Welcome to our Die Casting Glossary. Whether you are a seasoned engineer, a procurement pro, or just learning the ropes, the language of manufacturing can get complex. Because we specialize in both high-precision zinc and durable aluminum die casting, we know how important it is to get the terminology exactly right.
Use the search bar below or browse the alphabetical list to quickly find the definitions you need.
Glossary provided courtesy of NADCA
- ADCI
- Alignment System
- Alloy
- Alloy, Certified Zinc
- Aluminum
- Anodize
- As-Cast
- Auto-Ladle
- Automatic Operation
- Benching
- Biscuit
- Blister
- Blow
- Castibility
- Casting
- Casting Cycle
- Cavity
- Cavity Insert
- Clamping Force
- Cold Chamber Machine
- Cold Shut
- Core
- Core Actuating Mechanism
- Core Pins
- Density
- Die
- Die Block
- Die Blow
- Die, Cover
- Die, Ejector
- Die, Trim
- Die, Unit
- Dimension, Critical
- Draft
- Eject
- Ejector
- Flash
- Gate
- H-13 Steel
- Hole, Cored
- Hot Chamber Machine
- Injection
- Insert, Cast-In
- Metal Saver
- Overflow
- Parting Line
- Platen
- Porosity
- Pressure Tightness
- Runner
- Shot
- Shot Sleeve
- Shut-Off
- Slide
- Sprue
- Statistical Quality Control
- Tie Bar
- Trim
- Trim Die
- Undercut
- Unit
- Unit Die Holder
- Vent
- Water Line
- Zinc