In our second casting campaign at the Department of Foundry Technology at the University of Kassel, we successfully tested the integration of AI for optimal control of the die casting spray process on our 1,400 t cold chamber die casting machine from Bühler Group Die Casting.

Our approach:
With 4 Micro-Epsilon IR pyrometers per mold half (near and far sprue), 4 Electronics metal front temperature sensors and 2 Marposs IR cameras, we continuously record the global mold temperature. These measured values serve as a control variable for our AI. The AI decides autonomously where and for how long release agent is applied. 

Initial results:
- Potential for precise control of the temperature balance
- Targeted adjustment of the mold surface temperature
- Continuous temperature monitoring using IR technology and metal front temperature sensors

We are delighted with the results so far and look forward to the next findings.

A big thank you to Bridgefield GmbH, Bühler Group Die Casting, Electronics GmbH, Meltec Industrieofenbau and Marposs!
We look forward to further cooperation!