High pressure die casting provides the shortest path from molten metal to the finished part by injecting molten metal into a hardened steel mold and allowing it to solidify under pressure before being shot.

The process allows for the fast, precise and cost-effective production of aluminum or zinc die-cast parts for industries where product appearance and dimensional tolerances are critical.

Why the Automotive Industry Relies on Die Casting
Various applications in the automotive industry rely on die casting. Most vehicles have many metal parts that must be cast into specific shapes, making die casting the perfect method to manufacture these parts. The most common metals used in the casting process are aluminum and zinc. Due to their light weight, these metals are well suited for the automotive industry.

Zinc die casting combines high levels of production efficiency, excellent quality and cost-effectiveness. As one of the easiest metals to cast, zinc die casting for automotive parts offers many advantages.

Benefits of Casting Automotive Parts
Zinc die castings are most commonly found in the automotive industry, as different parts of a vehicle require complex shapes and sizes. The accuracy of the process means that the need for further processing is essentially non-existent. This saves auto parts manufacturers a lot of time and money. Additionally, zinc alloys are highly resistant to corrosion, making them ideal elements for the automotive industry.

Zinc castings in particular offer strength and flexibility unmatched by other materials. In addition, zinc has a lower melting point, so less energy is consumed in the production process.

Automotive Die Castings
Die cast parts are capable of producing an aesthetically pleasing appearance while also offering the ability to create complex shapes with high tolerances for durability. Die casting has many applications in the automotive industry, including:

sunroof assembly
seat belt components
Chassis parts
transmission parts
vehicle interior parts
Air Conditioning System
engine parts
Brake system
power steering system
fuel intake parts
Most of the time, die cast products have an attractive surface finish and therefore do not require any special treatment. However, Goudsmit UK can supply a variety of finishes if required.