Die Casting - is the metal analogy to injection molding. Die castings are produced using matched metal molds that produce a cavity when the tool is closed. Molten metal is placed in a chamber in the die casting press and then injected at high speed into the cavity of the tool where it is cooled. Once the part has cooled, it is removed.

Process Characteristics
Tooling cost - high Part Cost - low Production Rate - high Parts are easily machined to get close tolerance Parts can be cast in Aluminum or Zinc
Examples
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