High‑pressure die casting injects molten aluminum, magnesium, or zinc alloys into steel dies at high speed and pressure. Precision tooling and rapid solidification enable thin‑wall, high‑volume parts used in automotive, electronics, and structural components.
High‑pressure die casting is a fast, cyclic process in which molten metal is injected into a hardened steel die at high velocity and pressures reaching several thousand bar. Aluminum alloys such as Al‑Si or Al‑Mg are widely used due to their good castability and strength-to-weight ratio.The melt—typically aluminum, magnesium, or zinc alloys—is delivered to the shot chamber and accelerated by a hydraulic or servo-driven plunger. The gating system and intensification phase ensure rapid cavity filling and high compaction, enabling thin‑wall structures with excellent dimensional accuracy. HPDC tooling consists of fixed and moving die halves with optimized runner layouts, cooling circuits, ejector systems, and wear‑resistant inserts to withstand thermal fatigue and erosion. Common tooling materials are high quality 5%CrMoV-Hot Work Tool Steels. HPDC is essential for high-volume production of automotive structural components, housings, brackets, transmission parts, and consumer electronics, where tight tolerances, complex geometries, and high surface quality are required.
voestalpine AM Distributor Rings for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. Used mainly in two-plate die casting molds, these finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, eifeler PVD coating, and customized conformal cooling. Our additively manufactured (AM) distributor rings offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction, high heat-checking resistance, as well as high thermal conductivity. AM versions are further enhanced with our customized high-performance conformal cooling design to attain the highest efficiency in die temperature control. With their superior properties, these distributor rings are designed to increase your OEE.
Read Morevoestalpine AM Distributors for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. Used mainly in two-plate die casting molds, these finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, eifeler PVD coating, and customized conformal cooling. Our additively manufactured (AM) distributors offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction, high heat-checking resistance, as well as high thermal conductivity. AM versions are further enhanced with our customized high-performance conformal cooling design to attain the highest efficiency in die temperature control. With their superior properties, these distributors are designed to increase your OEE.
Read Morevoestalpine Chill Blocks are made from premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm and developed to combine the highest venting performance with maximum process reliability. The patented wave design enables a gap size of up to 1.3 mm and therefore a significantly larger cross section for die evacuation compared to standard systems. As a result, venting-related defects such as gas porosity or short shots can be more reliably prevented. Furthermore, ejection forces are strongly reduced. This leads to an easy peel off and less bonding in the venting area. Through these design and performance advantages, a more reliable filling process, less fluctuation in casting quality and less maintenance effort can be achieved.
Read Morevoestalpine Core Pins for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. The finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, and eifeler PVD coating to deliver high-performance solutions that are ready for foundry use. Our core pins offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction (with eifeler PVD coating), high heat-checking resistance as well as high thermal conductivity. These superior properties lead to reduced downtime and maintenance effort, thereby substantially increasing OEE. To meet the highest level of demand, these core pins are available with a hardness of up to 57 HRC.
Read Morevoestalpine Distributors Rings for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. Used mainly in two-plate die casting molds, these finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, and eifeler PVD coating to deliver high-performance solutions that are ready for foundry use. Our distributor rings offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction (with eifeler PVD coating), high heat-checking resistance, as well as high thermal conductivity. These superior properties enable reduced maintenance effort and a more constant melt flow, thereby substantially increasing OEE.
Read Morevoestalpine Distributors for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. Used mainly in two-plate die casting molds, these finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, and eifeler PVD coating to deliver high-performance solutions that are ready for foundry use. Our distributors offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction (with eifeler PVD coating), high heat-checking resistance, as well as high thermal conductivity. These superior properties enable reduced maintenance effort and a more constant melt flow, thereby substantially increasing OEE.
Read MoreOur fin filters for die casting applications are created from premium materials by Uddeholm. The Fin Filter is a high-performance filtration system that stands out for its efficiency and durability. It is additively manufactured and designed for maintenance-free operation, with an easy blow-out feature that can be performed either manually or automatically by a vacuum unit after each cycle. Made from high-quality stainless steel, the filter is exceptionally long-lasting and resistant to wear. Its innovative design prevents clogging, ensuring more consistent and accurate vacuum values. Additionally, the Fin Filter is a cost-effective solution, providing significant savings. For efficient and uninterrupted degassing, we recommend combining our fin filters with voestalpine Chill Blocks.revents clogging, ensuring more consistent and accurate vacuum values. Additionally, the Fin Filter is a cost-effective solution, providing significant savings. For efficient and uninterrupted degassing, we recommend combining our fin filters with voestalpine Chill Blocks.
Read Morevoestalpine AM Sprues for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. Used mainly in three-plate die casting molds, these finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, eifeler PVD coating, and customized conformal cooling. Our additively manufactured (AM) sprues offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction, high heat-checking resistance, as well as high thermal conductivity. AM versions are further enhanced with our customized high-performance conformal cooling design to attain the highest efficiency in die temperature control. These superior properties enable reduced downtime, maintenance effort and cycle time, thereby substantially increasing OEE.
Read Morevoestalpine Sprues for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. Used mainly in three-plate die casting molds, these finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, and eifeler PVD coating to deliver high-performance solutions that are ready for foundry use. Our sprues offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction (with eifeler PVD coating), high heat-checking resistance, as well as high thermal conductivity. These superior properties enable reduced downtime and maintenance effort, thereby substantially increasing OEE.
Read Morevoestalpine AM Sub Inserts for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. The finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, eifeler PVD coating and customized conformal cooling to deliver high-performance solutions that are ready for foundry use. Our additively manufactured (AM) sub inserts offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction, high heat-checking resistance as well as high thermal conductivity. AM versions are further enhanced with our customized high-performance conformal cooling design to attain the highest efficiency in die temperature control. With their superior properties, these sub inserts are designed to increase your OEE. To meet the highest level of demand, they are available with a hardness of up to 57 HRC.
Read Morevoestalpine Sub Inserts for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. The finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, and eifeler PVD coating to deliver high-performance solutions that are ready for foundry use. Our sub inserts offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction (with eifeler PVD coating), high heat-checking resistance as well as high thermal conductivity. These superior properties lead to reduced downtime and maintenance effort, thereby substantially increasing OEE. To meet the highest level of demand, these sub inserts are available with a hardness of up to 57 HRC.
Read Morevoestalpine AM Water Jackets are exchangeable tool inserts used for casting aluminum engine blocks. The curved walls of this important component are very thin and generally vary in thickness from top to bottom. To fully leverage this complex form, a superior solution is required. We offer this through a combination of premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm, voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, eifeler PVD coating, and customized conformal cooling. Our additively manufactured (AM) Water Jackets offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction, high heat-checking resistance, as well as high thermal conductivity. These superior properties enable reduced downtime, maintenance effort and cycle time, thereby substantially increasing OEE.
Read Morevoestalpine Water Jackets are exchangeable tool inserts used for casting aluminum engine blocks. The curved walls of this important component are very thin and generally vary in thickness from top to bottom. To fully leverage this complex form, a superior solution is required. We offer this through a combination of premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm, voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, and eifeler PVD coating. Our Water Jackets offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction (with eifeler PVD coating), high heat-checking resistance, as well as high thermal conductivity. These superior properties enable reduced downtime and maintenance effort, thereby substantially increasing OEE.
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