Facility spotlight: Dynacast Peterborough

Dynacast Peterborough is a leading die casting facility located just outside Toronto, Canada. The facility specialises in producing high-quality, precision parts for a range of industries, including automotive, electronics, telecommunications, hardware, industrial controls and hand tools. Peterborough is the only North American Dynacast facility with hot chamber Multi-Slide aluminium die casting, IMA technology (a type of insert moulding) using zinc as a bonding agent regardless of alloy, and flash-free, net-shaped components without the added cost, time or inspection associated with secondary operations.

Dynacast Peterborough is known for its Multi-Slide technology, standard die casting with integrated automation, and IMA (Injected Metal Assembly) precision zinc manufacturing.

Save time and produce parts faster with hot chamber Multi-Slide aluminium

For smaller die cast production, Dynacast uses Multi-Slide machines, which are high-speed automatic machines that use the hot-chamber die casting method. With typical cycle rates ranging from 5-30 CPM, these machines do not require secondary trimming or deburring when components are cast on them.

Dynacast Peterborough also uses a variety of machines to produce a broad range of parts for our customers. Our Multi-Slide die casting machines  can produce components that range up to 1800 grams (four pounds) with linear dimensions up to 200 mm (eight inches). These components can have a height of up to 75 mm (three inches)—producing a wide range of component sizes for our customers.

Injection Metal Assembly (IMA): Insert moulding

IMA is a type of insert moulding that offers a unique process in which precision tooling is combined with metal alloys to join multiple components into a ready-to-use assembly in a single operation. 

In addition to these machines, we also use IMA zinc die casting machines that are specifically made for the process. The IMA process lowers costs and creates stronger parts compared with other assembly methods.

Standard die casting with automation

Automated die casting can produce more consistent parts with fewer defects, leading to higher-quality end products. The flexibility of automated systems allows for faster changeover times, making it possible to adapt quickly to changing production needs and take on new projects. With real-time data tracking, manufacturers can analyse production data and quickly address any issues that arise. Overall, standard die casting automation is a cost-effective and reliable way to increase efficiency, improve quality and enhance the flexibility of manufacturing operations.

For standard die cast production, Peterborough utilises Frech 80T and Frech 200T machines that have typical cycle rates of 3-5 CPM (cycles per minute). These machines are flash-free and produce net-shaped components without the added cost, time or inspection associated with secondary operations.

Whether you need small-scale production runs or larger, high-volume runs, Dynacast Peterborough has the technology and expertise to meet your needs.