Advantages and Disadvantages of Die Casting

Advantages and Disadvantages of Die Casting Process Points : Advantages and Disadvantages of Die Casting process, merits and demerits of hot working process Advantages

1. It requires fewer floor area for equal production by other casting process.
2. The manufacture rate is elevated, range up to 700 castings per hour.
3. Through die casting, thin and difficult shapes can be simply created.
4. The holes equal to 0.8 mm can be cast.
5. Dimension can be obtained in tolerances.
6. It gives improved surface smoothness.

Disadvantages

1. It necessitates special ability for maintenance and process of a die casting machine.
2. Just non-ferrous alloys are casted more efficiently.
3. Die casting units are expensive.