Die Casting

Description: Molten metal is injected, under pressure, into hardened steel dies, often water cooled. Dies are opened, and castings are ejected.

Metals: Aluminum, Zinc, Magnesium, and limited Brass.

Size Range: Not normally over 2 feet square. Some foundries capable of larger sizes.

Tolerances:

Al and Mg ± .002"/in.

Zinc ± .0015"/in.

Brass ± .005"/in.

Add ± .001" to ± .015" across parting line depending on size.

Surface Finish: 32-63RMS

Minimum Draft Requirements:

Al & Mg: 1° to 3°

Zinc: 1/2° to 2°

Brass: 2° to 5°

Normal Minimum Section Thickness:

Al: .03" Small Parts: .06" Medium Parts

Mg: .03" Small Parts: .045" Medium Parts

Zinc: .025" Small Parts: .040" Medium Parts

Ordering Quantities: Usually 2,500 and up.

Normal Lead Time:

Samples: 12-20 weeks.

Production: ASAP after approval.

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