Electric vehicle die casting machine Carat

for non-ferrous metalsfor vehiclesfor large products

Overview
Carat is a two-platen die-casting machine delivering die locking forces from 10 500 to 92 000 kN. Designed for large and complex parts — structural components, megacastings and transmission/powertrain parts — it targets aluminium and magnesium castings with a modular architecture to fit specific process requirements.

Key benefits

• Higher efficiency: two-platen layout improves rigidity and locking-force distribution, reducing flash and increasing process repeatability.
• Operator-friendly control and maintenance: DataView provides touchscreen operation, centralized monitoring and diagnostics for integrated peripherals.
• Up to 30% productivity increase: Bühler closed-loop, real-time injection unit and automated algorithms shorten cycle times while maintaining consistent quality.

Product features

• Two-platen technology — reduced overall machine length (removal of third platen can reduce length by up to 2 m) and higher specific locking forces in the same footprint.
• Real-time closed-loop shot control — automatic deviation correction for repeatable part quality shot after shot.
• DataView control — intuitive multi-touch UI with targeted diagnostics, analyses and support for daily operation.
• Modular design — configurable for structural parts, powertrain components, complex castings and megacastings in aluminium or magnesium.
• Cell integration — single-display control of peripherals; supports SmartCMS, SmartVac, BuhlMark, BuhlSpray, BuhlRob and BuhlLadle for automated cell solutions.

Applications

• Powertrain components
• E-mobility components
• Structural components and body-in-white parts
• Household and white goods
• Precision components for electronics and communications
• Megacasting for large automotive structural parts

Downloads & media
Brochure and product video available for Carat (technical brochure and application videos).

Technical specifications

• Machine type: two-platen die-casting machine
• Die locking force range: 10 500 to 92 000 kN
• Materials: aluminium and magnesium castings
• Productivity: up to +30% overall (with Bühler closed-loop real-time injection)
• Shot control: closed-loop, real-time injection unit with automated profile algorithms
• Design: modular construction to tailor the solution to the application
• Cell integration: supports SmartCMS, SmartVac, BuhlMark, BuhlSpray, BuhlRob, BuhlLadle