What is Die Casting?
Die casting is the most suitable manufacturing process for high-volume production of relatively complex metal parts. It uses steel moulds similar to those in injection moulding, but instead of plastics, die casting uses metals with low melting points, such as zinc and aluminium. This process is widely favoured for its precision, reliability, repeatability, and versatility.
In die casting, high pneumatic or hydraulic pressure forces molten metal into a steel mould or die, allowing the creation of metal parts with intricate shapes. This method is responsible for producing most of the metal components in casting processes.
Die casting companies generally specialize in casting magnesium, zinc, or aluminium, with aluminium making up approximately 80% of the parts produced.
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Die Casting Material in Metamiracle
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Aluminium A380 & ADC12
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Zamak zinc alloys
Our Process
Metamiracle partners with industry leaders using the latest die casting technology to produce high-quality, on-demand parts. Our typical tolerance accuracy ranges from ±0.0762 mm to ±0.127 mm for aluminium and zinc, based on customer specifications.
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Hot chamber casting, also known as gooseneck casting, is the most commonly used die casting process. In this method, the injection chamber is immersed in molten metal, and the "gooseneck" metal supply structure directs the molten metal into the die cavity.
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Cold chamber die casting is often used to prevent machine corrosion. In this process, the molten metal is loaded directly into the injection mechanism, eliminating the need to submerge the injection chamber in the molten metal.
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