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Conventional Die Casting

Conventional die casting, also known as high-pressure die casting, is a widely used metalworking process using a two-part tool for producing high-volume, complex metal parts.

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Why Choose

Conventional Die Casting?Conventional die casting is the smart choice for projects that demand:

High-speed production
Lower tooling costs
Dimensional accuracy
Improved surface finish
Larger part size
Fewer secondary operations
Part-to-part repeatability
High production volume
Part consolidation

What Is Conventional Die Casting?

Conventional die casting is a powerful technique for manufacturing complex metal parts at high volumes. It delivers exceptional speed and precision, allowing you to produce intricate components with consistent quality. This method excels at mass producing consistent, high-quality parts from various metals like aluminium, magnesium and zinc.

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Inside the Conventional Process

Molten metal is forced under high pressure into a reusable two-part steel mould, where it rapidly cools and solidifies, taking the exact shape of the cavity. This process is used in both hot and cold chamber machines.

Metal die casted parts stacked in a shipping container

Conventional Versus Multi-Slide Die Casting

Conventional die casting leverages a two-part mould design, making it ideal for high-volume production of larger parts. Multi-slide casting, with its complex four-sided tooling, allows for highly detailed components. The key difference lies in the mould itself—with conventional prioritising speed and multi-slide focusing on intricate features.

Enhancing Die Longevity

Conventional die casting uses a two-part mould, which is inherently less complex than the multi-slide mould with its multiple moving slides and mechanisms. This simpler design reduces wear and tear on the die components.