What are the advantages and disadvantages of specifying textured surfaces cast into a die cast part?
A. Textures, from delicate stipples to deep grain patterns photoengraved into the die surface, can be cast into the surface of a part during die casting production, with no further texture treatment other than final painting, if required. In addition to providing a unique decorative surface, many of these textures enable parts to maintain their appearance through rough handling in use as well as providing a better grip for hand-held products. These advantages will entail added maintenance of the die surface nears the end of the die’s normal life, to reinstate the textured die surface.
