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Aluminum
The Future of Die Casting in the Automotive Industry
Recycled Aluminum vs. Pure Aluminum
Benefits of Recycled Aluminum
Die Casting Design FAQ
High pressure die casting is a fast, repeatable process that delivers quality metal components, every time—but only if your component is designed properly. Read about our most frequently asked questions related to die cast design.
Automated Cast to Wash Die Casting Cell
Watch as this cell creates die cast parts and seamlessly runs them through the entire production process, without the touch of a single hand.
Corrosion Resistance: Die Casting Alloys
Corrosion resistance refers to how well a metal withstands damage caused by oxidization or similar chemical reactions—usually over time. Read how we handle corrosion resistance and what metals are best.
Cast Aluminum with Thin Walls
Historically, in order to cast aluminum with thin-wall sections, we would have used custom formulated high-fluidity alloys. However, our engineers recently developed a method to apply this technology to standard alloys. Read more here.
Material Spotlight: ZA-27
The high strength properties of ZA-27, combined with its castability, enable our team of engineers to design for strength but at the same time reduce the overall material content of competing materials.
Facility Spotlight: Lake Forest
Designed for speed, agility, and flexibility, the 115,000 square foot die casting plant manufactures more than 144 million parts a year for a number of different industries.
Aluminum Die Casting Spotlight
Aluminum is one of the most commonly used materials in die casting. It’s lightweight, strong, rigid, and can withstand high temperatures, which makes it common across many industries.