Tool and process review
Review draft, parting line, slides, ejector locations, gate strategy, overflow, thermal control and expected tool life before release.
CUSTOM METAL PARTS / REPEAT PRODUCTION
Custom Die Casting Services for Aluminum and Zinc Parts
Manufacture repeat metal parts through one coordinated route covering tooling review, die casting, trimming, CNC secondary machining, surface finishing and dimensional inspection.
Aluminum + ZincCOMMON ALLOY FAMILIES
ToolingDFM & TOOL REVIEW
CNCSECONDARY MACHINING
InspectionPROJECT-SPECIFIC RECORDS
DIE CASTING CAPABILITIES
From casting tool to finished production part.
Die casting is most effective when alloy behavior, wall transitions, gate and overflow strategy, ejection, machining allowances and finishing requirements are reviewed as one production system.
Aluminum and zinc parts
Route repeat components around alloy, geometry, wall thickness, projected area, quantity and required mechanical or cosmetic performance.
Machining and finishing
Add controlled bores, threads, sealing faces, datum features, deburring, blasting, coating, plating or painting after casting.
PRODUCTION WORKFLOW
A controlled route from DFM to repeat orders.
Each stage confirms the next decision so casting, secondary machining and finishing remain tied to the approved drawing.
RFQ review
Confirm CAD, drawing, alloy, volume, finish, critical features and required records.
Tool DFM
Review fill, venting, ejection, machining stock, cosmetic zones and tool architecture.
Tooling & samples
Build the tool, produce initial samples and document open dimensional or cosmetic issues.
Secondary operations
Trim, machine, deburr and finish the casting according to the released route.
Inspection & delivery
Verify agreed characteristics and records before packaging and shipment.
DESIGN FOR DIE CASTING
Control the features that drive tool and casting risk.
Stable die-cast parts depend on consistent wall sections, practical draft, controlled transitions and realistic expectations for cast versus machined features.
- Use consistent walls and gradual transitions where geometry permits.
- Define draft, parting lines, ejector marks and cosmetic surfaces.
- Identify bores, threads and sealing faces that require machining.
- Specify coating, masking and appearance requirements before tooling.
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Choose alloy and finish around the application.
Availability and suitability are confirmed during project review. Exact alloy, temper, coating standard, color and cosmetic criteria belong in the RFQ.
Lightweight structural parts
Common for housings, brackets, covers and equipment components requiring a balance of weight, strength and finish options.
Fine features and compact parts
Suitable for smaller components, detailed geometry and applications that benefit from good castability and finishing response.
Appearance and protection
Options may include as-cast, blasting, polishing, conversion coating, plating, powder coating and painting, subject to alloy and specification.
QUALITY PLANNING
Inspect the finished manufacturing route—not the casting alone.
Acceptance may involve cast dimensions, machined datums, threads, sealing surfaces, coating appearance and assembly interfaces. Define critical characteristics and documentation requirements before tool release.
- Dimensional inspection against the controlled drawing
- First-article or sample approval scope by agreement
- Material and finish records when specified
- CMM measurement for suitable datum-related features
Frequently asked questions.
When does die casting make sense?
Die casting is typically considered for repeat quantities where tooling investment can be distributed across production and the geometry benefits from fast cycle times, integrated features and controlled secondary operations.
Can die-cast parts be CNC machined?
Yes. Critical bores, threads, sealing faces and datum features are often machined after casting. Machining stock, fixturing and datum strategy should be included in the process plan.
What files should I provide?
Send a 3D model, controlled 2D drawing, alloy, quantity, finish, cosmetic zones, inspection requirements and expected repeat demand.
START A DIE CASTING PROJECT
Get a die casting quote ↗Send the part, quantity and production requirements.
Engineering will review the geometry, alloy, tooling approach, secondary operations, finish and inspection scope before quotation.