Table of Contents

◆1. The 30-second version
◆2. What is die casting, really?
◆3. Where you already meet die-cast parts everyday
◆4. Die casting vs.CNc-the buyer's scorecard
◆5.Money talk-when does the curve cross?
◆6. Sustainability in one line
◆7. Lead-time reality
◆8. How to start (checklist you can forward)
◆9. Common worries-solved
◆10. Bottom line

Why Would You Use Die Casting?

1. The 30-second version

● You get 500-50,000 metal parts per year

● They must look clean out of the machine (no ugly machining marks)

● You hate paying for metal chips you throw away

● You need them lighter, thinner and 30-50 % cheaper than CNC

➡️Die casting is probably your answer.

2. What is die casting, really?

Think of a waffle iron, but for metal.

We pour liquid aluminium (or zinc, or magnesium) into a reusable steel mould, squeeze it under high pressure for a few seconds, open the mould and pop-a finished part drops out. No carving, no chips, almost no waste.

3. Where you already meet die-cast parts everyday

Sector	Part you know	Why buyers pick casting
E-bikes & scooters	Motor hub, battery tray	40 % lighter, ready for powder coat
5G street cabinets	Heat-sink fins 0.5 mm thin	CNC would break the tiny fins
Solar inverters	Liquid-cooling channels	One-piece, no leaky welds
LED lights	Lamp housing	Smooth surface, lP66 ready
Medical carts	Monitor arm bracket	Zero pores, can be anodised
Power tools	Gear box	Survives 1 m drop at -20°C

4. Die casting vs.CNc-the buyer's scorecard

	Die casting	CNC machining
Tool cost	$3,000-25,000 one-off	None
Part cost	$0.40-4.00	$4-40
Annual qty that pays	500+	1-500
Wall thickness	0.8 mm possible	1 mm+, but cost jumps
Raw-material waste	5 %	60-90 % chips
Surface out of machine	Ra 1-3 um (smooth)	Ra 0.5-1 um (extra passneeded)
Delivery speed	4-6 weeks tool, then days	1-3 weeks every batch

5.Money talk-when does the curve cross?

Interactive graph (copy into Google Sheets)

X= quantity, Y= total cost

Cross-over for a 150 g part: ≈ 1,800 pcs

Cross-over for a 600 g part: ≈3,200 pcs

Ask us for the live calculator- well email it free.

6. Sustainability in one line

95 % of the metal we buy is recycled, and we remelt our own runners.

Your carbon report will keep EU CSRD, Apple supplier list or Walmart Scorecard happy.

7. Lead-time reality

● Prototype: 3D printed sand mould - 12 days

● Production tool: 35-45 days (steel), air-shipped to you

● First shipment: 7 days after sample approval

● Repeat orders: 10-15 days sea freight to LA, Rotterdam, Sydney

8. How to start (checklist you can forward)

1. Send us any file: STEP, STL, PDF sketch on a napkin

2. Tell us annual qty & target price

3. We answer in 48 h with:

Clear “go /no-go" for casting

Tool price, part price, lead-time

Packing idea & shipping cost to your door

4. Approve ➡️ pay 50 % tool ➡️ we cut steel ➡️ video-call you the first shot

9. Common worries-solved

“ve heard castings leak.”

We vacuum the mould down to 5 mbar and X-ray every batch - porosityguarantee in writing.

“l only need 700 pcs first year."

We spread the tool cost over the PO -no giant upfront if you prefer.

“My drawing is still draft.”

Free DFM: we add draft angles, suggest thinner walls, delete unnecessarymachining.

10. Bottom line

If you buy 500+ metal parts a year, want them light, good-looking and delivered on time, die casting is usually the lowest-hassle route.

Send your drawing today, get a 48-hour cost snapshot, and know exactly what you'll save before you commit.

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