Torch Dynamics

Gimbal Yoke

TrialsA356ComplexAt riskgimbal-yoke

Where this job stands

Heat treat to T6 after casting. Trial 3 cracked at the fork root on quench, so the fillet is being opened up.

Commercial

Tooling cost
$6,167
Committed volume
600 pcs
Quote
Q-2604-TORCH-01Geometry
Quoted per piece
$18.10
Break-even against CNC
34 pcs
Rework buffer
Included in quote

Geometry

Solid volume
186,500 mm3
Intersection volume
254,900 mm3
Bounding box
132 x 110 x 74 mm
Casting weight
0.683 kg
Parts per mold
8recomputed 8
STEP file
uploads/torch/gimbal-yoke-r3.step

Casting trials

3
TrialDateOutcomeGoalPourMold
T1Apr 20PartialFirst pour, as cast dimensions before heat treat.715C185C
T2May 12SuccessSlow the gate and clear the surface folds.705C185C
T3Jun 30FailureRun trial 2 parts through T6 and check for quench cracking.705C185C

Production runs

0
DateOrderedDeliveredYield$/pcMarginBatch
No production runs

Rework

1
3.0 hrs
LoggedTriggerStatusWhat happenedHrs
Jul 3OtherUnresolved
Quench cracking at the fork root on two of four T6 parts.
Fix: Fillet opening to R6 in the R4 model. Not yet poured.
3.0

Porosity observations

0
LoggedWhereSeverityCauseFixResolved
Nothing observed

Knowledge from this job

1
Job opened Apr 2, 2026 · 3 trials · 0 runs · 0 pieces delivered