ZETFORD - Die Casting

Die Casting

Die Casting Process:

Zetford works with partners with the latest die casting technology to deliver high quality, on-demand parts. Our typical tolerance accuracy ranges from ±0.0762 mm to ±0.127 mm for aluminium and zinc, depending on customer specifications. Hot chamber casting, also referred to as gooseneck casting, is the most ubiquitous die casting process. In this process, the injection mechanism’s chamber is submerged in molten metal and the “gooseneck” metal supply structure guides the molten metal into the die cavity.

Cold chamber die casting is commonly employed to reduce machine corrosion. The liquified metal is loaded directly into the injection setup, removing the need to submerge the injection mechanism into the molten metal.

Gravity Die Casting

Ideal for parts with complex shapes made with steel, aluminum or magnesium alloys

We do gravity die casting to kind of industry. The part weight ranging from 30grams to 120Kgs

High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC)

We do HPDC die casting to various kind of industry. The tonnage ranging from 50Ton to 6000Ton

Investment Casting

Investment casting is low wax process. We make parts up to 65Kg and 300mm length. We do all necessary quality inspection tests.

Steel Casting

Temperature range between -10 and 300 ° C for components exposed to medium dynamic and shock-like loads.

Die Casting Materials

Zetford can manufacture parts using HPDC, gravity die casting, investment casting, sand casting, steel casting in a variety of materials. Some of the materials that we can support are:

Aluminium AC 46100 - Affordable, non-corrosive, low melting point, and excellent weldability

Aluminium AC 46500 - High ductility and strength-to-weight ratio. Suitable for automotive and electrical parts

Aluminium ADC 12 - High melting point, expensive, and corrosion-resistant

Aluminium ADC 10 - Anti-soldering, excellent machinability and strength, affordable

Aluminium A380 - Easy to machine, high ductility, and resistance against wear

Aluminium A383 - Heat treatable, good machinability and castability

Aluminium A360 - High strength, corrosion resistant, soft, and ductile

Aluminium Al-Si8Cu3 - High strength, good electrical conductivity, and suitable for the aerospace industry

Aluminium Al-Si11Cu3 - Good electrical conductivity and strength, resistant against corrosion, and easy to machine

Magnesium AZ91D - Suitable for automotive, aerospace, and electronics industries. Castability and strength-to-weight ratio

Magnesium AM60B - Low density, lightweight, and good stiffness

Magnesium AS41B - Non-toxic, high melting point, excellent electrical conductivity

Zinc Zamak 2 - Low melting point, good ductility, and suitable to manufacture complex shape parts

Zinc Zamak 3 - Good dimensional stability, easy to machine, suitable to manufacture gears, toys, and electrical components

Zinc Zamak 4 - High melting point, ideal for manufacturing engine parts, and low coefficient of thermal expansion

Zinc Zamak 5 - Excellent impact strength, castability, and ductility

Zinc Zamak 7 - Low melting point, excellent fluidity, and dimensional stability

Die Casting Parts

Die casting is a metal casting process that is characterized by forcing molten metal under high pressure into a mold cavity. Die castings are characterized by a very good surface finish (by casting standards) and dimensional consistency.