--- title: Blog - General Die Casters, Inc. | Brian Lennon (4) description: (4) --- [![General](https://info.generaldie.com/hs-fs/hubfs/General_Die_May2019/images/general-die-casters-logo-small.png?width=241&height=75&name=general-die-casters-logo-small.png "General")](https://generaldie.com/) - [Home](https://generaldie.com/) - [About](https://generaldie.com/about/) - [Photo Gallery](https://generaldie.com/photo-gallery/) - [Industries Served](https://generaldie.com/industries-served/) - [Why Choose Us?](https://generaldie.com/why-choose-us/) - Careers - [Job Postings](https://generaldie.com/careers/) - [Online Application](https://generaldie.com/online-career-application/) - Capabilities - [Castings](https://generaldie.com/castings/) - [CNC Machining](https://generaldie.com/cnc-machining/) - [Engineering](https://generaldie.com/engineering/) - [Quality Assurance](https://generaldie.com/quality-assurance/) - [Finishing](https://generaldie.com/finishing/) - [ISO Registration](https://generaldie.com/iso-registration/) - [Equipment](https://generaldie.com/equipment/) - [Directions](https://generaldie.com/driving-directions/) - [Blog](https://info.generaldie.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://generaldie.com/contact-us/) # Blog ## Brian Lennon ### Recent Posts ## [What Happens When an Engineer Doesn’t Read your E-book?](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/what-happens-when-an-engineer-doesnt-read-your-e-book) General Die Caster’s has been on a mission to educate our customers as well as our prospects for nearly a year. If you read our popular book, The Die.. By [Brian Lennon](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/author/brian-lennon) | June 20th, 2021 | Categories: [die casting](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/die-casting), [high pressure die casting](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/high-pressure-die-casting), [ebook](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/ebook) [Uncategorized](https://generaldie.com/category/uncategorized/) | [0 Comments](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/what-happens-when-an-engineer-doesnt-read-your-e-book#comments-listing) [Read More](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/what-happens-when-an-engineer-doesnt-read-your-e-book) ## [General Die Casters named a 2021 Honoree with Smart Business Evolution of Manufacturing Awards](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/general-die-casters-named-a-2021-honoree-with-smart-business-evolution-of-manufacturing-awards) By [Brian Lennon](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/author/brian-lennon) | February 16th, 2021 | Categories: [die casting](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/die-casting), [Leadership](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/leadership), [Management](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/management), [innovation](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/innovation) [Uncategorized](https://generaldie.com/category/uncategorized/) | [0 Comments](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/general-die-casters-named-a-2021-honoree-with-smart-business-evolution-of-manufacturing-awards#comments-listing) [Read More](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/general-die-casters-named-a-2021-honoree-with-smart-business-evolution-of-manufacturing-awards) ## [Just published: The Die Casting Designers Handbook](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/just-published-the-die-casting-designers-handbook) At General Die Casters, we believe that knowledge is power, and we strive to educate our employees and our customers on die casting best practices... By [Brian Lennon](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/author/brian-lennon) | January 5th, 2021 | Categories: [die casting](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/die-casting), [high pressure die casting](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/high-pressure-die-casting), [ebook](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/ebook) [Uncategorized](https://generaldie.com/category/uncategorized/) | [1 Comment](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/just-published-the-die-casting-designers-handbook#comments-listing) [Read More](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/just-published-the-die-casting-designers-handbook) ## [What Tooling Do I Need for My Die Cast Part?](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/what-tooling-do-i-need-for-my-die-cast-part) All die casting designs are unique and require custom tooling to produce the part. The complexity and size of the tooling are often surprising to.. By [Brian Lennon](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/author/brian-lennon) | October 14th, 2020 | Categories: [die casting](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/die-casting), [equipment](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/equipment), [single cavity prototyping](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/single-cavity-prototyping), [high pressure die casting](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/high-pressure-die-casting), [tooling](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/tooling) [Uncategorized](https://generaldie.com/category/uncategorized/) | [0 Comments](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/what-tooling-do-i-need-for-my-die-cast-part#comments-listing) [Read More](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/what-tooling-do-i-need-for-my-die-cast-part) ## [Zinc vs Aluminum for a die-casted product?](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/zinc-vs-aluminum-for-a-die-casted-product) Zinc and aluminum are two of the most common metals used in high-pressure die casting. At General Die Casters, we have experience with most alloys of.. By [Brian Lennon](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/author/brian-lennon) | October 1st, 2020 | Categories: [die casting](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/die-casting), [high pressure die casting](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/high-pressure-die-casting), [zinc](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/zinc), [aluminum](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/aluminum) [Uncategorized](https://generaldie.com/category/uncategorized/) | [0 Comments](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/zinc-vs-aluminum-for-a-die-casted-product#comments-listing) [Read More](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/zinc-vs-aluminum-for-a-die-casted-product) ## [Why High-Pressure Die Casting?](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/why-high-pressure-die-casting) 10 Advantages to consider for your next casting project By [Brian Lennon](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/author/brian-lennon) | September 16th, 2020 | Categories: [die casting](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/die-casting), [gas porosity](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/gas-porosity), [uniform wall thickness](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/uniform-wall-thickness), [high temperature](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/high-temperature), [metal quality](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/metal-quality), [high pressure die casting](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/high-pressure-die-casting) [Uncategorized](https://generaldie.com/category/uncategorized/) | [1 Comment](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/why-high-pressure-die-casting#comments-listing) [Read More](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/why-high-pressure-die-casting) ## [The Importance of Automation in Die Casting](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/the-importance-of-automation-in-die-casting) Die casting and automation is not a new concept. Some of the first automated die cast cells were developed just a few miles from our Twinsburg, OH.. By [Brian Lennon](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/author/brian-lennon) | August 5th, 2020 | Categories: [die casting](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/die-casting), [innovation](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/innovation), [automation](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/automation), [robotics](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/robotics) [Uncategorized](https://generaldie.com/category/uncategorized/) | [0 Comments](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/the-importance-of-automation-in-die-casting#comments-listing) [Read More](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/the-importance-of-automation-in-die-casting) ## [How General Die Casters is Making the Best of the COVID-19 Slow Down](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/how-general-die-casters-is-making-the-best-of-the-covid-19-slow-down) COVID-19 has hit manufacturing hard with supply chain disruptions and demand for products decreasing as global lock downs remain for months on end... By [Brian Lennon](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/author/brian-lennon) | May 26th, 2020 | [Uncategorized](https://generaldie.com/category/uncategorized/) | [0 Comments](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/how-general-die-casters-is-making-the-best-of-the-covid-19-slow-down#comments-listing) [Read More](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/how-general-die-casters-is-making-the-best-of-the-covid-19-slow-down) ## [Die Casting Dimensional Capability 101 Part 5](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/die-casting-dimensional-capability-101-part-5) This article concludes our series exploring the dimensional capability of high pressure die casting. By [Brian Lennon](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/author/brian-lennon) | March 31st, 2020 | [Uncategorized](https://generaldie.com/category/uncategorized/) | [0 Comments](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/die-casting-dimensional-capability-101-part-5#comments-listing) [Read More](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/die-casting-dimensional-capability-101-part-5) ## [Die Casting Dimensional Capability 101 Part 4](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/die-casting-dimensional-capability-101-part-4) Welcome to part 4 of our Die Casting Dimensional Capability Series. Part 1 reviewed unique features of die castings and their associated tolerances. By [Brian Lennon](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/author/brian-lennon) | March 10th, 2020 | Categories: [die casting](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/die-casting), [cavitation](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/cavitation) [Uncategorized](https://generaldie.com/category/uncategorized/) | [0 Comments](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/die-casting-dimensional-capability-101-part-4#comments-listing) [Read More](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/die-casting-dimensional-capability-101-part-4) [Previous](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/author/brian-lennon/page/3) [All posts](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/all) [Next](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/author/brian-lennon/page/5) ![Genral die](https://info.generaldie.com/hubfs/General_Die_May2019/images/General-Die-Casters-Logo-300x94.png) 2150 Highland Road Twinsburg, OH  44087 Ph:  330-657-2300 6212 Akron Peninsula Road Peninsula, OH  44264 Ph:  330-467-6700   - [Home](https://generaldie.com/) - [About](https://generaldie.com/about/) - [Careers](https://generaldie.com/careers/) - [Castings](https://generaldie.com/castings/) - [Equipment](https://generaldie.com/equipment/) - [ISO Registration](https://generaldie.com/iso-registration/) - [Blog](https://generaldie.com/blog/) - [Contact Us](https://generaldie.com/contact-us/) Copyright 2026 General Die Casters, Inc. | All Rights Reserved Go to Top