Our Diecasting Options
Capable of producing over 5 million castings per year servicing a diverse range of clients throughout Europe, the company continues to invest in equipment and expand its plant to guarantee open capacity supply for more demanding projects.
A policy of continuous development has kept Lupton & Place at the leading edge of aluminium die casting equipment for decades.
Aluminium die casting processes involve the injection of molten aluminium alloy under high pressure into custom-made moulds, or ‘dies’, which are created in two halves. Each side is then placed within a die casting machine, which clamps both halves together.
After the molten metal fills the moulds and the casts cool, the end product is top-quality, hard-wearing castings that can be used in a range of applications, including but not exclusive to:
- Automotive parts
- Aerospace industry equipment
- Power-tools
- Ultrasound equipment
- Heart monitors
Our programme of investment has seen the development of one of the industry’s best-equipped CNC foundries, equipped with Buhler Real Time Closed Loop Control die casting machines for unbeatable repeatability. Machines range from 160 tonnes of locking force up to 1300 tonnes.
Cutting-edge CNC diespraying and dosing furnace technology ensures overall process rigidity giving superior casting integrity, reduced wall sections and maximum cost-effectiveness.
This form of die casting process takes full advantage of gravity and doesn’t require any additional force. Instead, the molten metal ladled directly into the die through a downward sprue.
One exceptional benefit of this casting process is the prevention of porosity, which leads to the creation of enduring components.
Our considerable investment in tilt-gravity plant and technology, linked to years of experience in gravity die casting, ensures cost-effectiveness and product consistency through effective process control.
The same combination of plant and skills also allows the use of a variety of alloys without limiting batch quantities. A wide range of product sizes can easily be made using sand cores for internal profiles.
An economical and cost-efficient investment, high-pressure die casting consists of complex machinery being used to inject molten metal or alloys – under intensifying high pressure – into hardened steel die casting dies. This produces identical and often more complex and intricate metallic components with a high level of accuracy.
The injection of the metal into a die is automated, meaning that strong, lightweight components are produced at an incredibly high rate whilst at a relatively low cost, with very little metal loss. Castings are also done with thin walls, which causes the components to be lighter in weight.
Components produced through this die casting type are suitable for low-temperature metals and alloys such as copper, zinc, magnesium or aluminium.
We typically utilise structural die casting when producing structural parts for the construction, aerospace and most prominently, the automotive industry.
This form of casting produces structural Aluminum Die-Castings parts in aluminium and aluminium alloy, resulting in high-strength, high-integrity components.
With machines that employ real-time, closed-loop control and are equipped with a Wollin die sprayer and a Westomat dosing furnace, structural die casting has proven to be effective and efficient.
We take pride in being the first company in a UK foundry to use Buhler CARAT 130 structural die casting machine technology. The 1300-tonne locking force machine is quite a change from the traditional 3-platen toggle machine, also being toggle-free.
What’s more, we’ve also invested heavily in alternative casting processes, such as vacuum die casting systems, utilised to produce structural die castings for the car industry.
Die Casting FAQs
How do I request a quote for die casting?
If you’re interested in our reliable die casting services, we can provide a bespoke quote based on your specific needs and applications over the phone or via email.
Your personal die casting cost will depend on a variety of factors including:
- The size, weight and density of each part
- The volume of metal components required
- The die casting mould – complex shapes and designs will typically cost more
- The die casting process required to produce your metal parts
Here at Lupton and Place, we welcome enquiries from a wide range of industries. To request a quote, simply fill out the Enquire Now form at the bottom of this page, or call our team directly on 0128 2422 361.
What are the advantages of die casting?
The die casting process offers several benefits, including:
Cost-effectiveness – Die casting processes are highly economical thanks to our investment in the latest manufacturing technologies, saving you money.
Exactness and precision – Whether you require aluminium, gravity, structural, or pressure die casting, each produces accurate and precise metal parts. This is thanks to the quality and exactness of each mould/die we manufacture, which are built to your particular specifications.
Resilient metal materials – The aluminium parts produced offer exceptional corrosion resistance and therefore last for many years, making them suitable and safe for use in industry.
Quick turnaround – Using die casting machines to produce metallic components is a relatively fast process, so you won’t be waiting for long periods to receive them.
High volume production – Die casting is the most efficient choice for the mass production of parts.
It’s more environmentally friendly – die casting sustainability is why many green businesses opt for this method. Each die can be re-used, and the metals used to craft each part are recyclable.
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Can die casting be used for small production runs?
Although die casting is typically utilised for high-volume production, it can be used to produce a smaller quantity of parts. Our experts will generally use gravity die casting over pressure die casting for small-volume requests, as it’s much more cost-effective due to lower setup costs.
Are you looking for a reliable and experienced die-casting company? If so, you’ve come to the right place – feel free to call us on 012 82422 361 for more information regarding our services and how we can help you.
How accurate is die casting?
Die casting offers superior dimensional accuracy and is capable of producing extremely complex shapes for various industries.
With aluminium die casting, the molten metal is injected into the die under high pressure to ensure it fills every contour of the mould’s design. You’re then left with replicated high-precision cast parts that are consistently accurate.
Here at Lupton and Place, our die casting processes guarantee exceptional levels of precision and quality – to speak with an expert, don’t hesitate to contact us using our online contact form, and we’ll be in touch.
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Company Details
Lupton & Place Ltd
Athletic Street
Burnley
Lancashire BB10 4LR
Tel: +44(0)1282 422361