Low-pressure die-casting

Precise. Dimensionally stable. Cost-efficient.

Low-pressure die-casting produces pressure-tight and low-distortion components with uniform wall thicknesses, smooth surfaces, and high dimensional accuracy - ideal for machined functional and sealing surfaces. The pore-free and homogeneous microstructure ensures excellent surface quality, reliable dimensional stability, and heat-treatment capability, significantly reducing post-processing costs. This makes low-pressure die-casting the first choice for complex, medium-sized geometries, pressure-tight housings, and pump and valve components wherever tight tolerances, high strength, minimal distortion, and reliable machinability are required.

Your direct benefits

End-to-end
processing

From individual parts and assemblies to complete products – including sourcing and coordination.

Scalable production

We remain flexible: if production volumes increase unexpectedly, our network allows us to respond immediately and reliably adapt availability to new requirements.

Plannable & efficient

Coordinated processes according to European standards ensure reliable lead times and competitive unit costs.

Short payback time

Thanks to competitive tool manufacturing and optimized cycle times.

Faster to series production

Only a few weeks from first samples to full-scale production.

Fewer pores, greater stability

Gentle casting process for pressure-tight, heat-treatable components.

High dimensional accuracy

Tight tolerances and stable machining processes minimize rework and correction cycles.

Lightweight & robust

Uniform wall thicknesses and optimized heat treatment deliver high strength with reduced weight.

Complete solution from a single source

DFM, toolmaking, heat treatment, surface finishing, and seamless documentation according to your specifications.

Best Practice

Temperature-controlled housing units produced by low-pressure-casting

For a German manufacturer of industrial paint production equipment, astria produces temperature-controlled housing containers using the low-pressure die-casting process. The strict requirements for tightness, minimal porosity, and smooth surfaces are precisely met. Through chemical nickel plating, we achieve a dense, corrosion- and wear-resistant surface, additionally wet-painted on the outside for a premium appearance.

Temperierter Gehäusebehälter im Niederdruckgussverfahren, best practice astria

What other technologies could be of interest to you?

Forming

  • 3D plastic printing
  • Die-casting
  • Investment casting
  • Permanent mold casting
  • Laser-sintering metals
  • MIM metal injection molding
  • Sintering

Cutting & Machining

  • Drilling
  • CNC machining
  • Turning
  • Milling
  • Glass bead blasting
  • Grinding

Coating

  • Black oxide coating
  • Anodizing
  • Hot-dip galvanising
  • Electroplating
  • Wet painting
  • Powder coating
  • PVD coating
  • Dip coating
  • Laser marking
  • Printing

Electronics

  • Box Build
  • HMI displays

Let's talk about your project

Whether you’re planning a new project or want to optimise existing components – let’s discuss how to ensure quality, reduce costs, and make your production more efficient.