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What we see on the floor and in the simulations, written for process and tooling people. No hype, and no watering down the vocabulary of the trade.
Permanent mould casting: how it works and when it beats die casting
Permanent mould casting fills a reusable metal die by gravity or low pressure. The cycle, the variants, and when it beats high pressure die casting.
Process 8 min read
Technical guides
Simulation 8 min read
Casting simulation software: what it simulates, how to validate the results and what it costs
September 5, 2026
Dies 7 min read
Die cast tooling: what you are buying, what it costs and how long it lasts
August 28, 2026
Process 6 min read
Giga press: what it is, how it works and what it takes to run one
August 28, 2026
Process 7 min read
Gigacasting explained: what it is, why carmakers do it and the trade-offs
August 28, 2026
Design 7 min read
Die cast aluminum enclosure: wall thickness, draft and sealing
August 21, 2026
Process 9 min read
Die casting machine: hot chamber, cold chamber and how to size one
August 21, 2026
Dies 6 min read
Die lubricant: what it does, how it is applied and what it costs you
August 21, 2026
Process 8 min read
Die casting vs injection molding: metal, plastic and MIM compared
August 18, 2026
Dies 7 min read
Draft angle in die casting: what it is and how much you need
August 18, 2026
Alloys 7 min read
Aluminum die casting: alloys, cold chamber and where it fits
August 13, 2026
Process 8 min read
Die casting explained: how the process works and when it fits
August 12, 2026
Alloys 9 min read
Zamak alloys: what they are, which grade to use and where they fit
August 12, 2026Got a defect that won't go away?
The articles explain the criteria; the session applies them to your part. Bring one that is giving you porosity, a cold shut or shrinkage today and we will look at it together in the simulation. No purchase commitment.