Friday, September 11, 2026

Hyatt Die Casting is closing

Hyatt Die Casting is closing –

Hyatt Die Casting Company headquartered at 4656 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630 announced that they will cease operations and shifting some of their die casting parts production to ADC. Hyatt will be closing their die casting operations at their current locations.

Hyatt Die Casting Company is scheduled to close to ADC

ADC Aerospace Announces Acquisition of Hyatt Die Cast & Engineering Corporation – Bob Meschuk, President of Hyatt Die Cast & Engineering, said, “ADC has long been a respected, best-in-class manufacturer of highly engineered metal components and provider of supply chain solutions to the aerospace and defense markets. We have spent a significant amount of time with the ADC and GreyLion teams and have been impressed by their vision and path to achieve long-term growth. ADC’s platform and capabilities are highly complementary to our existing company, and we are confident that the integration of the two businesses will serve customers well for many years to come.”

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Hyatt Die Cast & Engineering has been a great company with 70 years of history. We will miss Hyatt as a good company with great employees. Many of their aluminum parts are over 10 pounds, too large for our company. If your company needs smaller die casting parts, Kinetic Die Casting Company can help you.

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Kinetic Die Casting Company in North Hollywood has over 30 years of experience making die casting parts. We share similar die casting customers as Hyatt. Most of our aluminum die casting parts are under one pound or up to two pounds. We specialize in faster production, smaller parts and lower production quantities. We have many years of experience making aluminum die casting parts and zinc die casting parts.

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026

NADCA/AFS Golf Tournament 2026

NADCA/AFS Golf Tournament 2026 –

On September 11, 2026 – Join us for our annual NADCA Chapter 30 golf tournament. California’s two largest metal casting chapters are coming together once again for a day of golf and networking. Over 135 industry professionals and suppliers participated last year. Join us in Chino Hills for this exciting event.
– Check-in and Breakfast @ 6:30 AM
– Shotgun Start Promptly @ 8:00 AM
– Lunch and Raffle @ 1:30 PM
– Event Concludes @ 3:00 PM

2026 – NADCA/AFS Golf Tournament

Fun and Prizes: $5,000 putting contest; $10,000 hole-in-one chance; long-drive challenge; and plaques for event-day challenges and tournament winners.

More information:
Laura Adams Hoppe
AFS California Chapter
NADCA Chapter 30
2971 Warren Lane
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

Questions? 916-933-3062 or laura@afscalifornia.org

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Friday, September 4, 2026

Tooling for Die Casting

Tooling for Die Casting –

Tooling for Die Casting is also known as die casting tooling and die casting molds. The tooling for die casting is constructed from steel and is hardened to 40 plus Rockwell. The steel is cut using mill cutters and using an EDM (Electronic Discharge Machining) process. The die casting mold usually takes more than six weeks to create, many times it may take ten or more for larger or more complex die casting molds or tools.

The area of the die cast tooling that creates the form of the part casting (part) is called the die cavity. The die cavity has the inverse shape of the part casting, like a muffin pan. The cavity is usually inside the “cavity insert” a square block of steel that will fit inside a mold base. There are two inserts for each tool, one for the “hot side” and one for the “ejector side”. These inserts are typically the same size in height and width and can vary in depth, depending on the part cavity depth.

The inserts are mounted in a “Die Mold Base” that is much larger than the set of inserts. The hot side of the moldbase has a hole where the molten metal is injected into the die through a cylinder (shot cylinder) pushed with a shot piston. The ejector side of the moldbase has an ejector plate with pins, known as ejector pins, these ejector pins push the completed part casting out of the cavity.

The cost of the die casting tooling is the responsibility of the customer. Sometimes tooling inserts are sold to a customer to save the cost of making die casting tooling. The cost of the moldbase is born by the die casting company.

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Lost Die Casting Tooling

Lost Die Casting Tooling –

Twice in the last two weeks, Kinetic Die Casting Company was contacted to see if a lost die casting tool was in our inventory. Two die casting companies closed and the customer did not get their die casting tooling before the die casting company disappeared.

In each case, the customer needed 100 to 150 die casting parts but did not have the die cast tool. In both cases, we had to price a new 12×15 Unit Die Casting Tool for $17,000 and the die casting parts for around $10 each. That would cost the customer about $123 each for 150 die casting parts. That is a crazy price for a lost die casting tool.

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Monday, August 31, 2026

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

2026 Aluminum Fun Facts

2026 Aluminum Fun Facts –

Aluminum metal (Al) is the most abundant mineral on Earth after oxygen and silicon and is possibly the most abundant metal found naturally on Earth. It is present in 270 minerals. Aluminum is a silver, soft metal with an atomic number of thirteen and thirteen protons in the nucleus. It constitutes about eight percent of the Earth’s land mass.
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Kinetic Die Casting company makes most of our die casting parts as aluminum die castings.
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6918 Beck Avenue, North Hollywood, California USA 91605
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Aluminum Material fun facts:

  1. Caution – Aluminum powder and Iodine plus a few drops of water create: Clouds of toxic purple iodine vapor and a flame.
  2. Recycling aluminum takes only 5 percent of the energy needed to extract new aluminum from ore.
  3. Aluminum is globally the most used metal that does not contain iron.
  4. Aluminum is almost always used as an alloy, even if the aluminum content is as high as 99%.
  5. The most commonly used elements to combine with aluminum to create an alloy are zinc, copper, silicon, magnesium, and manganese.
  6. This element is the second-most abundant metallic element in Earth’s crust after silicon.
  7. Aluminum is lightweight (a third the weight of steel or copper).
  8. That Coke can: According to the Aluminum Association, an aluminum can takes 60 days to return as a new can after recycling.
  9. Aluminum and its alloys are significantly used in the aerospace industry auto manufacturing and transportation, construction, packaging etc.
  10. Aluminum is also used as a compound to manufacturing paints, antacids, deodorants and are also used as a catalyst in explosives (such as ammonium nitrate) to boost explosive capabilities.
  11. Aluminum is a very reflective metal, which is very useful in home decor items such as aluminum blinds, aluminum fence, aluminum doors, aluminum windows etc.
  12. Keep vinegar and bleach away from your aluminum products.
  13. Aluminum parts when damp creates a white oxide that protects the aluminum surface but keeps paint from sticking.
  14. Aluminum is incredibly flexible enough that it can be easily formed into the tiniest of items such as paper clips, dial gauges etc.

I hope you enjoyed these fun facts about aluminum. More than 90% of our die casting production is in aluminum alloy parts.
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Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Cavity Inserts for Die Casting Tooling

Cavity Inserts for Die Casting Tooling –

Die casting tooling represents one of the most significant investments in bringing a metal component to production. For many manufacturers, the cost and lead time of building an entirely new die can be a barrier—especially when product updates, design revisions, or limited production runs are involved. This is where cavity inserts provide a smart, flexible solution. With properly designed cavity inserts, Kinetic Die Casting can manufacture high-quality die cast parts using existing tooling platforms, reducing cost, shortening timelines, and maintaining exceptional part quality.

What Are Cavity Inserts in Die Casting?

Cavity inserts are precision-machined sections of a die casting tool that form specific features or the entire shape of a part. Instead of replacing a complete die, manufacturers can change or add cavity inserts to modify geometry, dimensions, or functional details. These inserts are mounted within a master die set, allowing for efficient updates or new part production without starting from scratch.

    Cavity inserts are commonly used for:

  • Design revisions or product improvements
  • Multiple part variations from the same base tool
  • Prototyping or low-to-medium volume production
  • Replacing worn or damaged cavity areas

By leveraging cavity inserts, manufacturers gain flexibility while protecting their original tooling investment.
How Kinetic Die Casting Uses Cavity Inserts
Kinetic Die Casting has the experience and technical capability to produce aluminum and zinc die cast parts when customers provide cavity inserts—or when inserts are designed collaboratively. If you already have cavity inserts, Kinetic can integrate them into compatible tooling and begin production efficiently. If inserts need to be developed, Kinetic works with customers to ensure proper design, fit, and performance.
This approach allows Kinetic Die Casting to support a wide range of projects, from simple bracket modifications to complex component designs, without the expense and downtime of full die replacement.

    Benefits of Using Cavity Inserts with Kinetic Die Casting Company in North Hollywood California

  1. Reduced Tooling Costs
    Building a complete die casting tool is costly. Cavity inserts significantly reduce upfront expenses by reusing existing die bases and mechanical systems. This makes them ideal for startups, product line extensions, or cost-sensitive projects.
  2. Faster Time to Market
    Because cavity inserts are smaller and simpler than full dies, they can be manufactured more quickly. This allows Kinetic Die Casting to move projects from design to production faster, helping customers meet tight deadlines and market demands.
  3. Design Flexibility
    Cavity inserts allow for easy design changes without major tooling overhauls. If a feature needs to be adjusted—such as hole placement, wall thickness, or branding—only the insert needs to be modified.
  4. Consistent Part Quality
    Despite the flexibility they offer, cavity inserts still deliver the same high-quality results expected from die casting. When properly designed, inserts produce parts with excellent dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and repeatability.
  5. Ideal for Multiple Part Variants


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Manufacturers producing families of similar parts can use different cavity inserts within the same die base. This reduces tooling storage, simplifies maintenance, and lowers overall production costs.
Material Compatibility and Performance

Kinetic Die Casting works with commonly used die casting alloys such as aluminum (including A380) and zinc. Cavity inserts are engineered to withstand the high temperatures and pressures of the die casting process while maintaining tight tolerances over long production runs.

When combined with Kinetic’s process control and quality standards, cavity inserts produce durable, net-shape parts that often require little to no secondary machining.

Collaborative Tooling Support

Whether you are supplying existing cavity inserts or planning new ones, Kinetic Die Casting provides technical input to ensure success. This includes evaluating insert design for:
-Proper metal flow and fill
-Adequate venting and thermal balance
-Strength and longevity under production conditions

This collaborative approach minimizes risk and ensures that cavity inserts perform as intended from the first shot to full production.

How Die Casting Cavity Inserts Enable Kinetic Die Casting to Produce Your Die Cast Parts

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Die Casting A380 Aluminum Concrete Trowel Handles: Strength Built for the Jobsite

Die Casting A380 Aluminum Concrete Trowel Handles: Strength Built for the Jobsite –

In the construction industry, tools are only as reliable as the materials and manufacturing processes behind them. Concrete finishing tools, in particular, must endure harsh environments, repetitive motion, and constant impact while still delivering precision and comfort to the user. One essential component of these tools is the handle—especially for concrete trowels, where durability, balance, and ergonomics matter every day. This is where die casting A380 aluminum concrete trowel handles provides a proven and dependable solution.

A380 Aluminum for Trowel Handles


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A380 aluminum alloy is one of the most commonly used materials in aluminum die casting, and for good reason. It offers an excellent combination of strength, wear resistance, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance—qualities that are critical for construction tools exposed to concrete, moisture, and abrasive conditions.

Concrete trowel handles made from A380 aluminum are strong enough to withstand repeated stress without bending or cracking, yet lightweight enough to reduce operator fatigue during long finishing sessions. Compared to steel, A380 aluminum significantly lowers the overall tool weight while still delivering the rigidity required for precise control.

Another major advantage of A380 aluminum is its castability. The alloy flows well into molds, allowing manufacturers to create complex handle shapes with integrated features such as mounting points, ribs, and ergonomic contours—all without secondary machining.

The Southern California USA Die Casting Advantage

Die casting is the preferred manufacturing process for producing high-quality concrete trowel handles at scale. In this process, molten A380 aluminum is injected under high pressure into hardened steel molds. These molds are designed to create net-shape parts, meaning the handle comes out of the mold very close to its final form.

This approach offers several advantages over fabrication or machining:

Consistency: Every handle produced from the same die meets identical dimensional and structural standards.
Efficiency: High-volume production is fast and repeatable, keeping costs low.
Durability: Solid, one-piece castings eliminate welds or joints that could fail over time.
Design Flexibility: Strengthening ribs, finger grips, and attachment points can be built directly into the handle design.

For concrete trowel handles made in the USA, this results in a rugged, professional-grade component that performs reliably in demanding jobsite conditions.

Built for Performance and Ergonomics

Beyond strength, die cast A380 aluminum allows manufacturers to design handles with ergonomics in mind. Comfort and control are critical for concrete finishers who rely on steady hand positioning and balance. Die casting makes it possible to create smooth contours, textured grip areas, and balanced weight distribution that improves handling and reduces strain.

Additionally, aluminum handles resist rust and corrosion far better than traditional steel handles. This ensures a longer service life, even when tools are regularly exposed to wet concrete, cleaning chemicals, and outdoor storage conditions.

Cost-Effective for Tool Manufacturers

From a manufacturing perspective, die casting A380 aluminum concrete trowel handles offers significant cost advantages. Once the tooling is in place, per-unit production costs are low, especially for medium to high production volumes. Integrated features reduce or eliminate the need for drilling, welding, or assembly, saving both time and labor.

The result is a premium-quality handle that can be produced competitively—benefiting both tool manufacturers and end users.

A Reliable Solution for the Construction Industry

Concrete professionals demand tools that work as hard as they do. Die cast A380 aluminum trowel handles deliver the strength, durability, and precision required for daily use on the jobsite. Whether used in hand trowels, power trowels, or specialty finishing tools, these handles provide long-lasting performance that contractors can trust.

As construction standards continue to evolve, manufacturers who invest in high-quality materials and proven processes like aluminum die casting position themselves ahead of the curve. A380 aluminum concrete trowel handles are a clear example of how modern manufacturing enhances traditional tools—combining strength, efficiency, and smart design into a single, dependable component.

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