Die Casting Mold
Core Terminology: Die Casting: A metal casting process where molten metal is injected under high pressure into a reusable steel mold cavity. Die/Mold: The hardened steel tool containing the cavity that shapes the molten metal. “Die” is industry-preferred; “Mold” is sometimes used interchangeably. Key Components of a Die Casting Die: Cavity & Core: Cavity: Fixed half (ejector side) […]
Main Cast Aluminum Alloy Families
Cast aluminum is used a lot in different areas because of its good durability and strength. Each alloy family is based on different alloying metals, with aluminum as the predominant metal. Below are some of them: Al-Si (Silumin): These are the most widely used of all aluminum cast materials as a result of their […]
