Component data
Drawing, alloy, quantity, repeat demand and required delivery condition.
A permanent metal mould filled by gravity
In gravity die casting, molten metal fills a reusable metal mould under gravity. This differs from high-pressure die casting, where metal is injected into the die under pressure.
Die construction, preparation and process control depend on the specific component. Parameters from one project should not be applied to another part without review.
Tooling and repeat demand
A permanent mould is tooling made for a defined geometry. The review considers the alloy, shape, casting removal, any cores, dimensional requirements and expected number of repeat orders.
We do not publish one universal minimum batch size or die cost. Both depend on the tooling design and order requirements.
What to send for review
Start with a current drawing or 3D model and the complete alloy designation. Include quantity, planned repeat batches, required delivery condition and the surfaces to be machined.
If a die, pattern, sample component or previous tooling documentation exists, describe its condition and availability. Suitability can only be confirmed after assessment.
- 2D drawing or 3D component model
- complete alloy designation
- quantity and expected repeat demand
- condition of existing tooling and machining requirements
Sand or gravity die casting — a component-specific decision
The processes use different tooling and production arrangements. Selection depends on the geometry, alloy, quantity, dimensional expectations and the full life of the order.
The comparison begins with the documentation and does not create an automatic promise on cost, accuracy or lead time.
Compare with sand castingENQUIRY PATH
From documentation to an agreed scope
Each stage follows the component and tooling requirements.
Die review
Geometry, mould split, casting removal, cores and machining scope.
Agreement
Tooling, casting and acceptance scope defined in the order documentation.
FAQ
Before you send an enquiry
Answers about process, tooling and input data.
Is gravity die casting the same as pressure die casting?
No. This page uses gravity die casting for a permanent mould filled by gravity. High-pressure die casting is a different process.
Does a permanent mould always provide better accuracy?
Requirements must be assessed for the specific casting. Geometry, alloy, die design and process control all affect the achievable result.
What is the minimum batch size?
The website does not state one value for every component. Tooling economics depend on the geometry, alloy and expected repeat demand.
Can an existing die be reused?
Reuse depends on its condition, documentation and compatibility with the component. It requires a separate assessment.
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Related services and processes
Sand casting of non-ferrous metals
We produce gravity castings in sand moulds. The process, material and subsequent machining scope are agreed from the component geometry, documentation and order requirements.
Aluminium Alloy Castings | METAL-KOLORAluminium alloy castings, including aluminium-silicon alloys. Send the grade, drawings, quantity and machining requirements to METAL-KOLOR.
Foundry patterns and pattern equipmentWe make prototype and production foundry patterns and work on existing pattern equipment. The scope is prepared from the documentation and the casting process for the specific component.
Contact METAL-KOLOR | Starachowice, PolandContact METAL-KOLOR in Starachowice, Poland. Call +48 41 273 00 00 to discuss castings, machining or white metal bearing refurbishment.