Die casting design resources and literature from NADCA for OEM product designers, engineers and purchasing specifiers are available for purchase:


Standards and Publications

Product Design for Die Casting

This manual presents a logical structure in which to pursue product improvement and cost-reduction programs, applicable to both new product concepts and the upgrading of existing component production. The principles and sequence outlined are generic to any strategic approach to product development and engineering. They are integral to today’s emphasis on “simultaneous engineering” or design for manufacturability.


Standards and Publications

NADCA Product Specification Standards for Die Castings

This manual covers specification, design and production guidance for both users and manufacturers of die castings. The manual presents tooling information, alloy properties, standard and precision tolerances, GD&T, design guidelines, quality assurance provisions and more.

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Standards and Publications

Standards for High Integrity and Structural Die Casting Process

This newly-updated manual covers specification, design and production guidance for both users and manufacturers of semi-solid and squeeze castings. The manual presents both standard and precision tolerances.

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