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Dies built forproduction performance.

Production dies engineered for reliable filling, controlled cooling, repeatable part quality, and the demands of high-volume die casting.

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H13 / P20Premium Tool Steel
HighThermal Efficiency
TightTolerance Control
High Vol.Production Ready
Independently Certified

From part design to production-ready tooling

We review part geometry, draft, parting lines, wall thickness, ribs, bosses, and undercuts to establish a practical die design before tool development.

01
DFM Review
Reviewing the layout

We review wall thickness, draft, parting lines, fillets, ribs, and undercuts before die development. Required changes are identified to improve castability and production quality.

Parting LineDraft AnglesWall ThicknessUndercuts
Deliverables
  • DFM Report
  • Tooling Recommendations
  • Production Feedback
02
Die Design
Engineering the tool

We develop the die layout around the part geometry and production requirements, including cavity configuration, gating, ejection, cooling, and die construction.

Cavity LayoutGating SystemEjection SystemCooling Channels
Deliverables
  • Die Design
  • Tooling Layout
  • Design Approval
03
Tool Manufacturing
Machining the die

Approved die components are machined, EDM-processed, fitted, and assembled to produce the complete production tool.

CNC MachiningEDM MachiningDie SteelDie Assembly
Deliverables
  • Machined Die Components
  • Assembled Die
  • Tool Inspection
04
T1 Trial
Validating the tool

The completed die is trialed to produce initial castings. We review part dimensions, filling, ejection, flash, and overall tool performance, then make required adjustments.

T1 TrialFill AnalysisDimensional CheckTool Adjustment
Deliverables
  • T1 Sample Parts
  • Trial Report
  • Tool Corrections
05
Production-Ready Tool
Final tool validation

After trial adjustments and approval, the die is validated for production and prepared for transfer into the manufacturing process.

Final InspectionTool ValidationProcess ApprovalProduction Ready
Deliverables
  • Validated Production Die
  • Final Tool Documentation
  • Production Release

Die steels built for production

Choose die materials based on casting alloy, thermal cycling, wear, toughness, production volume, and the expected tool life.

H13

Standard hot-work die steel

A widely used hot-work tool steel offering a balanced combination of toughness, heat resistance, and wear resistance.

StandardAISI H13a
Hardness≈ 44 to 46 HRC
UseGeneral Die Casting
Ideal ForAluminum dies, zinc dies, production tooling

H11

High-toughness die steel

Provides good toughness and thermal-crack resistance for dies exposed to repeated thermal cycling.

StandardAISI H11
Hardness≈ 44 to 46 HRC
UseThermal-Cycle Applications
Ideal ForAluminum dies, high-cycle tooling, inserts

Premium

Extended tool life die steel

Higher-performance die steels can be selected when production volume, thermal fatigue, wear, or tool life demands exceed standard die-steel requirements.

FocusTool Life
PerformanceHigh
UseHigh-Volume Production
Ideal ForHigh-volume dies, critical inserts, production tooling

What die casting tooling delivers

Die casting tooling combines engineered cavity design, controlled gating and cooling, robust die construction, and repeatable tool performance for production casting.

01

Complex

Cavity Configurations

Single-cavity, multi-cavity, and family die configurations can be developed around part geometry and production requirements.

02

Optimized

Gating & Runners

Gating and runner systems are designed to support controlled metal flow, filling, and casting quality.

03

Controlled

Cooling Systems

Cooling channels are designed to manage die temperature, solidification, cycle stability, and tool performance.

04

Precision

Die Machining

CNC and EDM processes are used to produce accurate cavities, inserts, slides, and functional die features.

05

High

Tool Repeatability

Robust die construction and controlled manufacturing support consistent casting geometry across production runs.

06

Production-Ready

Die Validation

Trial casting and tool inspection confirm die performance before release into production.

Tooling capabilities depend on part geometry, casting alloy, die configuration, production volume, machine requirements, and tool design.

Every finish has a purpose.

Die cavity surfaces can be prepared for appearance, release, wear resistance, or controlled texture. The final die finish is selected around the casting material, part geometry, and production requirements.

Smooth Cavity

Polished

FinishSmooth Reflective
ProcessDie Polishing
Ideal ForCosmetic parts, housings, visible surfaces
Controlled Smoothness

Stone Finished

FinishFine Smooth
ProcessStone Finishing
Ideal ForPrecision cavities, inserts, functional surfaces
Controlled Texture

EDM Textured

FinishDefined Texture
ProcessEDM Texturing
Ideal ForIndustrial parts, grips, functional surfaces
Uniform Matte

Blast Finished

FinishMatte Texture
ProcessAbrasive Blasting
Ideal ForMatte parts, industrial components, housings
Wear Protection

Coated

FinishProtective Surface
ProcessDie Coating
Ideal ForHigh-volume dies, wear areas, inserts

Where die casting tooling performs.

From automotive and electronics to industrial equipment, consumer products, and hardware, die casting tooling supports the production of complex and repeatable components across a wide range of industries.

Automotive & Mobility

Production dies for housings, brackets, and vehicle components.

Consumer Electronics

Tooling for device housings, frames, and compact components.

Industrial Equipment

Dies for motor housings, brackets, and machine components.

Consumer Products

Production tooling for handles, fittings, housings, and functional parts.

Hardware & Controls

Tooling for connectors, controls, housings, and hardware components.

Telecommunications & Connected Devices

Production dies for equipment housings, mounts, and compact enclosures.

Questions we hear before every project

What types of die casting tools can you manufacture?

We can manufacture custom die casting tooling for aluminum and zinc components, including production dies, inserts, and tooling for complex part geometries.

Can you review my part before starting tooling?

Yes. We can review your part for draft, wall thickness, parting lines, ribs, bosses, undercuts, gating, cooling, and other tooling considerations before die development.

Can I see trial parts before the tool is released for production?

Yes. T1 trial castings can be produced from the completed die and reviewed for dimensions, filling, ejection, flash, and overall tool performance before final validation.

Can you handle the tooling from design to production-ready die?

Yes. We can support the tooling process through DFM review, die design, CNC and EDM machining, assembly, T1 trials, tool corrections, and final validation.

Why Clients Trust CADLETE

500+ projects completed, documented on Fiverr, backed by verified Google reviews.

Javier Campos
14 October 2025
Google
★★★★★

Very good professional, exhaustive and detailed work with great follow-up on the proposed revisions and always willing to make the requested modifications. In addition, a proactive attitude to follow the steps of the project. If you have the opportunity, I recommend working with him, you won't be disappointed.

Verified Google Review
Bells Leonberger
5 October 2025
Google
★★★★★

Working with Cadlete Designs has been a real pleasure. They helped with so many design aspects I hadn't considered and offered many suggestions that I would have never thought of. Professional, prompt, and always willing to go the extra mile. I was extremely lucky to have found them! (Patent Pending)

Verified Google Review
Abdul Haseeb
17 September 2025
Google
★★★★★

Great experience working with Cadlete Designs team, they were professional with quick turnaround times and providing detailed explanations with each iteration. Will work with them again in the future.

Verified Google Review
Fernando Rodriguez
9 September 2025
Google
★★★★★

Working with Smit and the Cadlete Designs team has been amazing. They are extremely diligent, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile. Every detail of our project was handled with care and creativity. Highly recommended!

Verified Google Review
Doughty Build
11 July 2025
Google
★★★★★

These guys are simply the best. They are professional and on time with the orders and take great care in understanding what it is you want done. They offer revisions on the product if it is off and they are so pleasant to work with, I would 10/10 recommend them to anybody looking for designs drawn up.

Verified Google Review
Will YIM
11 July 2025
Google
★★★★★

I had a great experience working with CADLETE Designs. Smit was professional, responsive, and very patient throughout the process. The 3D model was beautifully done and exactly what I needed. Highly recommend their team for any custom design work, they are talented and reliable!

Verified Google Review
Melvin Mathew
2 June 2025
Google
★★★★★

I've worked with CADLETE Design for several years, and every project has been exceptional. Their meticulous attention to detail, quick turnaround times, and consistently professional, helpful, and kind service make them a standout partner.

Verified Google Review
Okan Anter
26 May 2025
Google
★★★★★

I have been getting a ton of design work done. Engineered specs, renderings for the past 3 years with them. The best thing about them is that they come back quickly and with great work quality. I really appreciate all the work they done for us and continue to do.

Verified Google Review
Aaron Ellison
26 May 2025
Google
★★★★★

Cadlete Designs staff are very professional and will go above and beyond to build and deliver a great product! They built my custom mechanics creeper board for my company and I have nothing but the utmost respect for this company. Special recognition to Smit!

Verified Google Review
Steven Smith
26 May 2025
Google
★★★★★

I've been collaborating with CADLETE Design for several years, and it's been a truly great experience. Their attention to the specific details of each project is outstanding. Deliveries are always fast, and they are consistently helpful, professional, and kind.

Verified Google Review
Mr. Naif
22 May 2025
Google
★★★★★

Cadlete Designs helped me design a 3d model for a quite complex project: the Lightsaber. There were a lot of design decisions which mattered here, and they executed them perfectly! After 3d printing everything worked out well and connected well. The response time is phenomenal, after asking for fixes they were done the next day or even sometimes the same day. They also provided nice explanation videos each time to explain the design choices made. Would definitely recommend!

Verified Google Review
Tara S
22 May 2025
Google
★★★★★

I love working with CADLETE designs. They are really good at what they do. They communicate well and have great insights into designs. They're also fast and efficient. I have worked with them twice now and will in the future if I ever need anything else to design.

Verified Google Review
Sofie Hjermind
22 May 2025
Google
★★★★★

I came into this experience having no idea what the process looked like, what questions to ask, or what I was doing. Cadlete designs team was so kind, patient, and informative throughout the entire process. They exceeded my expectations and I look forward to continuing to work with them on future projects.

Verified Google Review
Leandro Rufo
21 May 2025
Google
★★★★★

Great company if you're looking for someone to help you with industrial design!

Verified Google Review
T. A.
21 May 2025
Google
★★★★★

Great work. We use them for our floorplan drawings and are very happy with the work.

Verified Google Review
Amol Shelke
20 May 2025
Google
★★★★★

We've had an excellent experience working with this agency, team is highly skilled, detail-oriented, and incredibly responsive throughout every stage of the process. From initial concept development to final prototyping, they demonstrated deep technical expertise and creative problem-solving. They understood our vision, added valuable insights, and delivered high-quality designs on time. Whether you're a startup or an established company, I highly recommend this agency for any product development or engineering design projects!

Verified Google Review
Jimish Patel
12 February 2023
Google
★★★★★

A company you love to work with.

Verified Google Review
Brijesh Paghdar
9 October 2021
Google
★★★★★

Working with the Cadlete Designs was a fantastic experience! I am very pleased with the final product. They were easy to work with. Great revisions. Patient and understanding and quick to respond to any requests. Would definitely recommend and would be more than happy to use their services again.

Verified Google Review
Vaibhav Chauhan
10 April 2021
Google
★★★★★

Everything is crisp, clean, and delivered with such care and kindness. You can talk to them frankly without the feeling that you are walking on eggshells. Not only do they work professionally, but they understand what you are trying to explain to them. Highly Satisfied!

Verified Google Review
Javier Campos
14 October 2025
Google
★★★★★

Very good professional, exhaustive and detailed work with great follow-up on the proposed revisions and always willing to make the requested modifications. In addition, a proactive attitude to follow the steps of the project. If you have the opportunity, I recommend working with him, you won't be disappointed.

Verified Google Review
Bells Leonberger
5 October 2025
Google
★★★★★

Working with Cadlete Designs has been a real pleasure. They helped with so many design aspects I hadn't considered and offered many suggestions that I would have never thought of. Professional, prompt, and always willing to go the extra mile. I was extremely lucky to have found them! (Patent Pending)

Verified Google Review
Abdul Haseeb
17 September 2025
Google
★★★★★

Great experience working with Cadlete Designs team, they were professional with quick turnaround times and providing detailed explanations with each iteration. Will work with them again in the future.

Verified Google Review
Fernando Rodriguez
9 September 2025
Google
★★★★★

Working with Smit and the Cadlete Designs team has been amazing. They are extremely diligent, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile. Every detail of our project was handled with care and creativity. Highly recommended!

Verified Google Review
Doughty Build
11 July 2025
Google
★★★★★

These guys are simply the best. They are professional and on time with the orders and take great care in understanding what it is you want done. They offer revisions on the product if it is off and they are so pleasant to work with, I would 10/10 recommend them to anybody looking for designs drawn up.

Verified Google Review
Will YIM
11 July 2025
Google
★★★★★

I had a great experience working with CADLETE Designs. Smit was professional, responsive, and very patient throughout the process. The 3D model was beautifully done and exactly what I needed. Highly recommend their team for any custom design work, they are talented and reliable!

Verified Google Review
Melvin Mathew
2 June 2025
Google
★★★★★

I've worked with CADLETE Design for several years, and every project has been exceptional. Their meticulous attention to detail, quick turnaround times, and consistently professional, helpful, and kind service make them a standout partner.

Verified Google Review
Okan Anter
26 May 2025
Google
★★★★★

I have been getting a ton of design work done. Engineered specs, renderings for the past 3 years with them. The best thing about them is that they come back quickly and with great work quality. I really appreciate all the work they done for us and continue to do.

Verified Google Review
Aaron Ellison
26 May 2025
Google
★★★★★

Cadlete Designs staff are very professional and will go above and beyond to build and deliver a great product! They built my custom mechanics creeper board for my company and I have nothing but the utmost respect for this company. Special recognition to Smit!

Verified Google Review
Steven Smith
26 May 2025
Google
★★★★★

I've been collaborating with CADLETE Design for several years, and it's been a truly great experience. Their attention to the specific details of each project is outstanding. Deliveries are always fast, and they are consistently helpful, professional, and kind.

Verified Google Review
Mr. Naif
22 May 2025
Google
★★★★★

Cadlete Designs helped me design a 3d model for a quite complex project: the Lightsaber. There were a lot of design decisions which mattered here, and they executed them perfectly! After 3d printing everything worked out well and connected well. The response time is phenomenal, after asking for fixes they were done the next day or even sometimes the same day. They also provided nice explanation videos each time to explain the design choices made. Would definitely recommend!

Verified Google Review
Tara S
22 May 2025
Google
★★★★★

I love working with CADLETE designs. They are really good at what they do. They communicate well and have great insights into designs. They're also fast and efficient. I have worked with them twice now and will in the future if I ever need anything else to design.

Verified Google Review
Sofie Hjermind
22 May 2025
Google
★★★★★

I came into this experience having no idea what the process looked like, what questions to ask, or what I was doing. Cadlete designs team was so kind, patient, and informative throughout the entire process. They exceeded my expectations and I look forward to continuing to work with them on future projects.

Verified Google Review
Leandro Rufo
21 May 2025
Google
★★★★★

Great company if you're looking for someone to help you with industrial design!

Verified Google Review
T. A.
21 May 2025
Google
★★★★★

Great work. We use them for our floorplan drawings and are very happy with the work.

Verified Google Review
Amol Shelke
20 May 2025
Google
★★★★★

We've had an excellent experience working with this agency, team is highly skilled, detail-oriented, and incredibly responsive throughout every stage of the process. From initial concept development to final prototyping, they demonstrated deep technical expertise and creative problem-solving. They understood our vision, added valuable insights, and delivered high-quality designs on time. Whether you're a startup or an established company, I highly recommend this agency for any product development or engineering design projects!

Verified Google Review
Jimish Patel
12 February 2023
Google
★★★★★

A company you love to work with.

Verified Google Review
Brijesh Paghdar
9 October 2021
Google
★★★★★

Working with the Cadlete Designs was a fantastic experience! I am very pleased with the final product. They were easy to work with. Great revisions. Patient and understanding and quick to respond to any requests. Would definitely recommend and would be more than happy to use their services again.

Verified Google Review
Vaibhav Chauhan
10 April 2021
Google
★★★★★

Everything is crisp, clean, and delivered with such care and kindness. You can talk to them frankly without the feeling that you are walking on eggshells. Not only do they work professionally, but they understand what you are trying to explain to them. Highly Satisfied!

Verified Google Review

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