--- title: Blog - General Die Casters, Inc. | aluminum description: aluminum | --- [![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 ## [Not a Dull Moment](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/not-a-dull-moment) 2026 is off to a dynamic start!It has only been 4 months since my 2026 predictions, and it proves I’m a lousy fortune teller. By [Brian Lennon](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/author/brian-lennon) | April 30th, 2026 | Categories: [aluminum](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/aluminum) [Uncategorized](https://generaldie.com/category/uncategorized/) | [0 Comments](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/not-a-dull-moment#comments-listing) [Read More](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/not-a-dull-moment) ## [10 Qualities You Should Require of a Die Caster Supplier, Part 1.](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/10-qualities-you-should-require-of-a-die-caster-supplier-part-1) High Pressure Die Casting is a unique process. At first glance, it looks as simple as pouring molten metal and shooting it into the die. In reality,.. By [Brian Lennon](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/author/brian-lennon) | February 9th, 2024 | Categories: [metal quality](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/metal-quality), [high pressure die casting](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/high-pressure-die-casting), [aluminum](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/aluminum), [tooling](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/tooling), [die cast suppliers](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/die-cast-suppliers) [Uncategorized](https://generaldie.com/category/uncategorized/) | [0 Comments](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/10-qualities-you-should-require-of-a-die-caster-supplier-part-1#comments-listing) [Read More](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/10-qualities-you-should-require-of-a-die-caster-supplier-part-1) ## [Care and Feeding of your Die Casting Part 2](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/care-and-feeding-of-your-die-casting-part-2) Protecting your casted investment “organically” Powder Coating By [Brian Lennon](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/author/brian-lennon) | May 12th, 2022 | Categories: [die casting](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/die-casting), [380 alloy](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/380-alloy), [383 alloy](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/383-alloy), [high pressure die casting](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/high-pressure-die-casting), [aluminum](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/aluminum) [Uncategorized](https://generaldie.com/category/uncategorized/) | [1 Comment](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/care-and-feeding-of-your-die-casting-part-2#comments-listing) [Read More](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/care-and-feeding-of-your-die-casting-part-2) ## [Care and Feeding of your Aluminum Die Casting](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/care-and-feeding-of-your-aluminum-die-casting-a-new-series-on-how-to-protect-your-die-casting) (a new series on how to protect your die casting) The basics - Corrosion By [Brian Lennon](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/author/brian-lennon) | April 21st, 2022 | Categories: [die casting](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/die-casting), [corrosion resistance](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/corrosion-resistance), [high pressure die casting](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/high-pressure-die-casting), [aluminum](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/tag/aluminum) [Uncategorized](https://generaldie.com/category/uncategorized/) | [0 Comments](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/care-and-feeding-of-your-aluminum-die-casting-a-new-series-on-how-to-protect-your-die-casting#comments-listing) [Read More](https://info.generaldie.com/blog/care-and-feeding-of-your-aluminum-die-casting-a-new-series-on-how-to-protect-your-die-casting) ## [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.. 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