Shenzhen Alu Rapid Prototype Precision Co., Ltd.

Absolutely, die casting is one of the most important and widely adopted manufacturing processes in modern industry. Its popularity comes from a unique combination of speed, precision, dimensional accuracy, and cost-effectiveness at high volumes.

Here are the key reasons why die casting is so widely used across industries:

Major Advantages of Die Casting

1.High production speed – Cycle times of 15–90 seconds allow thousands of parts per day.

2.Excellent dimensional accuracy and stability – Tolerances as tight as ±0.05 mm (0.002 in) are routine.

3.Superb surface finish – Often requires little or no secondary finishing.

4.Thin walls possible – Wall thicknesses down to 0.5–1 mm in zinc and ~1–1.5 mm in aluminum/magnesium.

5.Complex geometries and intricate details – Undercuts, threads, logos, and fine features can be cast in.

6.High mechanical properties (especially with vacuum or squeeze casting variants).

7.Economical at medium-to-high volumes – Tooling is expensive, but per-part cost drops dramatically.

Most Common Alloys and Their Primary Applications

Industries That Rely Heavily on Die Casting

1.Automotive & EV (≈50–60% of global die casting tonnage)

2.Consumer electronics (laptops, phones, tablets)

3.Aerospace & defense

4.Appliances & power tools

5.Telecommunications (5G base station housings, antennas)

6.Medical devices

7.Lighting (LED housings)

Recent Trends (2024–2025)

1.Mega-castings / Giga-castings (Tesla, Volvo, NIO, etc.) using 6,000–12,000-ton machines for large structural parts

2.Increasing use of high-vacuum and squeeze casting to reduce porosity and enable heat treatment

3.Growth in magnesium die casting for lightweighting in EVs

4.Shift toward recycled aluminum alloys to meet sustainability goals