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Plastic cannot be die-cast in the traditional sense, as die casting is a metal-specific process involving the injection of molten metal into a mold under high pressure. However, plastic can be processed using a similar technique called injection molding, which is often confused with die casting due to their similarities. Here’s a concise explanation:Die Casting vs. Injection Molding:Die Casting: Used for metals like aluminum, zinc, or magnesium, where molten metal is forced into a steel mold at high pressure and cooled to form precise parts. It’s not suitable for plastics due to their different thermal and structural properties.

Injection Molding: The equivalent process for plastics, where molten plastic is injected into a mold, cooled, and ejected as a solid part. This is widely used for producing precise plastic components, such as automotive parts, consumer goods, and even complex shapes like engine block prototypes.

Can Plastics Be Used in Die Casting? No, plastics have lower melting points (typically 150–300°C or 300–570°F) and different flow characteristics compared to metals, making them incompatible with die-casting equipment, which is designed for much higher temperatures and pressures. Attempting to use plastic in a die-casting mold would likely damage the material or equipment.