Materials

Die cast parts possess different physical and mechanical properties depending on the material they are made from.

Zinc die casting is always the right solution for components that need to be thin-walled while at the same time possessing a high load-bearing capacity. It also stands out for the minimum amount of final machining required and allows for extremely fine tolerances.
Low-cost moulds with a long service life make zinc die casting a highly cost-effective process.

Aluminium is suitable for the manufacture of complex, lightweight components that are corrosion-resistant and possess good thermal conductivity.

Magnesium is the lightest of the three metals and is used when a component is required to be extremely light. The other advantages of this metal are its suitability for thin-walled components, its dimensional accuracy and its high-quality surface finish.

A technical comparison of the materials is provided here: