{"id":3774,"date":"2020-09-30T14:39:02","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T19:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cwmdiecast.com\/?p=3774"},"modified":"2021-03-22T13:38:05","modified_gmt":"2021-03-22T18:38:05","slug":"aluminum-die-casting-benefits-die-life-considerations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cwmdiecast.com\/2020\/09\/30\/aluminum-die-casting-benefits-die-life-considerations\/","title":{"rendered":"Aluminum Die Casting Benefits & Die Life Considerations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are considering aluminum die casting<\/a> for a new part, there are several advantages to doing so. Aluminum die castings are lightweight, corrosion-resistant, has high thermal and electrical conductivity, and are very durable. Aluminum die castings remain strong at high temperatures and retain their dimensional stability even if the part has thin walls or is a complex shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aluminum die castings also have excellent mechanical properties, making it a popular alternative to steel and iron. This is especially true for the automotive industry, which is continually looking for lightweight, durable materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Aluminum Die Casting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aluminum can be cast in a variety of ways. The benefit of using the high pressure die casting process over other aluminum casting processes is lower part cost. The aluminum high-pressure die casting process can produce a near-net shape in seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Though high pressure die casting tooling is more expensive than other casting processes, the heat-treated steel and water-cooled die cast die might produce 75K-200K \u201cshots\u201d over its life. And depending upon the part size, geometry, and demand, tools can often be built to produce multiple parts in one \u201cshot,\u201d which further reduces the part price and allows the tooling cost to be amortized over very large quantities of parts.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aluminum is the most popular die casting material by far because it is economical and provides a good mix of properties. There are a surprising amount of parts from numerous industries \u2013 like automotive<\/a>, medical<\/a>, alternative energy<\/a> \u2013 that are cast via the aluminum die casting process due to its many valuable properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aluminum Die Casting and Die Life Considerations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To maximize die life, certain considerations must be taken into account before building the die. Factors that contribute to die life include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n