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 Dynacast facility in North America with hot chamber multi-slide aluminium die casting and IMA technology (a type of insert moulding) that uses zinc as a bonding agent regardless of alloy, and that produces flash-free, net-shaped components without added cost, time or inspection from 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 small die cast production runs, 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 weigh up to 1800 grams (four pounds) with linear dimensions up to 200 mm (eight inches). These components can also have a height of up to 75 mm (three inches), enabling us to produce 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 specifically designed for the process. The IMA process lowers costs and creates stronger parts compared to other assembly methods.

Standard die casting with automation

Automated die casting can produce more consistent parts with fewer defects, resulting in higher-quality end products. The flexibility of automated systems enables 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 uses Frech 80T and Frech 200T machines with typical cycle rates of 3-5 CPM (cycles per minute). These machines produce flash-free, net-shaped components without adding cost, time or inspection through secondary operations.

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