There are the limitations of aluminum die casting

High Tooling Costs:

  • The creation of high-quality dies is a significant investment, making it unsuitable for low-volume production runs.
  • The cost of designing, manufacturing, and maintaining dies can be substantial.  

Part Size Limitations:

  • While versatile, there are limitations on the size and complexity of parts that can be produced.  
  • Extremely large or very small parts can be challenging to cast effectively.

Porosity:

  • Porosity (tiny air pockets) can occur within the casting, potentially affecting its mechanical properties.  
  • Careful process control and post-processing techniques are necessary to minimize porosity.  

Material Limitations:

  • While aluminum is widely used, limitations exist in the types of alloys and their specific properties achievable through die casting.