Die-casting

Die casting is a metal casting process that is characterized by forcing molten metal under high pressure into a mold cavity. The mold cavity is created using two hardened tool steel dies which have been machined into shape and work similarly to an injection mold during the process. Most die castings are made from non-ferrous metals, specifically zinc, copper, aluminium, magnesium, lead, pewter, and tin-based alloys.

Depending on the type of metal being cast, a hot- or cold-chamber machine is used.

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DIECASTVAULT

The scale-model shelf — die-cast cars, planes & trains, cataloged and cared for.

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