High Quality Die Casting Mold Making Services
Over the years, various methods have been used to manufacture metal components, with die casting molds and CNC machining being the most popular. Die casting is a high-efficiency technique used for mass-producing metal parts. Among the three core elements in die casting production, the die casting mold plays a crucial role. In this process, molten metal is injected into a precision-shaped mold cavity using either low or high-speed casting. The mold, composed of movable surfaces, applies pressure as the metal cools and solidifies. This not only eliminates shrinkage and porosity but also enhances the internal structure, resulting in improved mechanical properties and grain refinement.
Structure of a Die Casting Mold
A standard die casting mold consists of two main components:
- Stationary (fixed) mold half – mounted on the die casting machine’s fixed platen.
- Movable (ejector) mold half – fixed on the moving platen and includes the casting ejector system.
When casting begins, the two halves are clamped together by die locking force. The interface between both halves is known as the parting line. Opening and closing operations are performed by the ejector side, while undercuts and cavities are managed by mechanical or hydraulic core slides.