Die casting

• Molten metal is forced into a mould (die) to cool and then set.
• Die casting is extremely accurate.
• Die casting leaves a very good surface finish.
• Parts produced by die casting are all identical.
• The initial cost to set up equipment and machinery for die casting is high.
• A large number of products have to be being produced to make the die casting process affordable.
• Die casting is used to produce items such as hooks, door handles, sharpeners, and golf clubs.
• Die casting produces complex designs.
• Die casting leaves ejector marks.
• Die casting results in a high quality surface finish.
• Die casting produces mould split lines.