Editing Die casting (section)

==Design geometry==
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There are a number of geometric features to be considered when creating a parametric model of a die casting:
*'''[[Draft (engineering)|Draft]]''' is the amount of slope or taper given to cores or other parts of the die cavity to allow for easy ejection of the casting from the die. All die cast surfaces that are parallel to the opening direction of the die require draft for the proper ejection of the casting from the die.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.diecastingdesign.org/draft|title=Draft|language=en-US|access-date=2016-09-16|archive-date=2021-10-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023172344/https://www.diecastingdesign.org/draft|url-status=dead}}</ref> Die castings that feature proper draft are easier to remove from the die and result in high-quality surfaces and more precise finished product.
*'''[[Fillet (mechanics)|Fillet]]''' is the curved juncture of two surfaces that would have otherwise met at a sharp corner or edge. Simply, fillets can be added to a die casting to remove undesirable edges and corners.
*'''[[Parting line]]''' represents the point at which two different sides of a mould come together. The location of the parting line defines which side of the die is the cover and which is the ejector.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.diecastingdesign.org/parting-line|title=Parting Line|language=en-US|access-date=2016-09-16|archive-date=2021-10-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026193815/https://www.diecastingdesign.org/parting-line|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*'''[[Boss (engineering)|Bosses]]''' are added to die castings to serve as stand-offs and mounting points for parts that will need to be mounted. For maximum integrity and strength of the die casting, bosses must have universal wall thickness.
*'''Ribs''' are added to a die casting to provide added support for designs that require maximum strength without increased wall thickness.
*'''[[Through hole|Holes]] and windows''' require special consideration when die casting because the perimeters of these features will grip to the die steel during solidification. To counteract this effect, generous draft should be added to hole and window features.