FAQ
Q. What is Die Casting? How is it different from other "casting" process?
"Die casting is the process of forcing molten metal under high pressure into mold cavities (which are machined into dies). Most die castings are made from non-ferrous metals." It's known as "pressure die casting" in Europe. "Gravity casting" (a.k.a. "permanent mold casting" in USA and Canada) uses gravity to fill the mold.
Q. I don't have experience designing parts for die casting, and want to bring existing machined parts to die casting. What should I know?
Here are some basic design guidelines for die casting parts:
1.Even wall thickness.
2.Rounding of all edges and corners.
3.Smooth blending and continuity of all the features.
We will provide additional design modification suggestions to make sure your parts are casted successfully.
Q. Can fasteners or hardware be installed on the die casted parts?
Yes, we can put PEM studs, nuts, fasteners, or hardware or inserts to the casted parts.
Q. We are new to the die casting process, where should we start?
You can start by providing the part's 2D and 3D drawings to us. We can provide Design for Manufacture (DFM) service for you.
Q. What information do you need in order to provide an accurate quote? How soon can I get a quote?
Please provide us with the part's 3D CAD drawings (such as IGES, STEP, or X_T). We can also quote based on 2D drawings (in DWG, DXF, or even PDF format [but with weight information]). We can also import CAD files directly from popular CAD software, such as Pro/ENGINEER, UGS, and Solid Edge. In addition, we need the production information listed in our request for quote form. Quoting turnaround is typically within a week, and can be even sooner if there is special timing constraint.
Q. How do customers specify the color we need painted on the die casted parts?
You can specify your color by using RAL or Pantone color codes. If you don`t have the color code, you can send us a color chip or a color sample for us to come up with a matching color chip.
Q. What are your minumum order quantities (MOQ's) for die casting parts?
Due to our specialty in short run orders, we are very flexible in order quantities. Our quotes always break down pricing by MOQ's: e.g., there might be a price premium if orders are below 3,000 pcs., and another one if orders are below 1,500 pcs. (these numbers vary and are just for examples).
