| Die casting is a custom manufacturing process that | | | | dimensional precision— at very high cycle speeds. |
| produces engineered metal parts by injecting molten | | | | A complete die casting cycle can vary from less than |
| metal under very high pressure into reusable molds, | | | | one second for small components weighing less than |
| called “dies,” made from premium tool steel. | | | | an ounce, to no more than two-to-three minutes for |
| The dies can be designed to cast very complex | | | | a casting of several pounds. |
| shapes and sharply defined product features with a | | | | The process’ advantages make die casting the |
| high degree of accuracy and repeatability, often with | | | | most efficient technology available for producing a |
| no post-casting machining required to meet part | | | | wide range of commercial, industrial and consumer |
| specifications. Unusually smooth surfaces can be | | | | products in durable, rigid metal. A range of metals can |
| produced as-cast, as well as a variety of textured | | | | be die cast, but the majority of die castings are |
| surfaces. Die castings are suitable for a range of | | | | non-ferrous parts, in aluminum, magnesium and zinc. |
| cosmetic finishes to match other mated parts or add | | | | High pressure die casting is an efficient, economical |
| extra durability in use. | | | | process that offers a broader range of shapes within |
| Advanced high-pressure die casting, with some | | | | closer tolerances than many other metal |
| machines operating at die clamping forces exceeding | | | | manufacturing techniques. Die cast parts are used in |
| 4500 pounds per square inch, is capable of producing | | | | many industries including automotive, locomotive, |
| net- or near-net-shape castings of high integrity and | | | | agricultural, marine, and plumbing. |