HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING

Parts in die-cast aluminium, zinc or magnesium

We offer high pressure die casting of prototypes and parts in aluminium, zinc and magnesium. With high capacity in our metal department, we can high pressure die cast parts with wall thicknesses from 1 mm and up to 21.8 kg with a clamping force of up to 1,350 T.

After high pressure die casting, we offer a wide range of post-processes, such as 3-5 axis CNC machining or impregnation, which are completed in our modern machine park.

If measurement and verification of the high pressure die cast parts are required, we can also take care of this in our measuring laboratory.

In close dialogue with the customer, we find the solution that best meets the requirements for costs, quantities and finish.

high pressure die castin aluminium

High pressure die casting in aluminium

Aluminium is our most commonly used material. It's an affordable material that is easy to work with.

We stock a wide range of aluminium alloys, of which the most commonly used include:

  • Aluminium EN AC 44300 - AlSi12(Fe) (a). For complex shapes including thin wall thicknesses. Good corrosion resistance and relatively good mechanical properties. Density: 2.7kg/dm3

  • Aluminium EN AC 46000 - AlSi9Cu3. Good alloy for all-round use, for complex shapes and for relatively thin wall thicknesses. Relatively good mechanical properties. Density: 2.7kg/dm3

  • Aluminium EN AC 47100 - AlSi12Cu1(Fe). For complex shapes and relatively thin wall thicknesses. Relatively good corrosion resistance. Density: 2.7kg/dm3

  • Aluminium EN AC 42100 - AlSi7Mg0.3. For investment casting. Good strength properties. Density: 2.7kg/dm3

High pressure die-casting in zinc and magnesium

Zinc is good for items that require fine tolerances and smaller wall thicknesses. It is durable, in some cases stronger than aluminium, and is therefore often used for fittings, hinges, etc. Our most commonly used alloy is:

  • Zinc ZA5 - Good for items that require fine tolerances and smaller wall thicknesses. The material is durable and often used for fittings, hinges, etc. Density: 6.7kg/dm3

Magnesium provides a nice finish and is lighter than aluminium. It is used in products where a lower total weight is required. Our most commonly used alloy is:

  • Magnesium AZ 91 - A lightweight material with a beautiful finish. Often used in products where a lower total weight is desired. Density: 1.8kg/dm3
High-pressure die-casting in aluminium, magnesium and zinc
high pressure die castin aluminium

CNC machining

Get fine tolerances on high pressure die cast parts with CNC machining. In the machining department, we have six milling machines with 3-5 axis CNC machining:

  • 2 x Makino a40se, 3-axis – designed and built for high pressure die cast parts
  • Makino a61nx 4-axis
  • 2 x Mazak VTC, 5-axis
  • Haas UMC-500SS, 5-axis

On the left, CNC machining in a Makino a40se.

Other manufacturing methods

Machined from block

In our state-of-the-art CNC department, we offer this method where light metal parts are milled directly from the block. This is perfect for complicated parts with fine tolerances, small piece counts and dropout samples. The method is often used for prototyping.

Investment casting

We recommend choosing high pressure die casting and machined from block for light metal prototypes.

In rare cases also investment casting if the part is low volume and complicated to manufacture with traditional casting methods.