Additive manufacturing can thermally improve the die casting condition, resulting in reduced cycle times and extended tooling life. This is accomplished by conformal cooling channels which were impossible with conventional manufacturing processes.

We can accommodate up to 100kg or 400mm x 400mm x 400mm parts. A proprietary heat treatment systems is also in-house to guarantee consistency and short lead times.

Each additive manufactured part undergoes Thermal Simulation.

Heat treatment, nitration and other post processes are also very important. Castool has evolved the recipes over the last 50 years to provide long life, balancing wear and ductility. These recipies are the same in Canada, Thailand, Morocco and Mexico.

We vacuum harden and quench all hot work tool steel to give the best possible microstruture. The chemistry and microstructure are examined and filed by our in-house metallurgist.

Many of our products also receive post heat treatment process, such as nitration and 3P, which add to wear resistance and extend time to failure.