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Die Casting the Future of Wind Energy
Benefits of Recycled Zinc
8 Die Casting Defects & How to Overcome Them
Die Cast Material Spotlight: EZAC
Design for Manufacturing FAQ
Center Gate: An innovative die cast method
An Introduction to Precision Die Casting: Frequently Asked Questions
Biocompatible Surface Treatments for Medical Grade Die Castings
Beginners Guide to Die Casting
Investment Cast Prototypes for Die Cast Components
Top 3 Prototyping Methods for Die Casting
Die Casting vs. Screw Machining
6 Key Approaches to Engineering Hidden Value
When considering a viable production process for a project, companies across all industries ask the same question:
How can we cut cost without sacrificing part quality or performance?
Zero Draft Angle in Die Casting
Recently, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the feasibility and functionality of zero draft angles in die casting, or casting a metal component without conceding...
Die Casting Design FAQ
High pressure die casting is a fast, repeatable process that delivers quality metal components, every time—but only if your component is designed properly. Read about our most frequently asked questions related to die cast design.
Finding The Balance Between Lightweighting and Part Performance
The rapid growth of a new generation of automobiles is driving new engineering innovations and advancements in technology but it is also creating challenges for automotive designers, engineers, and their suppliers.
High Quality Die Cast Tooling
There are many die casting companies that make tools in order to manufacture a customer’s product. So why are Dynacast’s tools higher quality? As the Operations Manager for Dynacast’s Germantown tooling division, I’ve seen first hand why our tools are preferred over others in the business.
Reducing Manufacturing Lead Time
Involving Dynacast engineers early in the design process is an important step to reduce lead time and give you a competitive advantage.
Facility Spotlight: Lake Forest
Designed for speed, agility, and flexibility, the 115,000 square foot die casting plant manufactures more than 144 million parts a year for a number of different industries.
Fiber Optics: The Importance of Reliability
Fiber optic broadband is becoming the gold standard in homes and businesses across the world. When it comes to fiber optics and their metal components, reliability matters most.
Dynacast Machine Development Process
Learn about our state-of-the-art Machine Building Center (DMB) in Germany, where we design and manufacture cutting-edge machinery for our global operations.
The Benefits of Multi-Slide Technology
In 25 years at Dynacast, a differentiating factor in our business has always been our multi-slide technology. We have the ability to create machines, tools, and processes based on customers’ needs...
Design Tips for Die Casting
At Dynacast we are often asked what tips we have that can improve a part design. I wanted to share with you some of the more common design tips that we recommend for die casting.
Aluminum Die Casting Spotlight
Aluminum is one of the most commonly used materials in die casting. It’s lightweight, strong, rigid, and can withstand high temperatures, which makes it common across many industries.