Die casting is a custom manufacturing process that produces engineered metal parts by injecting molten metal under very high pressure into reusable molds, called “dies,” made from premium tool steel. The dies are designed to cast very complex shapes and sharply defined product features with high accuracy and repeatability, often with no post-casting machining required to meet part specifications. Smooth surfaces can be produced as cast, as well as various textured surfaces. Die castings are suitable for multiple cosmetic finishes to match other mated parts or add extra durability. High-pressure die casting can produce net or near-net-shape castings of high integrity and dimensional precision — at very high cycle speeds. A complete die-casting cycle can vary from less than one second for small components weighing less than an ounce to no more than a minute or two for a casting of several pounds. The process’s advantages make die casting the most efficient technology for producing a wide range of commercial, industrial, and consumer products in durable, rigid metal. Chicago White Metal produces die castings from Aluminum, Magnesium, and Zinc alloys.