Die casting is a manufacturing process in which molten metal is poured or forced into steel molds. The molds—also known as tools or dies—are created using steel and are specially designed for each project. This allows each component to be created with accuracy and repeatability. Aluminum, zinc, and magnesium are the most commonly used die casting alloys. 

 

Other benefits include:

Variable wall thicknesses

Tighter tolerances

Fewer steps from raw material to finished part

Fast production cycle times

Reduction in material scrapLong tool life, especially for zinc and magnesium