUMINUM
Straight shot sleeve hole bored to your specifications included in List Prices. (Please supply a dimensioned drawing.)
W L H N C S X A B
NUMBER WEIGHT UNIT SIZE
DCS-1012-A
11.875 17.875 15.125 6.000 5.125 2.0625 8.000 3.375 3.375 535 9.875 x 11.875
DCS-1012-Z
DCS-1215-A
14.875 21.000 16.250 6.125 5.250 2.0625 9.125 3.875 3.875 835 11.875 x 14.875
DCS-1215-Z
DCS-1518-A
17.875 24.000 18.125 7.000 5.625 2.3125 9.125 4.375 4.375 1296 14.875 x 17.875
DCS-1518-Z
ITEM NUMBERS SHOWN ARE FOR UNIT HOLDERS ONLY AND DO NOT INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT UNITS, SEE PAGE 17.

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Double Unit Die Holders

Designed for smaller die casting machines (50-150 ton)
19.750
9.875
U.S. Pat. No. 2956321

Can. Pat. No. 620895 3.750 8
VIEW Y-Y
1.875
Die Cast
2.875
12.875
Y Y
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2.875

1.3125
5.250 4.375
6.875
DC -108 DOUBLE UNIT DIE HOLDERS ITEM NUMBERS SHOWN ARE FOR UNIT HOLDERS ONLY AND
DO NOT INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT UNITS, SEE PAGE 17.
CENTER SECTION
TOP CLAMPING PLATE ITEM NET REPLACEMENT
No. 2 Steel (AISI 4130 type), pre-heat treated to 271-321 Bhn
DC-108-A
340 8.000 x 9.875
EJECTOR HOUSING DC-108-Z
High Carbon Steel, pre-heat treated to approx. 300 Bhn
FOR ZINC
Spreader and Bushing specified will be installed. Cost of Spreader,
Bushing and installation included in List Prices.
FOR ALUMINUM WHEN ORDERING FROM PAGES 13-14, PLEASE SPECIFY:
Straight shot sleeve hole bored to your specifications included in 1. Quantity and Item Number
List Prices. (Please supply a dimensioned drawing.) 2. Bushing and Spreader Item Numbers (for Zinc) See pages 20-28
3. Shot-Sleeve Diameter and Location (for Aluminum)

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U.S. Pat. No. 2956321

VIEW Y-Y
2.375
Y H
Y B
C S
DC-1012, DC-1215 and DC-1518 DOUBLE UNIT DIE HOLDERS

CENTER SECTION
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TOP CLAMPING PLATE

EJECTOR HOUSING
1012 & 1215: High Carbon Steel, pre-heat treated to approx. 300 Bhn
1518: No. 2 Steel (AISI 4130 type), pre-heat treated to 269-321 Bhn
FOR ZINC
FOR ALUMINUM

W L H N C S X A B
DC-1012-A
11.875 25.0625 15.125 6.000 5.125 2.0625 5.3125 3.375 3.375 645 9.875 x 11.875
DC-1012-Z
DC-1215-A
14.875 29.750 16.250 6.125 5.250 2.0625 6.000 3.875 3.875 935 11.875 x 14.875
DC-1215-Z
DC-1518-A
17.875 35.750 18.125 7.000 5.875 2.3125 6.000 4.375 4.375 1554 14.875 x 17.875
DC-1518-Z

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Single Heavy-Duty Unit Die Holders

L
X VIEW Y-Y
U.S. Pat. No. 2956321
Can. Pat. No. 620895
3.375
Die Cast
A
Y Y
H H
B
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Single Heavy-Duty Unit Die Holders
C
S
DCS-1215 AND DCS-1518 HEAVY-DUTY SINGLE UNIT DIE HOLDERS

CENTER SECTION
TOP CLAMPING PLATE AND EJECTOR HOUSING
FOR ZINC
FOR ALUMINUM
W L H N C S X A B
DCS-1215-A-HD
14.875 25.000 22.250 9.125 7.250 2.5625 9.125 4.875 4.875 1442 11.875 x 14.875
DCS-1215-Z-HD
DCS-1518-A-HD
17.875 28.500 24.625 9.500 7.625 2.8125 9.125 5.875 5.875 2399 14.875 x 17.875
DCS-1518-Z-HD
ITEM NUMBERS SHOWN ARE FOR UNIT HOLDERS ONLY AND
DO NOT INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT UNITS, SEE PAGE 18. WHEN ORDERING FROM PAGES 15-16, PLEASE SPECIFY:
FOR OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS, SEE PAGE 19. 1. Quantity and Item Number
2. Bushing and Spreader Item Numbers (for Zinc) See pages 20-28
3. Shot-Sleeve Diameter and Location (for Aluminum)

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Double Heavy-Duty Unit Die Holders
U.S. Pat. No. 2956321

VIEW Y-Y X
3.375
Double Heavy-Duty Unit Die Holders
Y
H
B
S
C
DC-1215 and DC-1518 HEAVY-DUTY DOUBLE UNIT DIE HOLDERS

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CENTER SECTION
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TOP CLAMPING PLATE AND EJECTOR HOUSING
FOR ZINC
Spreader and Bushing specified will be installed. Cost of Spreader, Bushing and
installation included in List Prices.
FOR ALUMINUM
Straight shot sleeve hole bored to your specifications included in List Prices.
(Please supply a dimensioned drawing.)

W L H N C S X A B
DC-1215-A-HD
14.875 37.750 22.250 9.125 7.250 2.5625 6.000 4.875 4.875 1794 11.875 x 14.875
DC-1215-Z-HD
DC-1518-A-HD
17.875 44.750 24.625 9.500 7.625 2.8125 6.000 5.875 5.875 2635 14.875 x 17.875
DC-1518-Z-HD

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Replacement Units
For Zinc and Aluminum Unit Dies
D D
W
W
U.S. Pat. No. 2956321

VIEW Y-Y
VIEW Y-Y
A
A
Die Cast
Y Y
Y Y B B
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Replacement Units
M M
U-108-D STANDARD REPLACEMENT UNIT U-1012-D, U-1215-D AND U-1518-D
STANDARD REPLACEMENT UNITS
STANDARD REPLACEMENT UNITS ARE AVAILABLE IN:

D-M-E No. 2 Steel (AISI 4130 type), pre-heat treated to 269-321 Bhn
D-M-E No. 3 Steel (P-20 type), pre-heat treated to 277-321 Bhn
D-M-E No. 5 Steel (H-13 type), annealed – approximately 200 Bhn
Thickness of “A” and “B” Plates are finished .040" oversize (.020" per side) to permit finish grinding after heat treatment.
D-M-E No. 5 Steel meets or exceeds the acceptance criteria established by the NADCA as detailed in
Technical Digest Number 01-80-01 D.
ITEM NET
D W A B M
NUMBER WEIGHT
U-108-D 8.000 9.875 2.875 2.875 6.875 154
U-1012-D 9.875 11.875 3.375 3.375 8.375 264
U-1215-D 11.875 14.875 3.875 3.875 11.000 462
U-1518-D 14.875 17.875 4.375 4.375 13.000 765
WHEN ORDERING, PLEASE SPECIFY:

1. Quantity and Item Number
2. No. 2, No. 3 or No. 5 Steel

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Heavy-Duty Replacement Units
For Zinc and Aluminum Unit Dies U.S. Pat. No. 2956321
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VIEW Y-Y
Heavy-Duty Replacement Units
Y Y
B
M
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STANDARD HEAVY-DUTY REPLACEMENT UNITS ARE AVAILABLE IN:

D-M-E No. 2 Steel (AISI 4130 type), pre-heat treated to 271-321 Bhn (28-34 HRC)
D-M-E No. 3 Steel (P-20 type), pre-heat treated to 271-321 Bhn (28-34 HRC)
D-M-E No. 5 Steel (H-13 type), annealed – approximately 200 Bhn
Thickness of “A” and “B” Plates are finished 040" oversize (.020" per side) to permit finish grinding after heat treatment.
D-M-E No. 5 Steel meets or exceeds the acceptance criteria established by the NADCA as detailed in
Technical Digest Number 01-80-01 D.
ITEM NET
D W A B M
NUMBER WEIGHT
U-1215-HD 11.875 14.875 4.875 4.875 10.250 562
U-1518-HD 14.875 17.875 5.875 5.875 12.000 990
WHEN ORDERING, PLEASE SPECIFY:

1. Quantity and Item Number
2. No. 2, No. 3 or No. 5 Steel

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Master Layouts for Die Cast Die Designers
Information available on D-M-E Standard Unit Die Holders and Replacement Units
To assist designers in saving time on laying out cavities and cores within D-M-E Standard Unit Dies, CAD Data can be
downloaded from www.dme.net. The general dimensions of D-M-E’s complete line of Standard Unit Dies for zinc and
aluminum are shown below.
General dimensions - General dimensions -

Single Unit Die Holders Double Unit Die Holders
D
L
S W
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X
S
D X
D
W L
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Master Layouts for Die Cast Die Designers

General Dimensions and Item Numbers of D-M-E Standard Unit Dies
REPLACEMENT UNIT SIZE DOUBLE UNIT DIE HOLDERS SINGLE UNIT DIE HOLDERS
ITEM ITEM ITEM
D W XD LD XS LS
NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER
U-108-D 8.000 9.875 DC-108 3.750 19.750 DCS-108 5.875 13.875
U-1012-D 9.875 11.875 DC-1012 5.3125 25.0625 DCS-1012 8.000 17.875
U-1215-D 11.875 14.875 DC-1215 6.000 29.750 DCS-1215 9.125 21.000
U-1518-D 14.875 17.875 DC-1518 6.000 35.750 DCS-1518 9.125 24.000
U-1215-HD 11.875 14.875 DC-1215-HD 6.000 37.750 DCS-1215-HD 9.125 25.000
U-1518-HD 14.875 17.875 DC-1518-HD 6.000 44.750 DCS-1518-HD 9.125 28.500
Replacement Parts for Unit Holders & Replacement Units

REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR UNIT HOLDERS Ejector Assemblies (Ejector Plate and
ITEM USED WITH Ejector Return Pins) with Return Pins
DESCRIPTION
NUMBER UNIT HOLDERS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR REPLACEMENT UNITS
DCR0001 WEDGE CLAMP WITH LATCH (UPPER) ITEM USED WITH NET
DCS-1012
DCR0002 WEDGE CLAMP WITH LATCH (LOWER, LEFT) and NUMBER REPLACEMENT UNIT WEIGHT
DC-1012 EA-108-D U-108-D 26
DCR0003 WEDGE CLAMP WITH LATCH (LOWER, RIGHT)
DCR0005 WEDGE CLAMP WITH LATCH (UPPER) EA-1012-D U-1012-D 36
DCS-1215 and DC-1215
DCR0006 WEDGE CLAMP WITH LATCH (LOWER) EA-1215-D U-1215-D 62
DCR0008 WEDGE CLAMP WITH LATCH (UPPER) EA-1518-D U-1518-D 98
DCS-1518 and DC-1518
DCR0009 WEDGE CLAMP WITH LATCH (LOWER) EA-1215-HD U-1215-HD 68
DCR0011 WEDGE CLAMP DC and DCS-1215-HD EA-1518-HD U-1518-HD 103
DCR0013 WEDGE CLAMP DC and DCS-1518-HD
For other replacement items, contact D-M-E.

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Sprue Spreaders
For Replacement Purposes in Existing Zinc Die Cast Dies

(Not for use with aluminum, magnesium, brass, lead or other non-zinc materials)
STRAIGHT SPRUE SPREADERS

(Cascade and Baffle Types)
D
BAFFLE TYPE
(VARIOUS NPT)
BAFFLE TYPE ONLY A B
TAPERED SPRUE SPREADERS

(Cascade and Baffle Types)
4º
Sprue Spreaders
BAFFLE TYPE ONLY A B

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Die Cast
(1/4 NPT)
ITEM NUMBER SIZE/TYPE (STYLE) ØD A B

DC-10 Small/Baffle 1.45 1.25 1.50
DC-15 Small/Baffle 1.50 1.25 1.50
DC-18 Small/Cascade 1.50 1.25 1.50
DC-20 Medium/Baffle 1.68 1.37 2.25
DC-25 Medium/Baffle 1.87 1.37 2.25
DC-28 Medium/Cascade 1.87 1.37 2.25
DC-110 Large/Baffle (Short) 2.06 1.37 2.19
DC-113 Large/Cascade (Short) 2.06 1.37 2.19
DC-115 Large/Baffle (Short) 2.12 1.37 2.19
DC-118 Large/Cascade (Short) 2.12 1.37 2.19
DC-210 Large/Baffle (Long) 2.06 1.37 3.69
DC-213 Large/Cascade (Long) 2.06 1.37 3.69
DC-215 Large/Baffle (Long) 2.12 1.37 3.69
DC-218 Large/Cascade (Long) 2.12 1.37 3.69
FOR MATING BUSHINGS, SEE PAGES 21-24

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Constant Area Sprue Spreaders and Sprue Bushings
Exclusively for Zinc Die Casting

MORE QUALITY PARTS PER HOUR!
ÊN Constant cross-sectional area reduces turbulence and porosity…

IMPROVES PART QUALITY
ÊN Permits faster cavity fill…INCREASES PRODUCTIVITY
ÊN Reduces shot pressure and clamp tonnage requirements
ÊN Can be used with either baffle or cascade type cooling
SPRUE SPREADERS
D-M-E Constant Area Sprue Spreaders for zinc die casting were developed after
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extensive laboratory research. The results of this investigation proved that the metal
TYPICAL APPLICATION feed system should be designed with a constant cross-sectional area through the
WITH BAFFLE TYPE COOLING runner system to the gate. This cross-sectional area should be equal to or less than
the minimum die inlet area.
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D-M-E Sprue Spreaders are contoured to provide constant area* and control metal
flow through the bushing to within .002 in.2. This improved metal flow permits faster
cavity fill, while reducing both shot pressure and clamp tonnage requirements. Lower
shot pressure combined with constant cross-sectional flow reduces turbulence and
porosity. The result: Increased productivity and improved part quality.
Precision made of heat treated AISI H-13 steel, D-M-E Sprue Spreaders are available in
three sizes (small, medium and large) and two styles (short and long). All Sprue Spreaders
are designed to provide two types of cooling, no longer requiring separate body styles.
All spreaders are supplied with baffles installed for baffle type cooling (FIGURE 1).
If cascade type cooling is preferred, simply replace the baffle with a cascade water
junction** (FIGURE 2). Either way, the spreader's uniform center cooling design
provides ample water flow for faster cycles.
FIGURE 1
WITH CASCADE TYPE COOLING
*The constant cross-sectional area at any given point will be:
.330 in.2 for the small spreader and bushing assemblies (DC-30 and 40 series);
.450 in.2 for the medium spreader and bushing assemblies (DC-50 and 60 series); and
.780 in.2 for the large spreader and bushing assemblies (DC-300 and 400 series).
**See Cascade Water Junctions on page 42.

(WATER) OUT
(WATER) IN
SPRUE BUSHINGS
D-M-E Sprue Bushings for zinc die casting are also precision made of heat treated AISI
H-13 steel. They are designed for maximum water cooling capacity and are hermetically
brazed and 100 percent leak-tested at 1800 psi. The spherical seat is precision ground
and polished to provide a positive seal with the machine nozzle.
FIGURE 2

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(Small Size)
For Zinc Die Casting
Sprue Spreaders (Small) CROSS SECTIONAL AREA = .330 in.2

1.25 1.370 1.25 1.900
.2500 .2500 “X”

DIA (4) DIA (4)
1/4-20 x .62 (2)
.0005 .0005
1.6240 1.6240
DIA DIA
.500 R
PARTING PARTING LINE
Constant Area Sprue Spreaders and Sprue Bushings (Small Size)
.100 LINE 1/8-27 .100

1/8-27 N.P.T. (3) 45º
N.P.T. (3) TYP. “X”
.75 .75
1.71 1.85
SECTION “X-X” SHORT STYLE SECTION “X-X” LONG STYLE VIEW “X-X”
NOTES:
1. Both short and long style runner spreaders
may be used with baffle type or cascade
type cooling.
2. To maintain constant area for metal flow, SPRUE SPREADERS (SMALL)
always use short style spreaders with ITEM NUMBER STYLE REPLACES
short style bushings and long style
spreaders with long style bushings. DC-30 Short DC-31, DC-32
3. Inlet diameter of the sprue bushing DC-40 Long DC-41, DC-42
should be equal to or smaller than the
outlet diameter of the gooseneck.
4. Sprue Spreaders are premachined for
ejector pins.
Sprue Bushings (Small)

1.750 2.125
.56 .68 1/8-27 N.P.T. (2) “X”
.000 .000
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.002 5º 2.123 .002 5º 2.123

1.500 .687 DIA 1.500 .625 DIA
Die Cast
DIA DIA
DIA R DIA R
1.250 1.625 “X”

SPRUE BUSHINGS (SMALL - SHORT STYLE) SPRUE BUSHINGS (SMALL - LONG STYLE)
ITEM NUMBER R REPLACES ITEM NUMBER R REPLACES
DC-33 .750 DC-3 DC-44 .750 DC-4
DC-35 1.000 DC-5 DC-46 1.000 DC-6
DC-37 1.515 DC-7 DC-48 1.515 DC-8

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(Medium Size)

Sprue Spreaders (Medium) CROSS SECTIONAL AREA = .450 in.2

1.375 2.163 1.375 2.643
.2500 “X”
.2500
DIA (4) DIA (4)
5/16-18 x .75 (2)

.0005 .0005
1.8740 1.8740
DIA DIA
Die Cast
.625 R
PARTING PARTING
.100 LINE 1/8-27 .100 LINE
1/8-27 45º
N.P.T. (3) TYP.
N.P.T. (3)
“X”
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.81 .81
Constant Area Sprue Spreaders and Sprue Bushings (Medium Size)

2.55 3.03
NOTES:
1. Both short and long style runner spreaders
type cooling.
2. To maintain constant area for metal flow, SPRUE SPREADERS (MEDIUM)
always use short style spreaders with ITEM NUMBER STYLE REPLACES
short style bushings and long style
spreaders with long style bushings. DC-50 Short DC-55, DC-58
3. Inlet diameter of the sprue bushing DC-60 Long DC-65, DC-68
should be equal to or smaller than the
4. Sprue Spreaders are premachined for
ejector pins.
Sprue Bushings (Medium)

2.500 3.125
.88 1.00 1/4-18 N.P.T. (2) “X”
.000 .000
.002 5º 2.373 .002
.687 DIA 5º 2.373
1.750 .718 DIA 1.750 DIA
DIA
DIA R DIA R
1.750 2.375 “X”

SPRUE BUSHINGS (MEDIUM - SHORT STYLE) SPRUE BUSHINGS (MEDIUM - LONG STYLE)
DC-51 .750 DC-21 DC-64 .750 DC-24
DC-52 1.000 DC-22 DC-66 1.000 DC-26
DC-57 1.515 DC-27 DC-69 1.515 DC-29

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(Large Size)

(Not for use with aluminum, magnesium, brass, lead or other non-zinc materials) CROSS SECTIONAL AREA = .780 in.2
Sprue Spreaders (Large) DIMENSIONS ON SHORT STYLE SAME AS LONG STYLE EXCEPT AS SHOWN
2.048 1.375 3.798 “X”
.3750
DIA (4)
3/8-16 x .75 (2)
.0005
2.4990
DIA
.750 R
Constant Area Sprue Spreaders and Sprue Bushings (Large Size)
PARTING PARTING LINE

.100 LINE .100 45º
.81 1/4-18 TYP.
N.P.T. (3) .81 “X”
2.26
3.95
NOTES:
1. Both short and long style sprue spreaders
type cooling.
2. To maintain constant area for metal flow,
always use short style spreaders with
short style bushings and long style SPRUE SPREADERS (LARGE)
spreaders with long style bushings.
3. Inlet diameter of the sprue bushing ITEM NUMBER STYLE REPLACES
should be equal to or smaller than the DC-310 Short DC-315, DC-318
4. Sprue Spreaders are premachined for DC-410 Long DC-415, DC-418
ejector pins.
Sprue Bushings (Large) DIMENSIONS ON SHORT STYLE SAME AS LONG STYLE EXCEPT AS SHOWN
“X”
2.500 4.000
1.00 1/4-18 N.P.T. (2) .50 TYP.
1.00
.000
5º .002 5º
1.031 DIA 2.500 1.000 DIA 3.123
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DIA DIA
R
Die Cast
1.875 3.000 “X”
SPRUE BUSHINGS (LARGE - SHORT STYLE) SPRUE BUSHINGS (LARGE - LONG STYLE)
DC-300 1.000 DC-100 DC-400 1.000 DC-200
DC-301 1.250 DC-101 DC-401 1.250 DC-201
DC-302 1.515 DC-102 DC-402 1.515 DC-202
DC-303 1.750 DC-103 DC-403 1.750 DC-203
DC-304 1.875 DC-104 DC-404 1.875 DC-204

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Runner Spreaders and Bushings

ÊN Production proven for casting of thin wall parts

ÊN Eliminates turbulence and reduces porosity…IMPROVES PART QUALITY
ÊN Permits faster cavity fill and sprue cooling…
REDUCES CYCLE TIME…INCREASES PRODUCTIVITY
ÊN Reduces volume of metal in sprue by 75%…
OPTIMIZES MACHINE CAPACITY…LOWERS ENERGY COSTS
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
ÊN Can be used with either cascade or baffle cooling
WITH BAFFLE TYPE COOLING RUNNER SPREADERS

D-M-E WATER COOLED
RUNNER BUSHING
D-M-E Runner Spreaders for zinc die casting were developed after extensive laboratory
and field research. The results of this research proved the metal feed system could be
improved by extending the runner into the spreader area.
Die Cast
D-M-E Runner Spreaders are manufactured to permit the die maker to machine one or
more runners into the spreader. This improved metal feed system provides faster cavity
fill, decreased cycle time, reduced porosity, improved part quality, less shot weight and
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optimization of machine capacity. In some cases, thin wall parts that cannot be produced
Runner Spreaders and Bushings

by other means can be successfully die cast by using Runner Spreaders.
D-M-E
Precision made of AISI H-13 steel, D-M-E Runner Spreaders are available in three sizes
RUNNER SPREADER
(small, medium and large) and two styles (short and long). All Runner Spreaders are
designed to provide two types of cooling, without the need for separate body styles.
They are supplied with baffles installed for baffle type cooling (FIGURE 1). If cascade type
cooling is preferred, simply replace the baffle with a cascade water junction* (FIGURE 2).
Either way, the Spreader’s uniform center cooling design provides ample water flow for
FIGURE 1
faster cycles.
WITH CASCADE TYPE COOLING The Runner Spreader is supplied at 40-46 Rc to allow the die maker to mill or EDM the
D-M-E WATER COOLED
RUNNER BUSHING runner(s) in the spreader. For optimum die performance, the runner in the spreader should
have a cross-sectional area 8% to 10% larger than the runner in the die. This will cause
the velocity of the zinc to increase as it enters the parting line of the die…permitting a
faster cavity fill and reducing cycle time.
**See Cascade Water Junctions on page 42.
(WATER) OUT
RUNNER BUSHINGS
(WATER) IN
D-M-E
D-M-E STANDARD D-M-E Runner Bushings for zinc die casting are also precision made of heat treated
CASCADE WATER
RUNNER SPREADER JUCTION AISI H-13 steel. They are designed for maximum water cooling capacity and are
hermetically brazed and 100% leak tested at 1800 psi. The spherical seat is ground
to provide a positive seal with the machine nozzle.
FIGURE 2

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Runner Spreaders and Bushings (Small Size)

RUNNER SPREADERS (SMALL)

ITEM NUMBER STYLE
ZRS-3000 Short
ZRS-4000 Long
Runner Spreaders (Small) DIMENSIONS ON SHORT STYLE SAME AS LONG STYLE EXCEPT AS SHOWN
1.535 1.350 1.910 “X”
1/4-20 TAP
ON A 1.000
10º DIE. BOLT
CIRCLE (4)
.0005
Runner Spreaders and Bushings (Small Size)
.648 1.6240 .587

DIA DIA DIA
SECTION “X-X”
1/8-27
N.P.T. (3)
45º
.75
TYP. “X”
NOTE: MAXIMUM RUNNER
1.87 2.25 DEPTH = .150
NOTES:
1. Both short and long style runner spreaders may be used with baffle type or cascade type cooling. See page 25.
2. Always use short style spreaders with short style bushings and long style spreaders with long style bushings.
3. Inlet diameter of the runner bushing should be equal to or smaller than the outlet diameter of the gooseneck.
Runner Bushings (Small) DIMENSIONS ON SHORT STYLE SAME AS LONG STYLE EXCEPT AS SHOWN
1.750 2.125
“X”
.56 .68 1/8-27 N.P.T. (2)
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Die Cast
.000
.660 DIA
.002 10º 2.247
1.625 .600 DIA
DIA.
DIA R
1.250 1.625
“X”
RUNNER BUSHINGS (SMALL - SHORT STYLE) RUNNER BUSHINGS (SMALL - LONG STYLE)
ITEM NUMBER R ITEM NUMBER R
ZRB-3034 .750 ZRB-4034 .750
ZRB-3100 1.000 ZRB-4100 1.000
ZRB-3151 1.515 ZRB-4151 1.515

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Runner Spreaders and Bushings (Medium Size)

RUNNER SPREADERS (MEDIUM)

ITEM NUMBER STYLE
ZRS-5000 Short
ZRS-6000 Long
Runner Spreaders (Medium) DIMENSIONS ON SHORT STYLE SAME AS LONG STYLE EXCEPT AS SHOWN
2.060 1.475 2.685
“X”
1/4-20 TAP
10º ON A 1.250
DIE. BOLT
.0005 CIRCLE (4)
1.8740 .731
Die Cast
DIA DIA
SECTION “X-X”
1/8-27 45º
N.P.T. (3) TYP.
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“X”
Runner Spreaders and Bushings (Medium Size)

.81 NOTE: MAXIMUM RUNNER
2.48
DEPTH = .225
3.10
SECTION “X-X” SHORT STYLE SECTION “X-X” MEDIUM STYLE VIEW “X-X”
NOTES:
1. Both short and long style runner spreaders may be used with baffle type or cascade type cooling.
Runner Bushings (Medium) DIMENSIONS ON SHORT STYLE SAME AS LONG STYLE EXCEPT AS SHOWN
2.500 3.125
.88 1.00 “X”

1/4-18 N.P.T. (2)
.000
.002 10º 2.263
2.000 .700 DIA
DIA R
DIA
1.750 2.375
“X”
SECTION “X-X” SHORT STYLE SECTION “X-X” MEDIUM STYLE VIEW “X-X”
RUNNER BUSHINGS (MEDIUM - SHORT STYLE) RUNNER BUSHINGS (MEDIUM - LONG STYLE)
ZRB-5034 .750 ZRB-6034 .750
ZRB-5100 1.000 ZRB-6100 1.000
ZRB-5151 1.515 ZRB-6151 1.515

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Runner Spreaders and Bushings (Large Size)

RUNNER SPREADERS (LARGE)

ITEM NUMBER STYLE
ZRS-7000 Short
ZRS-8000 Long
Runner Spreaders (Large) DIMENSIONS ON SHORT STYLE SAME AS LONG STYLE EXCEPT AS SHOWN
“X”
2.050 1.475 3.550
3/8-16 TAP
ON A 1.500
10º DIA BOLT
CIRCLE (4)
.0005
2.4990 .914
DIA
Runner Spreaders and Bushings (Large Size)
DIA
1/4-18 45º
N.P.T. (3) TYP.
.81 “X”
2.25 3.75 NOTE: MAXIMUM RUNNER
DEPTH = .300
NOTES:
1. Both short and long style runner spreaders may be used with baffle type or cascade type cooling. See page 25.
Runner Bushings (Large) DIMENSIONS ON SHORT STYLE SAME AS LONG STYLE EXCEPT AS SHOWN
2.500 4.000 “X”
1/4-18 N.P.T. (2) .50 TYP.
1.00
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Die Cast
.000
.002 10º
2.750 .900 DIA 3.623
DIA DIA
R
1.875 3.000 “X”

RUNNER BUSHINGS (LARGE - SHORT STYLE) RUNNER BUSHINGS (LARGE - LONG STYLE)
ZRB-7100 1.000 ZRB-8100 1.000
ZRB-7125 1.250 ZRB-8125 1.250
ZRB-7151 1.515 ZRB-8151 1.515

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Die Clamps
For Die Cast Dies

Forged from Hi-tensile steel and thru-hardened. The design features a
hardened, no-turn washer and a shape and range of sizes that permit
universal application for any die. Other features include an adjusting
screw large enough to span the “T” slot in platens with ample bearing
surface on either side and a standard T-bolt long enough to satisfy
clamping heights up to 2.250.
DIE CLAMP ASSEMBLY CONSISTS OF:

1-DIE CLAMP
1-CLAMP WASHER
1-CLAMP T-BOLT
1-DIE CLAMP ADJUSTING SCREW
1-CLAMP NUT
Item No’s. DMCA-5-5 to DMCA-6-7 DIMENSIONS Item No. DMCA-8-95

9.500
L
5..3125 1.625
SLOT LENGTH
Die Cast
W 2.625
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Die Clamps
ADJUSTING SCREW CLAMP NUT ADJUSTING SCREW CLAMP NUT
STORES HERE STORES HERE
WHEN CLAMPING CLAMP WASHER WHEN CLAMPING CLAMP WASHER
HEIGHT IS .875 HEIGHT IS 1.375
DIE CLAMP DIE CLAMP
1.625
.875 2.09375
1.375
.750
.875
DIE CLAMP CLAMP T-BOLT
ADJUSTING SCREW DIE CLAMP
ADJUSTING CLAMP T-BOLT
SCREW
CLAMP DIMENSIONS REPLACEMENT PARTS QUANTITY

DIE CLAMP
CLAMP T-BOLT SIZE DISCOUNTS:
ASSEMBLY L W
SLOT LENGTH THD. x LENGTH T-BOLT, NUT & ADJUSTING
ITEM NUMBER LENGTH WIDTH Standard sizes may
WASHER KIT SCREW
be mixed for quantity
DMCA-5-5 5.1875 1.875 3.375 .625 - 11 x 4.500 discounts. Discounts
DCK-5
DMCA-5-7 7.000 1.875 5.000 .625 - 11 x 4.500 apply to current
DMCAS-6 Net Prices.
DMCA-6-5 5.1875 2.000 3.375 .750 - 10 x 4.500
DCK-6 60 to 99 ................Less 5%
DMCA-6-7 7.000 2.000 5.000 .750 - 10 x 4.500 100 or more.......Less 10%
DMCA-8-95 9.500 2.625 5.3125 1.000 - 8 x 6 DCK-8 DMCAS-8

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What information should be provided when ordering standard mold bases for zinc or aluminum die casting?

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Die Cast

For Die Makers and Die Casters

Three Ways to Increase Your Productivity

1. USE D-M-E STANDARD "A" OR "B" SERIES MOLD BASES.

2. USE D-M-E STANDARD DIE BLOCKS, PLATES AND OTHER

standardization and service. See page 8.

STANDARD Unit Die Replacement Parts .............................................. page 19

Replacement Sprue Spreaders (previous style) ................ page 20

Sprue and Runner Spreaders and

SPRUE SPREADERS AND BUSHINGS

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Die Cast Die Assemblies

For Zinc and Aluminum Die Casting

The economy of using standard mold assemblies for zinc and

ALUMINUM DIE CAST DIES

ZINC DIE CAST DIES

Die Cast Die Assemblies

N core slide pockets

N shot plugs (furnish and install)

N runners and kicker pads

N ejector pin installation

N pipe clearance holes

N water lines and eye bolt holes

N special clamp slots

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Die Cast Die Components

CAVITY RETAINER SET SPRUE BUSHING SPRUE SPREADER

EJECTOR PIN EJECTOR PLATE

EJECTOR HOUSING EJECTOR RETAINER PLATE

ADDITIONAL DIE CAST DIE COMPONENTS FROM D-M-E

Cascade Water Junctions..............................................................41-42

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Standard Unit Dies

For Zinc and Aluminum Die Casting

20-MINUTE DIE CHANGEOVERS

Standard Unit Dies

STANDARD REPLACEMENT UNITS

D-M-E NO. 2 STEEL D-M-E NO. 3 STEEL D-M-E NO. 5 STEEL

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Standard Unit Dies

For Zinc and Aluminum Die Casting

Pre-Engineered Design Features

N Rigid Center Section for Longer Die Life

N Accurate Alignment for Minimum Wear

N Positive Locking of Interchangeable Units

Pry-bar slots facilitate removal of units

N Wedge Clamps and Solid Steel Wedge Locks

solid steel wedge locks for the same purposes

N Designed for Zinc or Aluminum Applications

D-M-E STANDARD HEAVY-DUTY DOUBLE UNIT DIE

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Single Unit Die Holders

For Zinc and Aluminum Die Casting

U.S. Pat. No. 2956321

Single Unit Die Holders

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