What Makes Aluminium Die Casting Stand out from other processes?

Posted by arun on August 26th, 2014

Die Casting is a metal casting process which is used to manufacture single piece components. The technique involves pouring molten metals and alloys into molds to get the desired shapes and these components are designed for a specific purpose. The molds are then finely cut to deliver the final finished product made up of a single piece of metal. This makes die casting an important industry across the globe and it is responsible for the manufacture of most machinery used in the manufacturing industry itself. The metals used to create the die casts also vary; materials like aluminum are used for their light weight, strength and durability.

Some common products created from aluminum casting alloys include:

Car Wheel Rims

Among the most commonly seen aluminium die casting products are alloy car wheel rims and rim covers. Most vehicles come with standard steel rims but to improve vehicle appearance car owners invest in a shiny set of aluminum car rims.

Auto Parts

Vehicles housing components and parts are other common die cast products. The alloy components will range from component housing assembly, intake manifolds to lightweight aluminum radiator assemblies. The main reason for the use of aluminum and other alloys in the automobile industry is due to the light weight of the components which reduces the vehicle’s overall weight, allowing for increased speeds and carrying capacity. On an average, vehicle components made from aluminium die casting will help reduce a vehicle’s overall weight between 200 to 3000 Kg depending on the type and size of the vehicle.

Light Weight and Strong Toys

Certain toys manufacturers like “hot wheels” manufacture all their toy cars using aluminum casting alloys. The main purpose of using the die casting method to manufacture the main vehicle body is the ability to maintain the vehicle's strength and retain the ability to make miniaturized replicas. Once die cast, the toys last several years, even when used on a daily basis, making them very durable over a long term perspective. Die cast toys also last longer and are less prone to breaking making them better for children.

Thus, metal die casting industries play a huge role globally and die cast products can be traced across most industries and professions including kitchens where several special utensils can only be manufactured through die casting. The industry is also growing in demand resulting in more companies offering the casting services. The global demand and the use of these components in certain industries have made the quality expectation in these components pretty high. Not surprisingly, research and engineering processes for the same are evolving by the day facilitating high quality at affordable costs.