Metals Used in Die Casting

Last Updated on April 15, 2022 by Leizi

A lot of people apply to die casting to create high-performance and intricated metal components. Meanwhile, there is a wide spectrum of metal materials on the market. Various metals have their properties. And you may want to know what kind of metal materials are suitable for your unique project. Therefore, we have listed the common metals you can choose.

(1) Aluminum and aluminum alloy. With excellent machinability and ductility, and heat resistance, aluminum die casting parts have a popularity in the fields of automotive, aerospace, and telecommunications. Besides, aluminum is also anti-corrosion and also lightweight. Alongside that, it has high recyclability. That’s why aluminum die casting is one of the most popular ones in various industries.

(2) Zinc is also an ideal material for creating die casting components. It has tight tolerance and a good surface finish. The common applications of zinc die casting are brake systems, fuel systems, electronic devices, power steering systems, and interior car parts.

(3) Magnesium. Even though it is prone to fire during processing. It still has many advantages: light-weight, recyclable, impact-resistant, and so on.

At Ruitai, we often apply aluminum die casting and zinc die casting to create high-performance die casting components. Which material do you often use? If you need any guidance for your die casting project, you can contact the Ruitai team anytime.