Die casting is a manufacturing process in which molten metal is poured or pressed into a steel mold. Dies (also known as tools or dies) are made of steel and are specially designed for each project. This allows each component to be created in an accurate and repeatable manner. Aluminum, zinc and magnesium are the most commonly used alloys for die casting.
Advantages of die casting
Die casting offers significant advantages over other manufacturing processes, often leading to significant cost savings, not only in the part price itself, but also in overall production costs. When casting parts, you can create complex net shapes including external threads and complex internal features with minimal draft angles - minimizing secondary operations. You can also combine multiple parts into one, eliminating assembly operations and reducing labor costs, with the added benefit of simplified inventory control and greater assembly consistency.
