Permanent Mold Aluminum Castings
Permanent mold casting (also called gravity die casting) uses reusable steel molds filled by gravity rather than pressure. This process produces castings with superior mechanical properties — higher strength, improved density and better surface finish — compared to sand casting, while remaining cost-effective for medium-volume production runs.
Benefits of Permanent Mold Aluminum Castings
- Superior mechanical properties vs. sand casting — higher tensile and yield strength
- Excellent dimensional consistency across production runs
- Cost-effective tooling for medium-volume requirements (500–50,000+ parts/year)
- Fine grain structure from controlled solidification = better fatigue resistance
- Compatible with heat treatment (T5, T6) for enhanced performance
Settori in cui operiamo
- Automotive — wheels, brake components, engine mounts
- Aerospace & defense — structural brackets, housings
- Agriculture & heavy equipment — gearbox and hydraulic components
- General industrial — pump bodies, valve components, manifolds
For customers with diverse production requirements, Calmet also supports specialized manufacturing processes, including centrifugal casting services, through its broader casting capabilities.
Full-Service Aluminum Casting Services
Calmet offers end-to-end aluminum casting services — from initial design review and tooling development through casting, secondary machining, surface finishing and quality inspection. As a trusted metal fabrication company, we also support customers with value-added manufacturing solutions beyond casting.
Our aluminum casting services include:
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM) review
- Tooling and die design and fabrication
- Aluminum die casting and permanent mold casting
- CNC machining and finishing to drawing
- Heat treatment (T5, T6, T7)
- Shot blasting, powder coating and anodizing
- Dimensional inspection and mechanical testing
- Packaging and logistics to USA destinations
From initial design review through final inspection and shipment, Calmet manages the complete aluminum casting process giving customers a single accountable partner for quality, delivery and technical support.