What types of part inserts can be used as an alternative to cast-in-place inserts?
A. Steel, brass and bronze inserts are routinely inserted into die cast parts as a post-casting operations. The shape, galvanic and stress considerations of inserts should always be discussed with the die caster before specifications are finalized. Note that post-casting inserts, and particularly cast-in-place inserts, should be distinguished from alternative die cavity insert modules. Such modules can be substituted in the die cavity to produce an entire run of castings with special, alternate features.
