Aluminum Die-Casting Mold Materials: SKD61 Steel, Cast Iron or Special Alloys – Which to Choose?

Picture two aluminum die-casting molds that are both labeled “SKD61 steel” on the drawing, yet one runs steadily through many production campaigns while the other needs early repair. This situation isn’t rare, and it shows that the question “SKD61, cast iron, or a special alloy?” answers only part of the problem. A pressure die-casting mold […]