High Pressure Diecasting

High pressure die casting involves injecting molten metal into a steel die under extreme pressure—typically around 1,500 PSI. The molten metal is introduced into the die casting machine either manually with a ladle or automatically via a robotic arm. A piston then rapidly forces the metal into the mold cavity. Once solidified, the casting is ejected from the mold and removed by either the operator or a robotic arm.
The process enables faster solidification due to thinner wall sections, resulting in significantly higher production rates compared to gravity die casting. This makes HPDC ideal for manufacturing high-volume components that demand excellent dimensional accuracy and superior surface finish. Thanks to this precision, secondary machining operations can often be minimized. Moreover, castings can be produced with thinner walls than those achieved through sand or gravity casting, all while maintaining exceptional strength.