Die casting is a metal casting process characterized by applying high pressure to molten metal using a mold cavity. Depending on the type of die casting, a cold chamber die casting machine or a hot chamber die casting machine is required.
One of the benefits of die casting is its suitability for many different metals and alloys. Zinc is a common choice for this casting process due to its high ductility and strength, and it is relatively inexpensive, making it ideal for large-scale manufacturing applications. Other metals that can be used for die casting are aluminum, magnesium, copper, lead, tin and their corresponding alloys.
Another benefit of die casting is the ability to minimize the need for finishing operations. Other types of casting processes typically use machines to complete the casting, making secondary machining operations time-consuming and cumbersome. In many cases, castings can be shipped immediately after completing the casting process.
