DIE CASTINGS
Molten metal is injected under pressure into steel dies, cooled, and part is ejected.
- Available alloys: aluminum and zinc
- Near net shape, close tolerances
- Smooth surface finish, typical 32-64 RMS
- Thin walls, minimal draft
- Ounces to 25 lbs.
- High tooling costs
- Low piece price
- Medium to high quantities
- Restrictions to design – undercuts and reverse angles must be machined