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Die Casting in China

China die casting services in aluminum and zinc from ISO 9001 certified facilities, anchored in Shenzhen, with U.S.-based project management from quote to shipment and cost-competitive pricing even after tariffs.

Trusted by Programs across Tier 1 suppliers, Fortune 500 OEMs & hardware startups
  • Honda
  • Libman
  • Mahindra
  • Meyer
  • MIT
  • Amazon
  • Bloom Energy
  • Circor
  • Halliburton
  • Honda
Die Casting in China capabilities

Technical Capabilities

Review core die casting in china capabilities, materials, tolerances, inspection methods, and production requirements before requesting a quote.

Production envelope · Verified
Aluminum and zinc alloys 01
2 metals
Internal porosity verified 02
X-ray
Thin walls and inserts 03
Net-shape
Materials
Aluminum (A380, ADC12, A383) and zinc (Zamak 3, 5, 7)
Process
High-pressure die casting; hot chamber for zinc and cold chamber for aluminum, 150 to 1,800 tonnes clamp force
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Production specifications

Part size
0.050 kg to 50 kg part weight; small to medium parts with complex geometries
Tolerances
±0.005" (0.127 mm) as-cast, down to ±0.002" with secondary CNC
Geometry
Thin walls, inserts, and intricate features supported
Finishing
Machined finish, bead blasting, powder coating, anodizing, electroplating, and heat treatment
Inspection
Dimensional inspection and X-ray analysis
Certifications
ISO 9001, IATF 16949
Standard lead time
4-8 weeks

Production Process

01 DFM Review
02 Tooling
03 Trial Shots
04 Production
Next step

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Share your part details, drawings, or CAD files. Redstone will review the requirements and confirm feasibility, tolerances, materials, lead time, and next steps.

  • Feasibility review based on your drawing or CAD file
  • Material, tolerance, and production requirements confirmed
  • Quote reviewed within 24 hours
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Final specifications are confirmed during the technical feasibility review.

Why Redstone

Quality, cost, and a clear fit

Redstone helps hardware teams move from released drawings to repeat production with documented quality, competitive unit costs, and engineering support from the U.S.

  • ISO 9001 certified facilities
  • U.S.-based engineering support
  • Direct manufacturing partner
Quality

Inspected and X-ray verified

Every casting in China runs to ISO 9001 with dimensional inspection and X-ray analysis to catch porosity before parts ship. Each shipment carries the documentation a customer quality audit expects.

  • ISO 9001 certified facilities
  • Dimensional inspection on every program
  • X-ray analysis for internal porosity
  • Certificate of Conformance with every shipment
Cost

Cost-competitive, even after tariffs

Die casting carries higher tooling cost, so it pays off on recurring production where automated runs drive the per-part price down. China's mature die-casting ecosystem keeps that landed cost competitive even after current tariffs. We quote on landed cost, with tooling, freight, and duties in the number before you see it.

  • Low per-unit cost across high-volume runs
  • Cost-competitive even after current tariffs
  • Tooling, freight, and duties quoted up front
  • No offshore quote desk between you and the production line
Fit

Is this a fit?

Redstone is built for hardware OEMs moving non-ferrous parts into sustained production in China. Broad alloy and process flexibility suits programs running aluminum or zinc components at recurring volume.

  • Hardware OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers
  • Aluminum and zinc die castings
  • Medium to high recurring production volumes
  • Broad alloy and process flexibility from released drawings
Parts built for production

What we produce

Redstone supports production metal parts across automotive, electronics, industrial equipment, and consumer hardware programs.

Automotive components

Automotive components

Engine components, housings, brackets, and structural parts die cast in aluminum and zinc and inspected to ISO 9001 for sustained automotive production.

Electronics enclosures

Electronics enclosures

Die-cast aluminum enclosures, heat sinks, and connector housings held to tight dimensional control for electronic devices.

Industrial equipment parts

Industrial equipment parts

High-strength aluminum and zinc components for heavy industrial hardware, produced on recurring annual volume.

Consumer hardware

Consumer hardware

Durable, cosmetic-grade die-cast parts with finishing matched to functional and appearance requirements.

From quote to production

A five-step process, documented at every handoff

From initial drawings to final delivery, Redstone keeps each stage clear, documented, and aligned with production requirements.

Each handoff is documented. No stage moves forward until drawings, materials, and production requirements are confirmed with the customer.

  1. 01

    Submit Your Drawings

    Upload your 3D model or technical drawing. Our engineering team reviews every submission for manufacturability and recommends hot or cold chamber casting before quoting.

  2. 02

    Receive a Quotation

    A detailed quote covering material options, tooling cost, unit pricing by volume tier, lead time, and finish options. One U.S. point of contact, start to finish.

  3. 03

    Tooling and Die Fabrication

    We produce a custom steel die casting mold optimized for your part geometry and production volume, then prove the tooling before any production release.

  4. 04

    Production Run

    Molten metal is injected under high pressure, cooled, and ejected from the die, with in-process checks to hold consistent quality across the run.

  5. 05

    Finishing, Inspection, and Delivery

    Each casting is cleaned, deburred, and finished, then inspected. We are the importer of record and coordinate freight to your dock with a Certificate of Conformance.

Industries

Industries we cast for

Redstone supports production die casting programs for OEMs and engineering-led teams that require repeatable quality, controlled costs, and reliable part production.

  • Automotive

    Automotive

    Production components for automotive Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers and specialty OEM programs, run to IATF 16949 in certified facilities with U.S. engineering oversight from quote through delivery.

    • You run automotive components at production volume, not one-off prototypes.
    • Your program needs IATF 16949 quality and audit-ready documentation.
    • You are a Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier, or a smaller OEM program that wants production-grade quality without a large-OEM minimum-order gate.
  • Electronics

    Electronics

    Production die casting in china components for electronics programs, run to documented quality with U.S. engineering oversight.

    • Recurring production volume
    • Documented dimensional inspection
    • One U.S. point of contact
  • Industrial Equipment

    Industrial Equipment

    Cast, machined, and fabricated components for industrial equipment programs, run to ISO 9001 with U.S. engineering oversight from quote through delivery.

    • You run cast, machined, or fabricated components at production volume, not one-off prototypes.
    • Your equipment operates in demanding service environments.
    • You want to consolidate multiple processes with one supplier and one U.S. point of contact.
  • Consumer Products

    Consumer Products

    Production die casting in china components for consumer products programs, run to documented quality with U.S. engineering oversight.

    • Recurring production volume
    • Documented dimensional inspection
    • One U.S. point of contact
  • Energy

    Energy

    Production die casting in china components for energy programs, run to documented quality with U.S. engineering oversight.

    • Recurring production volume
    • Documented dimensional inspection
    • One U.S. point of contact
  • Defense

    Defense

    Machined and cast components for commercial firearms programs, run to ISO 9001 in certified facilities with full material traceability and U.S. engineering oversight from quote through delivery.

    • You run firearms components at production volume, not one-off prototypes.
    • Your parts have safety-critical, tight-tolerance features that need documented inspection.
    • You work from released drawings and need audit-ready quality documentation and material traceability.

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Final step

Ready to review your part?

Share your drawings, CAD files, or production requirements. Redstone will review feasibility, materials, tolerances, lead time, and the best manufacturing path for your program.

  • ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certified facilities
  • U.S.-based engineering support
  • Quote reviewed within 24 hours
  • Production support across Redstone’s facilities in the U.S., Mexico, and China
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Frequently asked questions

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What are the types of die casting?

There are two primary processes: hot chamber and cold chamber. Hot chamber suits low-melting-point metals such as zinc and offers fast cycle times. Cold chamber suits aluminum, keeping the molten metal separate from the injection system. Our engineering team recommends the right process at the feasibility review.

What metals can you die cast?

We die cast aluminum and zinc alloys. Aluminum is lightweight, conductive, and corrosion resistant; zinc adds impact strength and ductility. Our engineering team confirms the best alloy for your part.

Is China still cost-effective with tariffs?

Yes. We quote on landed cost including duties, and China die casting remains cost-competitive even after current tariffs thanks to a mature high-pressure casting ecosystem. Our engineering team can compare landed cost across regions at the quote stage.

What are the advantages of die casting?

Die casting produces complex, dimensionally stable parts at high speed with thin walls and an excellent surface finish, often with little or no post-run machining. That makes it cost effective for high-volume non-ferrous production.

What are your standard lead times?

Standard production lead time is 4 to 8 weeks, with tooling and first-article timing confirmed at the quote stage. Rush programs can be reviewed case by case.

Is there a minimum order?

Die casting carries high tooling cost, so it is built for recurring production rather than one-off parts. For smaller quantities, we can evaluate sand casting or investment casting as alternatives with lower tooling cost. We will tell you at the quote stage whether your volume is a fit and recommend the most cost-effective process.

How do customs and delivery work?

We are the importer of record and manage customs clearance from China, then coordinate freight to your dock with tracking. Duties and freight are quoted up front, so there is no surprise on the invoice.

How do you select and qualify a die casting manufacturer in China?

Redstone vets each die casting facility for ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certification, the condition of its die casting machines, and its track record on similar parts. We manage quality control at distance, with dimensional inspection and X-ray analysis on the die casting process, so you work through one U.S. point of contact rather than an offshore quote desk.

What happens when a die cast part fails inspection?

We catch most issues before parts ship. When something does fail, the team sorts 100% of the affected lot, quarantines nonconforming inventory, and stops the line until root cause analysis is complete. Redstone guarantees the parts and will repair, replace, or refund.

Why is wall thickness so important in die casting?

Wall thickness consistency controls fill behavior, cooling rate, and final part integrity. Non-uniform walls cause porosity, sink marks, and warpage. Redstone reviews wall thickness and flow during DFM to identify high-porosity areas before the die casting mold is cut, and adds porosity controls such as degassing and vacuum impregnation where leak integrity matters.

Does Redstone keep my designs confidential?

Yes. Drawings stay inside Redstone's production network, and the end customer, industry, and application are not disclosed on the shop floor. For sensitive projects, Redstone can split work across multiple facilities so no single facility receives the full drawing set.