★ Capability 02 / 08

Die Casting
in India.

High-pressure aluminum, zinc, and magnesium die casting from India. Presses up to 500 tons, ±0.1mm tolerance, IATF 16949 certified.

★ HPDC Press
500T
Press
±0.1mm
Tol
45+
Plants
★ Process Overview

Why die casting
wins at high volume.

Die casting forces molten non-ferrous metal — primarily aluminum, zinc, or magnesium — into reusable steel dies at high pressure. The result: thin-walled, dimensionally precise, near-net-shape parts at production rates that no other casting process can match.

Magnus partners with 45+ IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified Indian die casters operating presses from 50 tons to 1,300 tons. We’ve shipped over 12 million die-cast components across automotive, electrical enclosures, consumer hardware, and industrial machinery.

Die casting’s cost-per-part drops dramatically at volume. Tools commonly last 100,000 to 500,000 shots — making die casting the right answer when annual volumes exceed 5,000-10,000 parts.

At a Glance

Press capacity50 – 1,300 T
Part weight5g – 10 kg
Wall thickness0.8mm minimum
Tool life100k – 500k shots
Magnus suppliers45+ casters
★ Technical Specifications

Capability matrix.

ParameterSpecification
Casting weight5 grams to 10 kilograms
Press tonnage50T, 120T, 250T, 400T, 650T, 800T, 1,300T HPDC
Dimensional tolerance±0.1mm per 25mm (ISO 8062 DCTG 4-5)
Minimum wall0.8mm (Mg), 1.0mm (Al), 0.6mm (Zn)
Quality standardsISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, RoHS, REACH
TestingCMM, X-ray porosity, leak/pressure testing, spectrometer, salt spray
★ Applications

Where this
delivers value.

Automotive

Engine, transmission, structural components for Tier-1s.

  • Transmission housings
  • Engine blocks (Al)
  • Oil pans & sumps
  • Steering brackets

Electrical & Electronics

Precision aluminum housings and zinc connector components.

  • Motor housings
  • LED heat sinks
  • Connector bodies
  • EMI shielding enclosures

Consumer Hardware

Plumbing, hardware, and durable goods at retail scale.

  • Faucets & fittings
  • Door handles & locks
  • Kitchen hardware
  • Tool housings

Industrial Equipment

Pump housings, gearbox cases, machine sub-assemblies.

  • Pump housings
  • Gearbox casings
  • Compressor parts
  • Hydraulic blocks

Telecom & 5G

Aluminum and magnesium chassis for telecom infrastructure.

  • Antenna housings
  • RF enclosures
  • 5G base station parts
  • Heat-dissipating cases

Power Tools

Magnesium and aluminum housings for power tools.

  • Drill gear cases
  • Saw housings
  • Trimmer enclosures
  • Mower components
★ Materials We Handle

From standard alloys
to specialty grades.

Aluminum (most common)

  • ADC-12 (JIS)
  • A380 (ASTM)
  • A383 (low-Fe)
  • A413 (eutectic)
  • A360
  • LM6 / LM24
  • EN AC-46000
  • Silafont 36 (auto)

Zinc (high-detail parts)

  • Zamak 3
  • Zamak 5
  • Zamak 7
  • ZA-8
  • ZA-12
  • ZA-27
  • EZAC
  • ACuZinc

Magnesium (lightweight)

  • AZ91D
  • AM60B
  • AM50A
  • AS41B
  • AE44
  • AJ52
  • MRI-153 (auto)
  • WE43 (aerospace)

Specialty

  • High-Si Al (engine)
  • FDA-compliant Al
  • Halogen-free grades
  • RoHS-compliant
  • Custom alloys
★ Quality Assurance

Four-stage
quality protocol.

01

Tool Validation

Die FAI, cooling validation, gating analysis, X-ray porosity check.

02

In-Process

Real-time monitoring of injection pressure, temperature, cycle time; SPC charts maintained per shift.

03

Pre-Shipment

AQL inspection: CMM dimensional, X-ray porosity, leak/pressure testing, surface finish, packaging.

04

Documentation

Complete pack: PPAP, CoC, mill certs, FAI, dimensional report, PFMEA, control plan.

★ Frequently Asked

Questions,
answered.

When is die casting better than investment casting?
Die casting wins at high volumes (10,000+ parts/year), thin walls (under 2mm), and aluminum/zinc/magnesium materials. Per-part cost is 30-60% lower at scale but tooling is 3-5x more.
How much does die casting tooling cost?
Simple zinc dies $3k-$8k, small aluminum dies $8k-$20k, medium aluminum dies $20k-$60k, large complex multi-slide dies $60k-$200k.
What’s the difference between HPDC and LPDC?
High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) injects at 70-200 MPa for fast cycles and thin walls. Low-Pressure (LPDC) uses 0.1-0.5 MPa for thicker walls and better mechanical properties.
How do you handle porosity issues?
Porosity managed through proper gating/venting design, vacuum-assisted casting for critical parts, squeeze casting for thicker sections, and impregnation for pressure-tight requirements.
How does India compare to China for die casting?
India and China are similarly priced. India typically 5-12% cheaper on landed cost for aluminum/zinc parts due to lower labour costs and tariff structures.
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