Selection of the Technological Ceramic Layer Thickness in an HPDC Machine Plunger in the Aspect of its Strength

A way of selecting the ceramic coating thickness concerning the axially symmetrical thermal stresses in a casting machine plunger with a horizontal shot sleeve was discussed. Application of a technological ceramic outer layer in the plunger enhances its tribological properties. The condition that stresses in tension in the outer ceramic layer are lower than the tensile strength was proposed as a selection criterion.