Iron cannot be die-cast in the traditional sense. Die casting is typically used for non-ferrous metals with lower melting points, like aluminum, zinc, or magnesium, because it involves injecting molten metal into a mold under high pressure. Iron, especially cast iron, has a much higher melting point (around 2,150°F or 1,177°C) and is more viscous when molten, making it unsuitable for standard die-casting processes due to the extreme temperatures and pressures required, which would damage most die-casting molds.However, cast iron is commonly processed using other casting methods, such as sand casting or investment casting, which are better suited to its properties. Some specialized high-pressure casting techniques exist for certain iron alloys, but these are not standard die casting and require specific equipment.