Northwest Die Casting
 Minority Owned Die Casting Company
9510 SW Tualatin Rd. Tualatin, Oregon 97062
Tel: 503.885.8200 | sales@nwdiecasting.com

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Northwest Die Casting LLC, Die Castings, Tualatin, OR
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Die Casting Advantages

Some of the principle advantages of the die casting process are that die casting greatly reduces if not eliminates machining costs, the castings are accurate and uniform, the process is continuous so die casting is able to output larger quantity of parts compared to other forms such as sand casting. When die-cast parts come out of the mold, they are practically finished parts. With the exception of some that may need removal of fins and some trimming or shavings from some surfaces.
  • Superior dimensional accuracy.
  • Greatly reduces or eliminates machining operations.
  • Thinner walls compared to sand and permanent mold casting.
  • Corrosion resistance in die casting alloys rate from good to high.
  • Smooth cast surfaces.
  • High production rates.
  • Ability to produce thousands of identical die-casting parts within specified tolerances before additional tooling may be required.
Die Casting vs. other processes
Die Casting vs Sand Casting
Die Casting parts can be produced with thinner walls on parts compared to Sand Casting. Die Casting parts also have closer dimensional limits with smoother surfaces. Faster production with Die Casting which in return lowers the labor costs per casting compared to Sand Casting.

Die Casting vs Plastic Molding
Compared to Plastic Molding, Die Casting parts have a greater resistance to temperature extremes and have better electrical properties. Die Casting produces parts that have closer tolerances. They are more durable and have more stability.

Die Casting vs Forging
Die Casting Compared to Forging has the ability to produce more complex shapes with closer tolerances. Die Casting products can have thinner walls. Cast coring holes are not available with forging. Die Cast products have a lower finishing costs.
Die Casting vs Stamping
Die Castings can be produced in more complex shapes with variations possible in section thickness. The assembly time is also shorter due to the fact one Die Casting can replace many parts unlike stamping. There is less waste in scrap in Die Casting.

Die Casting vs Permanent Mold
Die castings are produced at a faster pace with less labor, have smoother surfaces and are less expensive per die casting when it comes to labor costs. Die Casting can also be made with closer dimensional limits and have thinner sections.

Die Castings vs Screw Machine
Die castings are produced more rapidly, and can offer more shapes that can be difficult or impossible from bar or tubular stock, while also maintaining tolerances which requires fewer operations. Die castings have lower waste and scrap because fewer operations are needed.