There is no single “best” metal for die casting—only the most suitable metal for your specific application. The choice depends

In die casting, the “mold” is officially called a die—a precision-engineered, reusable metal tool that shapes molten metal into the desired

Yes—die casting can be sufficiently strong for most industrial, automotive, and consumer applications—but its strength depends on three critical factors:

Most die cast models (e.g., 1:18 car models, aircraft replicas, toy figurines) are made of zinc-based alloys—specifically Zamak alloys (the

Yes—die casting is a type of permanent mold casting—but the reverse is not true. Permanent mold casting is an umbrella