Assembly interfaces
Identify datum surfaces, bearing bores, threaded connections and the dimensions that control fit.
Aluminum Die Casting.
Cast housings, structural parts and precision interfaces—supported by tooling, machining and project-defined inspection across our strategic manufacturing network.
Product Range
Aluminium Die Casting — Product Gallery
Reference forms for drawing review, not evidence of supplied alloy, manufacturing site or validated performance.
Application Experience
Automotive & EV
Housings and structural interfaces with agreed dimensional, material and production-approval requirements.
Explore automotive supply Intelligent RoboticsPrecision housings, brackets and interfaces reviewed around assembly access, stiffness and repeatability.
Explore robotics components Aerospace & DefenseComponent programs with product-specific supply responsibilities, inspection and documentation.
Discuss program requirementsExperience is defined by the supplied component and approved project requirements. It is not a blanket certification or performance grade for every casting.
Define the Interfaces. Agree the Acceptance.
Functional requirements
Provide loading, sealing, thermal contact and environmental conditions relevant to the part.
Release evidence
Agree sample approval, inspection records and change-control requirements before production release.
Inputs for This Manufacturing Route
- Alloy, casting weight, projected area and wall sections
- Machined datums, sealing faces, leak-test medium/pressure/limit
- Surface finish, first-article or PPAP requirements and annual volume
From Casting to Finished Component.
Your drawing, alloy and annual demand guide DFM review of draft, walls, undercuts and machining stock.
Tooling & Casting
Customer-owned tooling and first shots are approved before controlled repeat casting.
Thermal Processing
Heat treatment is included where the alloy, geometry and approved part requirements call for it.
Precision Machining
CNC machining finishes bearing bores, sealing faces and other drawing-defined interfaces.
Inspection & Release
FAI and agreed dimensional, porosity and appearance checks support release with specified packing and documents.
For Procurement
MOQ, lead time, packaging and commercial terms — go straight to a quotation.
Request a QuoteFor Engineering
Grades, drawings, process data and design support for your DFM review.
Manufacturing CapabilityFor Quality / SQE
Certificates, inspection planning, traceability and PPAP / FAI support per project.
Certificates & DocumentationFor Logistics
Packing, destination and delivery terms — discuss the shipment requirements for your order.
Coordinate deliveryWhy Die Casting?
For repeat production, die casting can consolidate complex geometry and reduce machining. Tooling, volume and acceptance requirements determine the project economics.
- ✓Complex geometry, net shape — thin walls, internal features, and near-net external geometry in a single operation
- ✓High production rate — a die cast cycle takes 30–90 seconds — thousands of parts per day from one tool
- ✓Excellent dimensional repeatability — ±0.1mm on as-cast features; consistent part-to-part
- ✓Integrated functions — cast-in inserts, bosses for fasteners, EMI shielding, and heat sink fins in the part design
Applications
| Application | Typical Spec | Why This Material |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics Housings | A380, powder coated | EMI shielding + thermal management + structure |
| Motor Housings | ADC12, machined bore | Precision motor end bells and shells |
| Automotive Brackets | A360, heat treated | Structural components with tight tolerances |
| LED Lighting | ADC12, anodized | Thermal management housings for high-power LEDs |
| Power Tools | A380, painted | Lightweight structural housings |
Die Casting Capabilities
Alloy datasheets available for download.
| Parameter | Capability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alloys | A380, ADC12, A360, A413, Zamak 3/5 | AlSi-based aluminum + zinc alloys |
| Part size | 0.05–20 kg | Hot and cold chamber machines |
| Aluminum clamping force | 130–4,400 tons | Multiple machine classes across the qualified manufacturing network |
| Zinc clamping force | 88–160 tons | Hot-chamber route subject to alloy, geometry and volume review |
| Manufacturing locations | Ningbo and Jiangsu | Site and machine assignment confirmed during RFQ review |
| Confirmed Ningbo aluminum cell group | 10 machines | 160T ×2 · 200T ×2 · 280T ×1 · 400T ×1 · 700T ×1 · 800T ×2 · 1250T ×1 |
| Wall thickness | 1.0–2.5mm typical (0.8mm minimum) | Thinner possible with vacuum assist |
| Tolerance | ±0.1mm per 25mm (as-cast) | CNC machined features to ±0.01mm |
| Surface finish | Ra 1.6–3.2µm as-cast | Polished or textured mold surfaces |
| Secondary ops | CNC machining, tapping, anodizing, powder coat, e-coat | In-house and managed partners |
Equipment availability, tonnage assignment and secondary operations are confirmed against part envelope, projected area, alloy and annual volume before quotation.
Materials We Cast
Our standard aluminum and zinc casting alloys — selected with you during DFM review:
| Alloy | Family | Character |
|---|---|---|
| A380 | Al-Si-Cu | Workhorse — best all-round castability and strength |
| ADC12 | Al-Si-Cu | Asian equivalent of A380, excellent fluidity |
| A360 | Al-Si | Higher corrosion resistance, good pressure tightness |
| A413 | Al-Si | Optimized for pressure-tight and thin-wall parts |
| Zamak 3 / 5 | Zn | Very small parts with tight as-cast tolerances |
Other alloys considered per project — confirm availability with engineering.
Tolerance & Surface Finish
Realistic as-cast values — we confirm achievable tolerances per feature during quotation:
| Feature | Typical Capability |
|---|---|
| As-cast linear tolerance | ±0.1 mm per 25 mm |
| CNC-machined features | ±0.01 mm |
| As-cast surface finish | Ra 1.6–3.2 µm |
| Minimum wall thickness | 0.8 mm (1.0–2.5 mm typical) |
| Draft angle | 0.5°–2° per side by depth |
Tighter requirements are reviewed case by case — ask engineering before specifying.
DFM for Die Casting
Design decisions that save cost and improve quality:
- ✓Uniform wall thickness — avoid thick sections that cause porosity and sink marks; use ribs for stiffness instead of mass
- ✓Draft angles — 0.5°–2° per side depending on depth — required for part release from the die
- ✓Undercuts — minimize — each undercut adds a slide mechanism that increases tooling cost and maintenance
- ✓Machining stock — specify 0.3–0.5mm stock on machined faces; die cast surfaces may be porous under the skin
Porosity & Solutions
Die casting inherently traps some gas — manage it with design and process:
- ✓Vacuum assist — evacuating the cavity can reduce entrapped gas; the published 60–80% reduction reference is not a guarantee for every geometry. Select the process using porosity and leak-test acceptance requirements
- ✓Impregnation — resin impregnation seals micro-porosity for pressure-tight applications (sealant and process selected to the applicable specification)
- ✓Design for porosity — locate machined surfaces away from last-to-fill regions; specify porosity acceptance criteria in your drawing
Verified Equipment Summary
50 Die-Casting Machines Across the Strategic Manufacturing Network
The consolidated equipment inventory covers 46 aluminum-alloy machines and 4 zinc-alloy machines across Ningbo and Jiangsu. Project routing is confirmed against part size, projected area, alloy and annual volume.
Aluminum Die-Casting — 46 Machines
| 130–280T | 130T ×3 · 160T ×3 · 180T ×1 · 200T ×2 · 280T ×6 |
|---|---|
| 350–630T | 350T ×1 · 400T ×4 · 500T ×3 · 530T ×2 · 630T ×1 |
| 700–1,000T | 700T ×2 · 800T ×5 · 840T ×1 · 850T ×3 · 1,000T ×1 |
| 1,250–4,400T | 1,250T ×2 · 1,300T ×1 · 1,600T ×2 · 1,800T ×1 · 2,500T ×1 · 4,400T ×1 |
Zinc Die-Casting — 4 Machines
| 88T | 1 machine |
|---|---|
| 100T | 1 machine |
| 138T | 1 machine |
| 160T | 1 machine |
The network also supports downstream CNC machining, spray coating, assembly and project-defined inspection.
| Equipment group | Location | System | Aluminum | Zinc | Routing notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ningbo facility A | Ningbo, Zhejiang | TS | 15 machines | — | Large-tonnage aluminum route |
| Ningbo facility B | Ningbo, Zhejiang | TS | 10 machines | 2 | Aluminum and zinc routes · In-house spray process |
| Ningbo facility C | Ningbo, Zhejiang | ISO | 9 machines | — | Broad mid-tonnage coverage |
| Jiangsu facility | Jiangsu | ISO | 6 machines | — | Regional aluminum capacity |
| Ningbo facility D | Ningbo, Zhejiang | ISO | 6 machines | 2 | Aluminum and zinc routes · In-house spray process |
Strategic Manufacturing-Base Evidence
More Views from the Manufacturing Network
Real workshop and equipment views from long-term strategic manufacturing bases covering tooling support, automated die casting, heat treatment, CNC machining, robotic handling and dimensional inspection.
7 equipment viewsManufacturing and secondary operations
1 inspection viewDimensional verification
Manufacturing visibilityTooling · die casting · heat treatment · machining · automation · inspection
Manufacturing equipmentInspection & testing
Robotic Part Extraction
Automated handling supports stable cycle control and reduces manual contact with hot castings.
Robotic Handling Line
Integrated robots transfer and position components through repeatable downstream operations.
Integrated Die-Casting Campus
A dedicated manufacturing campus expands project capacity for casting, machining and downstream operations.
Die-Casting Cell & Furnace
Integrated casting and melt-handling equipment supports controlled production of larger aluminum components.
Real views from long-term strategic manufacturing basesProducing site and machine assignment confirmed during RFQ review
Inspection & Quality Documentation
Inspection scope is agreed per project in the inspection plan.
Dimensional
Calibrated gauges and CMM measurement on critical dimensions per the agreed sampling plan.
Material & Surface
Alloy certificates from the casting lot; surface roughness and coating verification where specified.
Project Documentation
FAI reports and PPAP documentation per project requirements; RoHS / REACH declarations on request.
Inspection Plan Agreement
Specify critical characteristics, sampling and acceptance criteria so the requested records match your part and application.
Plan the quality reviewApplication Gallery
Representative applications of aluminum die castings across industrial markets.
Engineering Guides
Make Better Die-Casting Decisions Before Tooling.
Use these practical guides to define alloy, leak testing and surface requirements before requesting a quotation.
A380 vs ADC12
Compare standards, castability, machining and selection criteria.
Compare alloysPorosity & Leak Control
Align DFM, vacuum control, inspection and measurable leak tests.
Plan pressure integritySurface Finish Selection
Choose coating routes by corrosion, appearance, grounding and tolerance.
Select a finishEquipment & Part Geometry
Review projected area, part weight and machining access together when selecting a casting route.
Review manufacturingCase Study — A380 Die Cast Housing
See how we consolidated die casting, CNC finishing and anodizing under a group quality framework for an electronics housing program.
Industry Programs
Die-Casting Capabilities by Buyer Application.
Review the component geometry, materials, validation points and RFQ inputs relevant to your program.
Automotive Housings
Steering, braking, transmission and thermal-management components.
View programTelecom & 5G
RF cavities, sealed outdoor enclosures and thermal chassis.
View programBattery & Energy Storage
BMS, junction-box, inverter and liquid-cooling housings.
View programLarge Structural Castings
One-piece structures supported by presses up to 4,400T.
View programZinc Components
Compact precision parts, plated hardware and mechanisms.
View programFrequently Asked Questions
What alloys should I choose?
A380 and ADC12 are common die-casting designations, not automatic substitutes. Review the governing chemistry and property standard. A360, A413 or Zamak may be reviewed for corrosion, sealing or small-part requirements; selection remains project-specific.
How much does tooling cost?
Die casting tools run $5,000–$50,000+ depending on part size, complexity (slides for undercuts), and expected tool life. High-volume tools use H13 steel and last 100,000–500,000 shots with maintenance. We provide tooling quotes with each part quote — and the tool is your property.
What's the MOQ for die casting?
Practical minimum is 500 pieces per order — below that, tooling amortization dominates part cost. For prototypes (10–100 pieces), we recommend CNC machining from billet, then transitioning to die casting at production volume. Our DFM review includes this trade-off analysis.
Can die cast parts be anodized?
Yes, with caveats: high-silicon alloys (A380, ADC12) anodize to a gray/bronze finish with some cosmetic variation. For decorative clear or colored anodizing, we recommend A360 or low-silicon alloys. For corrosion protection, review powder coating or e-coat with the alloy, pretreatment, geometry and environmental acceptance test.
Have a Drawing?
Send it to our team for engineering review and quotation — DFM feedback and alloy recommendation included.