SMART INSERT PIN AND METHOD OF USING SAME FOR DIE CASTING OF ULTRA-LARGE CASTINGS FOR A VEHICLE

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APP PUB NO 20240181523A1
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18060741

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A system and method of using a smart insert pin for making a casting for a vehicle, in which the casting includes a boss having internal threads. The system includes a mold and an insert pin insertable into the mold. The mold includes a portion of a mold cavity defining a boss shaped cavity and a bore in communication with the boss shaped cavity. The insert pin includes a first portion having external threads and a second portion extending from the first portion. The second portion of the insert pin is insertable into the bore with the first portion extending into the portion of the mold cavity defining the boss shaped cavity. The mold cavity is fill with a molten metal. The molten metal is cooled into a solidified casting. The insert pin is unfastened from the casting leaving a cast boss with an internal threaded bore.

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GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCP O BOX 300 DETROIT MI 48265

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Boone, Paul J Rochester Hills, US 12 120
Gerard, Dale A Bloomfield Hills, US 42 123
Wang, Qigui Rochester Hills, US 159 404

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