Precision engineering essentials | Form Technologies

Whether you are new to precision component design or a veteran with years of experience, we want to give you the insights and resources to ensure everything you create delivers the very highest performance. In this hub, you’ll discover our most popular content focusing on the key challenges faced in precision engineering today.

Top resources by manufacturing process

Die casting

Utilizing proprietary die cast technologies, Dynacast offers robust solutions to many industries including automotive, consumer electronics, and healthcare »

Investment casting

With the most advanced investment casting facilities in the world, Signicast is redefining how today’s manufacturers create, refine, and deliver products. »

metal injection molding

OptiMIM uses state-of-the-art metal injection molding technology to create high performing small, often complex, precision metal components. »

Top die casting resources

Die casting is a manufacturing process in which molten metal is poured or forced into specially designed steel molds. This allows each component to be created with accuracy and repeatability. Die casting enables you to create complex net shapes, minimizing secondary operations. You can also combine multiple parts into a single part, eliminating assembly operations and lowering labor costs, with the added benefits of simplified stock control and greater component consistency. Learn more below.

Die casting design guide »

Our most downloaded Dynacast white paper features information on the best ways to improve your die cast component design. »

Surface finish 101 »

Over 600 people registered for our "Surface Finish 101" webinar, and we get more downloads each year! The Q&A was especially detailed. »

Aluminum die casting web page »

Our Aluminum Die Casting page is consistently the most-viewed page on our site, with our A380 aluminum alloy page following not far behind. »

How much does a die cast tool cost? »

It seems like a lot of you are asking, "How much does a die cast tool cost?" This is the most viewed Dynacast blog for three years running. »

Contact us! »

Each year, thousands of people reach out to Dynacast for contact, a quote, or to ask a question. You can too! Let us know how we can help. »

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“We had utilized Dynacast’s services in the past on a number of projects, and they’ve become one of our top tier suppliers.”

Matt Thomas - GOPRO

Top investment casting resources

Investment casting is a manufacturing process that uses wax patterns as the basis for creating ceramic molds. The process does not require a minimum order quantity and can cast parts ranging from a few ounces to upwards of 200lbs. You can create almost any configuration of your precision component. Design parts as small, large, or complex as you need. In short, eliminate many of the barriers holding you back today.

Is investment casting right for you »

In this white paper, learn how to determine if your part is right for investment casting based on part size, product application, part complexity, and more. »

Prototyping for production »

We get a ton of questions each year about our prototyping process. This webinar provides insight on our in-house tooling, machine types, design for manufacturing and production, and more! »

Investment casting process web page »

Signicast’s “Process” page sees thousands of views a year. On this page we include a video demonstrating the investment casting process and a numbered chart outlining the steps. »

Top 3 design tips for investment casting »

Our design tips blog hits on topics for design efficiencies like size and weight, gate design, component castability, and designing for quality. Learn more here! »

Inquire about prototyping! »

Many people request information about prototyping by reaching out directly to a sales engineer. Let us know how we can help with your prototyping needs. »

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investment casting »

“When we switched to Signicast, all that went away. The voids and/or non-fill in the material, the grain structure, it was just that much better. There was less shrink. It was overall a better-quality part.”

John Pizzuti - ZUTI FACEMASKS

Top metal injection molding resources

Metal injection molding (MIM) is a process that merges two established technologies: plastic injection molding and powdered metallurgy. It offers a manufacturing capability of producing precise, complex parts in large quantities. MIM offers greater design freedom than many other production processes by freeing designers from the traditional constraints associated with trying to shape stainless steel, copper, titanium, and other metals.

MIM design guide »

Our MIM design guide helps you determine if you can free yourself from the traditional constraints of trying to mold metals like stainless steel, copper, titanium and others in your part designs. »

MIM materials »

Our MIM materials webinar delivers insights on material options, applications, and custom alloy creation. With 220 initial registrants, this webinar gets more and more views each year. »

Part product examples »

Our part product example page has thousands of views a year, and the most frequently viewed example is the fuel injector. Check out other part examples and the products they make better. »

MIM series part 5: debinding »

We created a 6 part blog series for the MIM process. Each blog features a different part of the process. The blog covering the debinding process—part 5—is the most consistently viewed. »

Ask an engineer »

Our ask an engineer feature enables anyone to ask things like: What is the electrical conductivity of MIM F75? Is MIM-17-4 PH a medical grade alloy? Do you have questions you need answered? »

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metal injection molding »

“The engineers at OptiMIM had the foresight to see a potential issue on a susceptible part that didn’t appear during development. Because of their expertise, we were able to circumvent the issue and avoid any inventory delays.”

Zachary Sniffen – SPINE WAVE