Die-casting for Mass Production

What is Die-casting ?

Die casting is a metal casting process that is characterized by forcing molten metal under high pressure into a mould cavity and finally solidifying into parts. That works similarly to an injection mold during the process. The mold cavity is created using two hardened tool steel. Most of die-castings are iron-free, and the common materials are zinc alloy(Zamak 3 & Zamak5 ), magnesium alloy(AZ 31B & AZ91D) and aluminum alloy(A380 & ADC12). We can do the maximum product size: 650*550mm, maximum product weight: 22Kg.

Die Casting Advantages

Die casting can have significant advantages over other manufacturing processes, which often lead to major cost savings, not only in the part price itself but also in the overall cost of production. When you cast a part, 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 a single part, eliminating assembly operations and lowering labor costs, with the added benefits of simplified stock control and greater component consistency.

 

Other benefits include:

  • Variable wall thicknesses
  • Tighter tolerances
  • Fewer steps from raw material to finished part
  • Fast production cycle times
  • Reduction in material scrap
  • Long tool life, especially for zinc and magnesium