Custom Die Casting Services

Die casting is the manufacturing process of choice when producing high volumes of relatively complex metal parts and is widely used due to its versatility, reliability, and accuracy. Die casting eliminates all or most secondary operations needed to make a metal part; however, post-machining is common to meet tighter critical-to-function tolerances. Die casting parts can also be post-processed in any finish their respective CNC machined counterparts can.

Aluminum die casting alloy is lightweight structural metal mainly containing silicon, copper, magnesium, iron, manganese, and zinc. 

It exhibits high thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, cutting performance, and small linear shrinkage, making it has excellent casting performance and filling ability.

Moreover, aluminum alloys can maintain good mechanical properties under high or low temperatures because of their small density and high strength.

Commonly used Aluminum alloys: A380, A360, A390, A413, ADC-12, ADC-1

 

 

Magnesium Alloys
The main alloying elements of Magnesium die casting alloy are aluminum, zinc, manganese, cerium, thorium and a small amount of zirconium or cadmium.
It has the advantages of high strength, low viscosity, good fluidity, great corrosion resistance and easy filling of complex cavities.
Magnesium alloy can be used for die casting of mold and thin-wall parts without thermal cracks.
Commonly used Magnesium alloys: AZ91D, AM60B

 

Standard
Bead Blast
Anodize (Type II Or Type III)
Chem Film (Chromate Conversion Coating)
Powder Coat
Electroless Nickel Plating

 

Die casting can reliably produce custom die cast parts with thin walls and challenging geometry that is durable and dimensionally stable.

Strength
Metal die castings are typically stronger than plastic injection molded parts and more resistant to high temperatures. Metals such as aluminum offer exceptional strength-to-weight ratios.

Precision
Die casting offers typical tolerances ranging from +/-0.003″ – 0.005″ per inch but can go as tight as +/- .001” depending on your specifications, part geometry, and material.

Custom Finishes
Metal finishers can produce cast parts with smooth or textured surfaces, paints, and plating finishes. Finishes can protect from corrosion and improve cosmetic appearance.

 

While the per piece cost of die cast parts is relatively low, the tooling dies and maintenance costs can require a high initial investment.

Tooling Cost
While the per piece cost of die cast parts is relatively low, the tooling dies and maintenance costs can require a high initial investment.

Lead Times
Before production, many steps must be accomplished first, often taking multiple weeks to execute. These steps include addressing DFM concerns, tool design, manufacturing the tools, and creating samples. The upfront checks and validations make die casting one of the slower manufacturing processes to ramp up compared to others.