0140 mmplunger
- Aluminum
- 0.60 kg
- Magnesium
- 0.40 kg
- Pressure
- 202 MPa
- Casting area
- 85 cm²
Highest listed pressure and the smallest metal allowance.
DC180T / Compact cold chamber platform
180 Ton Aluminum Cold Chamber Die Casting Machine
The DC180T is the compact entry point in this aluminum and magnesium cold chamber range. Its 1,800 kN clamp, three pressure-capacity packages, 486 × 486 mm die window, and small footprint make it a practical shortlist only when the actual casting, die, process, and cell all clear the published boundaries.
Published DC180T screening data reviewed August 9, 2026 by Cathy, Director. Final signed technical documents take precedence.
Clamp1,800 kN
Die window486 × 486 mm
Al shot range0.60–1.30 kg
Footprint5.2 × 1.3 m
Four independent fit limits
Use the DC180T as a selection caliper
A nominal 180 ton label cannot prove suitability. The project must pass clamp demand, complete shot, die envelope, and cell integration as separate checks using the same approved part and process assumptions.
Direct answer
Shortlist the DC180T when the projected-area calculation stays within 1,800 kN with the agreed margin, the complete metal demand fits one confirmed shot package, the die clears 486 × 486 mm and 200–520 mm, and the required process and automation interfaces can be documented.
- 01
Clamp demand
Total every cavity, runner, overflow, and pressure-exposed slide. State cavity pressure and the operating margin instead of inferring clamp from part weight.
- 02
Complete shot
Include cavities, runners, biscuit, overflows, and process allowance. Compare the total with aluminum or magnesium capacity at the required pressure.
- 03
Die and movement
Check width, height, thickness, weight, mounting, opening, ejection, core pulls, lifting route, water connections, and service clearance.
- 04
Cell boundary
Define furnace and dosing, spraying, extraction, trimming, guarding, utilities, floor loading, operator access, documents, and acceptance evidence.
Pressure-capacity selector
Three plunger packages change the process window
The 40, 50, and 60 mm packages are linked combinations. More shot capacity is accompanied by lower published intensification pressure, so purchasing should not request the largest diameter by default.
Separate clamp check: the published maximum casting area is 430 cm², but that is not an unconditional part-size approval. Actual allowable area depends on geometry, cavity pressure, alloy, quality target, and margin.
0250 mmplunger
- Aluminum
- 0.90 kg
- Magnesium
- 0.60 kg
- Pressure
- 129 MPa
- Casting area
- 135 cm²
Middle package for a balanced capacity-pressure window.
0360 mmplunger
- Aluminum
- 1.30 kg
- Magnesium
- 0.90 kg
- Pressure
- 90 MPa
- Casting area
- 195 cm²
Largest listed shot allowance and the lowest listed pressure.
DC180T engineering sheet
Detailed 180 ton cold chamber machine specifications
Use these published values for initial model comparison and RFQ preparation. Confirm datums, tolerances, component makes, interfaces, options, and installation drawings in the signed technical agreement.
Clamp and die envelope
- Clamping force
- 1,800 kN
- Clamping stroke
- 350 mm
- Ejecting force
- 110 kN
- Ejection stroke
- 85 mm
- Die thickness
- 200–520 mm
- Platen size
- 720 × 720 mm
- Tie-bar diameter
- 85 mm
- Tie-bar spacing
- 486 × 486 mm
Injection and shot end
- Injection force
- 255 kN
- Injection stroke
- 340 mm
- Plunger diameters
- 40 / 50 / 60 mm
- Aluminum shot weights
- 0.60 / 0.90 / 1.30 kg
- Magnesium shot weights
- 0.40 / 0.60 / 0.90 kg
- Intensification pressure
- 202 / 129 / 90 MPa
- Published casting area
- 85 / 135 / 195 cm²
- Maximum casting area
- 430 cm²
- Injection position
- 0 to −80 mm*
- Plunger launch distance
- 120 mm
- Shot-chamber flange
- 110 mm diameter
- Flange protrusion
- 10 mm
Power and installation
- Motor power
- 15 kW
- System pressure
- 14 MPa
- Oil tank
- 600 L
- Approx. weight
- 6.5 t
- Approx. machine size
- 5.2 × 1.3 × 2.6 m
- Listed materials
- Aluminum / magnesium
- Published slow-shot range
- 0.1–1.4 m/s
- Published max. air-shot speed
- ≥8.5 m/s
Technical reference: current published DC180T product data, reviewed August 9, 2026 by Cathy, Director | *Confirm injection-position datum and usable travel on the approved drawing | Final signed technical agreement takes precedence.
Published manufacturer reference: ShiMi DC180T Standard Cold Chamber Die Casting Machine. Use this public record to cross-check the web summary; approved supplier drawings and the signed technical agreement govern the final configuration.
Die change and service access
Inspect what the closed machine cannot show
The compact footprint helps only when people, dies, hoses, lifting equipment, and automation can still reach the areas they need. Put these checks into the layout review before the purchase order.
- Die entry: verify the lifting route, crane hook position, tie-bar clearance, die weight, mounting pattern, clamps, and safe setup space.
- Moving services: define cooling, vacuum, core pulls, ejector connection, hose routing, leak checks, and protection from moving parts.
- Shot-end service: reserve access for plunger and sleeve inspection, accumulator checks, pressure release, hydraulic service, and critical-spares replacement.
- Operator and robot zones: validate door travel, console visibility, sprayer and extractor reach, guarding, interlocks, maintenance doors, and recovery sequence.
Compact machine, complete project
Define the cell around the DC180T
A comparable quotation must state where the base machine stops and every supplier responsibility begins. Unlisted peripherals, interfaces, test evidence, and installation work should not be assumed.
Read the machine RFQ checklist →Furnace and dosing
Alloy, holding or melting capacity, temperature control, ladler or dosing method, transfer height, loss assumptions, and safety interface.
Die services and quality
Cooling, die temperature, vacuum, spray, core pulls, selected shot package, recipes, traceability, inspection, and reject rules.
Extraction and downstream
Robot or extractor, gripper, part confirmation, conveyor, quench, trim, scrap handling, marking, and changeover tooling.
Plant and acceptance
Voltage, cooling water, air, floor loading, access, guarding, FAT, drawings, manuals, backups, training, spares, packing, and commissioning.
DC180T buyer FAQ
Questions that close the gap between a shortlist and an order
These answers help process, tooling, maintenance, plant, and purchasing teams review the same project evidence before technical approval.
01What is the DC180T aluminum die casting machine best suited for?
The DC180T is an initial candidate for compact aluminum or magnesium castings whose total projected-area calculation, complete shot demand, die envelope, and required pressure fit the listed 1,800 kN clamp and a confirmed 40, 50, or 60 mm plunger package. The nominal 180 ton class alone does not approve a part.
02What are the main DC180T technical specifications?
Published data lists 1,800 kN clamping force, 350 mm clamping stroke, 110 kN ejecting force, 85 mm ejection stroke, 200-520 mm die thickness, 720 x 720 mm platens, 486 x 486 mm tie-bar spacing, 255 kN injection force, 340 mm injection stroke, a 15 kW motor, and an approximate machine weight of 6.5 tons.
03How should the 40, 50, or 60 mm plunger package be selected?
Compare the complete metal demand and required intensification pressure together. Published aluminum capacities rise from 0.60 to 1.30 kg as plunger diameter increases, while listed pressure falls from 202 to 90 MPa. The largest package is therefore not automatically the correct package.
04How do I check whether 1,800 kN clamping force is enough?
Calculate every cavity, runner, overflow, and pressure-exposed slide in the projected area, multiply by the documented cavity-pressure assumption, and apply the agreed operating margin. Check that result against 1,800 kN separately from shot weight, maximum published casting area, and die fit.
05When should I move from the DC180T to the DC238T or DC300T?
Move up when a documented constraint crosses the DC180T boundary: clamp demand, complete shot, required pressure, the 486 x 486 mm tie-bar opening, 520 mm maximum die thickness, opening or ejection travel, die handling, automation reach, or maintenance clearance. Do not move up on tonnage preference alone.
06What information is needed for a useful DC180T quotation?
Send the alloy, part drawing, net part and complete shot weight, projected area, cavities, die dimensions and weight, pressure and quality assumptions, cycle and annual output, furnace and automation plan, voltage, utilities, safety standard, destination, documentation, FAT, spares, and training requirements.
DC180T fit and scope request
Send the casting, die, and cell evidence once
A useful response can then state whether the compact platform fits, which plunger package is being reviewed, what the quotation includes, and which technical or commercial items remain open.
Alloy, drawing, projected area, complete shot, cavities, pressure and quality target.
Dimensions, weight, thickness, mounting, opening, ejection, core pulls and cooling.
Cycle, annual volume, shifts, automation, trimming, inspection and changeover.
Layout, utilities, voltage, safety, destination, FAT, documents, training and spares.