Capability / High-Pressure Die Casting

High-pressure die casting for repeatable custom components

A production route for thin-wall, dimensionally stable parts where cycle time, tooling design and process control must be planned together.

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High-Pressure Die Casting project review

Founded 2010: Shenzhen manufacturing base
Al / Zn / Mg: Material project planning
DFM first: Drawing review before tooling
One project path: Casting to finished parts

01 / Capability

High-Pressure Die Casting in project context

High-pressure die casting injects molten metal into a hardened steel die at high speed and pressure. It is commonly selected for aluminum, zinc and magnesium components that need good surface detail, stable dimensions and efficient volume production.

The process is most effective when the part geometry, gate position, cooling layout, venting, ejection and machining strategy are reviewed as one manufacturing system.

Enclosures and housings
Structural brackets
Heat sinks
Motor and gearbox covers
Electrical and telecom components

Technical profile

High-Pressure Die Casting planning data

Use this table for project planning, then confirm every critical value against the approved drawing and process plan.

Core process	Cold-chamber high-pressure die casting
Machine range	160T to 800T across 20+ die casting machines
Part weight range	5 g to 15 kg
Materials	Aluminum, zinc and magnesium alloys
Tooling	Custom die design and manufacture
Secondary operations	CNC machining, finishing, assembly and inspection
Tolerance	±0.05 mm as cast; ±0.01 mm on machined features
Lead time	Mold 15-25 days; T1 sample 3-5 days; production 7-15 days

Figures reflect current factory equipment and capacity. Final tolerances, cycle time and lead times are confirmed against the drawing in the quotation.

Project flow

How a high-pressure die casting project moves forward

Each stage produces a decision or document that the next stage depends on. This keeps engineering, purchasing and production aligned.

Drawing review

Review the controlled 3D model, 2D drawing, critical dimensions, annual volume and finish requirements.

DFM and flow planning

Assess wall thickness, draft, ribs, fillets, parting line, gating, venting and porosity risk.

Tooling and trial

Build the die, run the trial, inspect the sample and define corrections before production approval.

Production and release

Run the approved process, complete secondary operations and release parts against the inspection plan.

Buyer questions

Questions to resolve before production.

These answers define the normal project path and the information needed for a useful quotation.

What information is needed for a high-pressure die casting review?

Provide the controlled 2D/3D drawing, material requirement, annual quantity, finishing requirement, critical dimensions, target market and delivery date.

Can the project start from a sample or concept?

An initial feasibility discussion is possible, but the quotation and tooling scope should be based on a controlled drawing revision.

How are tolerances set?

Tolerance and inspection requirements are defined from the drawing, critical features, process capability and agreed datum strategy.

How is tooling ownership handled?

Ownership, storage, maintenance and transfer terms are defined in the quotation or supply agreement before the tooling project starts.

Continue through the project path.

Use the internal links to connect the material, process, industry, product and RFQ pages around one project decision.

Send the drawing. Get the engineering questions first.

Include the material, annual quantity, finishing requirement, target market and delivery date. The review can start from STEP, IGS, DWG, DXF, PDF or ZIP files.

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