New Manufacturing Method for W-Type Die Cast Aluminum Water-Cooled Motor Base

New Manufacturing Method for W-Type Die Cast Aluminum Water-Cooled Motor Base

With the increasing demand for energy-efficient power systems and electric transportation, the application of die cast aluminum water-cooled bases is rapidly expanding. These components play a key role in motor housing for electric vehicles, high-speed trains, airport buses, and metro systems. A new W-type water-cooled base production process has been developed to address the limitations of traditional manufacturing methods.

Current Limitations in Traditional Manufacturing

Conventional methods such as integral Sand Casting, split sand casting, and extrusion molding often suffer from long production cycles, low yield rates, and post-weld leakage issues.

Integral Sand Casting

This method struggles with cleaning sand cores inside the cooling channels, leading to low success rates and structural inconsistencies.

Split Casting & Extrusion

Split casting involves complex processes like pre-machining and multi-stage welding, often resulting in welding defects and water leakage. Extrusion is limited by press size and introduces risks due to necessary post-weld operations.

Traditional vs. New Die-casting process Comparison

Innovative Features of the New Die Casting Process

This advanced method resolves the above issues by using a high-pressure, one-time forming technique. The inner and outer cylinders of the motor base are die-cast together with integrated cooling water channels.

Key Improvements Include:

1) One-time die-casting of internal and external cylinders
2) Integrated W-shaped water channel cast without machining
3) Inner flange and outer flange structure to protect the welds
4) Preheating interference fit technique for tight sealing
5) Built-in locking features to prevent misalignment and leakage

Step-by-Step Overview of the New Production Process

1. Mold Manufacturing: Specialized molds are developed to support simultaneous casting of complex structures.
2. Alloy Smelting: High-quality aluminum alloys are smelted for durability and heat transfer performance.
3. Die Casting: The preheated molds allow high-speed die-casting of inner and outer motor housing with precise channel formation.
4. Interference Fit Assembly: Preheated interference sleeves allow for precise fitting without machining.
5. Final Welding: Welds are placed within flanges, protected from mechanical stress, minimizing leakage risk.

Advantages and Industrial Impact

The W-type water-cooled aluminum motor base, created using this process, brings measurable improvements in production efficiency, structural reliability, and cost control. The fully die-cast water channels reduce the need for secondary processing, lowering labor intensity and development time. These innovations result in higher productivity and more stable motor performance, making this method ideal for large-scale EV and rail motor manufacturers.

Conclusion

This new process represents a significant advancement in the motor industry. 

By integrating the structural, thermal, and sealing requirements into one seamless casting procedure, manufacturers can enhance both product quality and economic efficiency. For companies seeking to upgrade their motor housing solutions, this die-cast W-type water-cooled base offers a proven, scalable solution for modern electric mobility applications.