Low-Volume
Metal Casting Services
High-quality pressure die casting and investment casting for prototypes and low-volume production. DFocus PROTOTYPE bridges the gap between prototyping and mass production with flexible MOQ options.
- Die Casting (Aluminum, Zinc, Magnesium)
- Investment Casting (Steel, Brass)
- Low MOQ (Starts at ~10 units)
DFM review included. CNC finishing for critical features.
Metal Casting Capabilities
We offer diverse casting solutions tailored to your volume, material, and tolerance requirements.
Pressure Die Casting
Molten metal is forced into a steel mold under high pressure. Ideal for medium to large runs (50-1000+ pieces) with excellent dimensional stability.
- • Aluminum (A380, A356)
- • Zinc (Zamak 3, 5)
- • Magnesium (AZ91D)
- • Thin walls capable
Investment Casting
Also known as "Lost Wax" casting. Uses wax patterns (often 3D printed for low volumes) to create ceramic molds. Perfect for complex steel parts.
- • Stainless Steel (304, 316)
- • Carbon Steel
- • Brass & Bronze
- • Complex internal channels
Casting Selection Guide
Not sure which process fits? Use this quick guide based on your volume and material needs.
Highest speed, lowest unit cost.
Superior surface finish for steel.
Lowest tooling cost for big parts.
Material Options
Aluminum
Lightweight, good strength-to-weight. Commonly die cast (A380) for housings and brackets.
Zinc
High density, easy to plate. Excellent for small, detailed decorative parts.
Steel & Stainless
Investment cast for superior strength and corrosion resistance.
Metal Casting FAQ
Is there a minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
We specialize in low-volume. We generally accept orders of as few as 10 units, whereas traditional foundries often require thousands.
Why choose casting over CNC machining?
Casting is superior for complex internal geometries (undercuts) that CNC cannot reach. It also reduces material waste and cost for medium volumes (50+ parts) compared to machining from solid blocks.
Can you hold tight tolerances?
Casting alone has looser tolerances than CNC. However, we combine processes: we cast the near-net shape and then CNC machine critical features (holes, flat surfaces) to achieve high precision.
Production Quality Metal Parts
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