Aluminium and zinc die castings. From die design and build to inspection.
Aluminium and zinc die castings are best sourced from Rajkot, Pune, Chennai, Faridabad, Aligarh and Hosur. Indian die casters make housings, covers, brackets, heat sinks, handles and hardware in aluminium and Zamak, with machining and finishing.
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- process steps
- 6
- mapped clusters
- 7616.99
- typical HS heading
- Clusters for this product
- Other clusters
How it is made, in 7 steps.
The sequence Indian factories follow, from raw material to an approved part ready to ship.
- Die design & buildH13 steel die with cooling and ejection
- MeltingAluminium (ADC12, A380) or zinc (Zamak 3, Zamak 5) alloy
- High-pressure die castingCold-chamber machines for aluminium, hot-chamber for zinc
- Trimming & deburringRunners, overflows and flash removed
- MachiningThreads, bores and sealing faces
- FinishingPowder coating, e-coating or plating
- InspectionX-ray for porosity, dimensions, leak test if needed
What buyers plan around.
- Typical HS heading
- 7616.99 (aluminium), 7907 (zinc); parts often by function
Check 7616.99 in the HS code finder - Lead time
- Die and samples 6–8 weeks, production 4–6 weeks
- India's edge
- India's auto industry has built strong high-pressure die casting capacity, and Aligarh adds a long tradition in zinc hardware.
- Materials
- Process families
The clusters that make it.
Listed in the order buyers usually start. Each page covers the nearest ports and neighbouring clusters.
Tests we plan for.
The checks that usually sit in the inspection plan for this product. We agree the final list with you against your drawing and market.
How our inspections work- X-ray for porosity
- Dimensional check
- Leak test for sealed parts
- Coating or plating adhesion and salt spray
- Alloy composition check
Straight answers.
Anything else, ask us directly. A principal replies, not a bot.
anirudh@sourcesquid.coWhat is the difference between aluminium and zinc die casting?
Aluminium is lighter and suits larger housings, while zinc gives finer detail, thinner walls and better plating for small parts.
How much does a die-casting die cost?
Die cost depends on part size, cavities and slides, and is higher than sand-casting patterns. Get a quote that states the guaranteed die life.
Can die castings be anodised?
Die-cast aluminium does not anodise well because of its silicon content. Powder coating, e-coating or plating are better choices.
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