DIE CASTING

Firstmold Complete Suite of Die Casting Services

Firstmold offers one-stop-shop die casting solutions including design support, die cast tooling and finishing. With die casting, Firstmold can make economic parts with excellent dimensional accuracy and tight tolerances for a wide array of end uses. Working with us means that you get to the market on time with durable, functional parts that are aesthetically pleasing. Our in-house engineers and product experts are another competitive advantage, leveraging their technical know-how and process optimization techniques to bring the best out of your project.

Our Advantages and Benefits for your Manufacturing

· Shorter leadtimes to gain market edge

Got tight deadlines? Looking to beat the competition? Our in-house capacity and network of vetted manufacturing suppliers is all you need to get your part into production in no-time.

· DFM

We offer hands-on design-for-manufacturing analysis, helping our clients explore potential causes of failures, design inconsistencies and avenue for cost savings or performance optimization to ensure we only manufacture the best of parts.

· Exemplary quality in our casted parts

We understand the impact of putting your brand on a part. That’s why we opt for the stringiest quality control standards on every project. We constantly evaluate your parts for precision, repeatability and conformance.

· Improved outcomes by leveraging experience

Leverage the years of experience and competence within our team to make better parts with improved outcomes that exceed expectations.

· Complex geometry capabilities

With our design for manufacturing guidelines and CNC machining capabilities, we are fully capable of building the most complex die tools and molds to fit the most intricate geometrical needs of your projects.

· A variety of finishing options

Choose from a variety of finishing to augment the cosmetic appearance and functionality of your parts.

· Perfect Tolerances

Our die casting solutions are capable of making parts that require complex geometrical structures, high dimensional accuracy and tight tolerances to fit and perform in their expected applications. Firstmold can make castings with tolerances up to +0.005 inches. Should tighter tolerances be required, we shall evaluate the feasibility, while leadtimes and production costs will increase.

See What Our Customers Said

"When we first requested CNC machining, we tried to contact First Part.They responded within hours with prices, delivery times and suggestions for our requirements. I am really satisfied with their professional service and high quality control. I would recommend them to my friends Without hesitation." ──Brown Abraham	"We have been cooperated with First Part in CNC machining for 6 years. From design to finished product delivery, First Part provides excellent CNC machining professional services and high quality products. Normally, within 12 hours or shorter which helps a lot. We feel they are one of the best CNC machine shop in China." ── Colin Martinez	"First Part is our the most satisfactory CNC machine shop. They are high efficiency and high quality control. Since 2016, we have cooperated with them on many projects, they also provided professional CNC machining suggestions to help us complete the projects. That's why they're such a great CNC machine shop." ── Jackon Brown

Materials

Die casting has a relatively limited material selection range when compared to other mass production solutions. Generally, die casting is suitable for alloys of Aluminum, Magnesium and Zinc. Die casting materials can withstand high temperatures and are fully recyclable. Below are the details of our die casting metal alloys and their properties:

· Aluminum Alloys

Structurally fit and stable, Aluminum alloys are versatile for a range of casting applications. They are low cost due to wide availability, and have excellent corrosion resistance. They can be anodized and finished in an array of methods. Aluminum alloys have great strength-to-weight ratio, and are environmentally friendly. They are common in automobiles, electronic parts, communication equipment, electrical enclosures and power connectors.

· Magnesium Alloys

Magnesium alloys boast of high electrical and thermal conductivity. They are of very high quality with great dimensional accuracy and stability. Magnesium alloys are a great fit for thin-walled parts, and are most common in electronic, medical and laboratory equipment.

· Zinc Alloys

Zinc alloys have high strength and great thermal conductivity. Zinc alloys provides high quality surface finishes and detail. They are mostly seen in automotive parts, household door handles and door frames.

Finishes

At Firstmold, we offer a number of post-processing solutions like surface treatment and finishing to help perfect the look, feel and performance of your castings and metal parts. Explore our list of die casting finishes below:

· Standard

· Brushing

· Polishing

· High gloss polishing

· Bead Blasting

· Painting

Other Finishing Capabilities

· Anodizing

· Soft-touch painting

· Chrome coating & Metal Plating

· Logo & Symbols

· Powder coating

· Learn more about our other finishing capabilities

Finishes

At Firstmold, we offer a number of post-processing solutions like surface treatment and finishing to help perfect the look, feel and performance of your castings and metal parts. Explore our list of die casting finishes below:

· Standard

· Brushing

· Polishing

· High gloss polishing

· Bead Blasting

· Painting

Other Finishing Capabilities

· Anodizing

· Soft-touch painting

· Chrome coating & Metal Plating

· Logo & Symbols

· Powder coating

· Learn more about our other finishing capabilities

Industries

Firstmold serves a broad range of clients across a range of industries. Our manufacturing solutions are widely employed in the medical, consumer products, automotive, aerospace, Robotics & Automation and defense industries. We have over 20 years of experience in prototype development, product development and mass production during which we have evolved along with the industry-best practices, equipment and capabilities. Our pool of seasoned engineers are adept at optimizing design and executing production with high precision. We provide a superior advantage garnered through our understanding of the different context and nuances for product development across every industry.

Automotive	Aerospace and Defense	Medical
Make custom precision parts with reduced weight and exquisite design from plastic and metal components.	Optimize efficiency, reduce weight and mitigate flight risks with our custom manufacturing materials for the aerospace industry.	Surgical-grade parts, wearables and bio-compatible components that meet FDA requirements to deliver life-saving solutions.
Electronics	Consumer Products	Robotics & Automation
Achieve tight tolerances and complex geometries in consumer electronic products to cater to the various style and class of your end-users.	Create exquisite design that is affordable and scalable to cater to the ever-changing consumer product trends.	Eliminate downtimes and boost efficiency with on-demand components that keep production running while integrating with existing lines and complimentary technology.

Additional Resources & FAQs

1. What is Die Casting?

Pressure die casting is the most employed method of making high quality metal parts. Die casting is achieved by forcing molten metal under high pressure into a steel mold (die). The process is very repeatable, and produces parts with complex geometries and tight tolerances. Die casted parts (castings) are known for their exceptional surface finish, lightweight, high strength and dimensional accuracy.

2. How does Die Casting Work?

The process itself begins with the creation of the mold tool (die). Each die replicates the product design and is created specifically for each project. Once the die has been created, molten metal is forced into the mold tool (die) under high pressure. The pressure may be pneumatic or hydraulic. The molten metal is left to fill the mold tool, take its shape, set and cool. After cooling, the solid metal part is removed from the tool.

3. What materials can you use with Die Casting?Aluminum, Zinc and Magnesium are the three most popular materials for Die Casting. The unique properties of these materials such as corrosion-resistance, light weight, ease of casting gives them an edge over other metal alloys.

4. Why should I choose Die Casting?Cost effectiveness, surface finish quality, tight tolerances and dimensional accuracy are some of the many reasons to choose die casting. Die casting is the most effective solution for making high volume metal parts especially when dealing with Aluminum, Zinc and Magnesium.

5. What can I make with Die Casting?

Die Casting can be used to make just about any metal part for a wide variety of applications. Some of the things you can make with die casting include chassis, mounts, dashboard components, automobile wheels, radiator parts, firearms, blades, communication equipment, lighting components, fixtures, door frames, building frames, door handles, lighting harnesses, cooling slots, heat sinks, fans, laptop frames and more.