Permanent Mold casting is a method to get die casting precision at a lower volume. Permanent molds are machined steel molds that can make complex parts up to 250 lbs. depending on configuration. Permanent mold castings are poured by the tilt method or statically and boast superior mechanical properties. Parts made by permanent mold castings have excellent dimensional tolerance and surface finish.
Buchanan represents a facility that offers additional machining for its castings in-house, which saves you money and production time. There is also an option for your permanent mold casting to be used for high production runs or semi-permanent molds by adding cores to the casting. Buchanan’s partner creates permanent mold castings using:
- Aluminum (the most common)
- Zinc
