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Die casting guides & technical notes
Practical guidance on process selection, alloys, part design and casting quality — written for engineers and buyers specifying aluminium components.
HPDC vs gravity die casting: which process suits your part?
The single most common question we get. A practical comparison across wall thickness, tolerance, tooling cost, volume and pressure-tightness.
Read the guide → MaterialsChoosing an aluminium die casting alloy
ADC12, LM6, LM24, LM25 and more compared on castability, strength, machinability and corrosion resistance, with typical applications for each.
Read the guide → ToolingWhat is a T0 trial, and what should you expect from it?
The first shots from a new die. What T0 proves, what to measure, what typically needs correcting, and how to plan for T1 and T2.
Read the guide → Design for manufactureDesigning a part for aluminium die casting
Wall thickness, draft angles, fillet radii, ribs and bosses, parting lines and realistic tolerances, the DFM rules that prevent defects.
Read the guide → QualityPorosity in aluminium castings: causes and control
Gas porosity and shrinkage porosity look similar but have different causes and cures. How degassing, design and process control prevent both.
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