Dynacast Peterborough, Ontario

Dynacast Peterborough is known for its multi-slide technology, standard die casting with integrated automation, and IMA (Injected Metal Assembly) precision zinc manufacturing. IMA, a type of insert moulding, offers a unique process where precision tooling is combined with metal alloys and is used to join multiple components into a ready-to-use assembly with a single operation. The facility also features advanced aluminium hot chamber multi-slide capabilities, which include fast cycle times (up to 10 cycles per minute), a very low runner-to-casting ratio, and fully-automated in-line processing that produces flash-free components. Dynacast Peterborough is dedicated to designing, building, manufacturing, and delivering quality die cast components. Below are additional details about what is offered at the Peterborough location:

• 36 standard zinc die casting machines ranging from 12 to 21 tons
• 12 standard zinc die casting machines ranging from 70 to 200 tons
• 2 hot chamber multi-slide aluminium machines operating at 20 tons
• 5 Injected Metal Assembly (IMA)/Insert Molding machines up to 1 ton
• Precision tool building with in-house capabilities
• Design, prototyping, and modelling services
• Wide range of finishing surfaces available including tumbling, polishing, shot blasting and thermal de-burring
• Offers cosmetic or protective coating equipment either through certified suppliers or in-house
• Wide range of secondary operations including CNC machining, tapping, reaming, and drilling