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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.
Kinetic Die Casting Company, Inc.
6918 Beck Avenue, North Hollywood, California USA 91605
E-mail sales@kineticdiecasting.com
(818) 982-9200
Aluminum Material fun facts:
- Caution – Aluminum powder and Iodine plus a few drops of water create: Clouds of toxic purple iodine vapor and a flame.
- Recycling aluminum takes only 5 percent of the energy needed to extract new aluminum from ore.
- Aluminum is globally the most used metal that does not contain iron.
- Aluminum is almost always used as an alloy, even if the aluminum content is as high as 99%.
- The most commonly used elements to combine with aluminum to create an alloy are zinc, copper, silicon, magnesium, and manganese.
- This element is the second-most abundant metallic element in Earth’s crust after silicon.
- Aluminum is lightweight (a third the weight of steel or copper).
- That Coke can: According to the Aluminum Association, an aluminum can takes 60 days to return as a new can after recycling.
- Aluminum and its alloys are significantly used in the aerospace industry auto manufacturing and transportation, construction, packaging etc.
- 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.
- 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.
- Keep vinegar and bleach away from your aluminum products.
- Aluminum parts when damp creates a white oxide that protects the aluminum surface but keeps paint from sticking.
- 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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- http://www.livescience.com/28865-aluminum.html
- http://www.softschools.com/facts/periodic_table/aluminium_facts/188/
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Kinetic Die Casting Company and U.S. Military Aluminum Die Casting Services
Kinetic Die Casting is an American die casting company specializing in the production of high-quality aluminum parts for the United States Government and U.S. military contractors. Our aluminum die casting components are used across multiple branches of the military and support a wide range of defense-related applications. By manufacturing domestically, we help ensure reliability, compliance, and rapid delivery for mission-critical military programs.
Military Die Castings

Military Die Casting Box
Military contractors rely on Kinetic Die Casting to produce precision military aluminum die casting parts that are later assembled into finished military equipment and systems. We understand the importance of accuracy, documentation, and consistency when manufacturing components for government use. Our processes are designed to meet strict U.S. military specifications while maintaining flexibility for both low- and medium-volume production requirements.
One of our core strengths is speed. Kinetic Die Casting specializes in fast-turn manufacturing for military parts, often producing and shipping aluminum die cast components in less than one month from receipt of a purchase order. For urgent requirements, we can ship low quantities—under 1,000 parts—in as little as two weeks, and in some cases even sooner. We are also capable of producing very small production runs, including fewer than 100 parts, making us an ideal partner for prototype builds, replacement components, and limited-run military programs.
Our complete in-house manufacturing process ensures quality and traceability at every stage of production. Military parts begin with aluminum die casting using U.S.-certified materials. Once cast, parts are trimmed to remove excess material and prepared for secondary processing. To ensure structural integrity and long-term performance, castings are impregnated to seal porosity, a critical step for military applications requiring pressure retention or environmental resistance.
Each part undergoes Zyglo (fluorescent penetrant) inspection to identify surface defects, followed by precision machining to meet exact blueprint specifications. Surface treatments such as Chem-Film Alodine are applied as required to improve corrosion resistance and prepare parts for further assembly or finishing.
Quality assurance is a top priority. All military parts are completely inspected to the customer’s engineering drawings and specifications. Kinetic Die Casting Company provides full documentation, including a Certificate of U.S.A. Manufacture, confirming domestic production in compliance with government and defense requirements. Final inspection is performed prior to careful packaging and shipment to ensure parts arrive ready for use in military production environments.
With extensive experience supporting military supply chains, Kinetic Die Casting offers reliability, responsiveness, and technical expertise. Our ability to handle low-volume orders, fast delivery schedules, and complex quality requirements makes us a trusted U.S. source for military aluminum die casting. When precision, speed, and American manufacturing matter, Kinetic Die Casting delivers.
Military Die Casting Parts
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2026 Die Casting Tooling Transfer Special
Kinetic Die Casting Company has a special offer to our current die casting customers and our new die casting customers. Some of our customers buy castings from a different die casting source other than us. Sometimes there are problems with that that other die casting part source with die casting part quality or delivery of die casting parts of several weeks. It would be a great idea to send Kinetic Die Casting Company that die casting tooling for better quality of faster part deliveries, but it is a difficult decision to make. So many questions: How do you get die casting prices? Are the Kinetic Die Casting Company better quality parts more expensive? Is faster die casting parts delivery more costly? We have your answers.
Die Casting Tooling Transfer Special
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Manufacturing companies that transfer their die casting tooling to Kinetic Die Casting Company with a purchase order for die casting parts will get better quality parts in typically less than four weeks. and we make your American made die casting parts in just a few weeks. What will these better quality parts delivered fast to you cost? The same price you paid your previous die casting parts supplier. We can make parts with any die complete casting tool or DME Unit Die Tool unless it is larger than our die casting machine will hold, over 24 inches wide. We can make parts in your tool, even if that tool was made Over Seas. We will make your American made die casting parts in our North Hollywood, California USA die casting company.

Kinetic Die Casting Company, a better die casting part supplier.
Kinetic Die Casting Company makes that tooling transfer decision easier.
1. Send us your die casting tooling (descriptions of die casting tooling and molds)
2. Send us a purchase order made to us with your old supplier’s prices.
3. We will honor the die casting part price paid to the old die casting part supplier.
4. You will get better die casting parts than you received before.
5. We will ship the die casting parts to you in less than 4 weeks.
“The Parts We Make Today, We Ship Today”
Kinetic Die Casting Company makes:
- American Aluminum Heat Sink Die Castings
- American Automotive Die Casting Parts
- American Airplane Die Casting Parts
- American Made Light Fixture Die Casting Parts
- American Consumer Products Aluminum Die Casting Parts
- American Made Aluminum Aerospace Die Casting Parts
- American Military Die Casting Parts
- Die Casting Tooling
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Kinetic Die Casting Wrap Up 2025
As we just completed another successful year of 2025 Kinetic Die Casting Company, we want to take a moment to thank you for your continued trust and collaboration. 2025 has been a year of growth, innovation, and resilience in the face of industry changes. We’ve proudly delivered high-quality aluminum and zinc die casting parts to industries including aerospace, military, automotive, lighting, and consumer products — all while living up to our motto:
The Parts We Make Today, We Ship Today!
Aluminum Die Casting Parts
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Zinc Die Casting Parts
Most Deliveries in 2 to 4 weeks
Reflecting on 2025 Achievements
Last year, we expanded our capabilities with the addition of a new automated 400 Ton cold-chamber die casting machines, enhancing precision, consistency, and production efficiency. These investments allow us to better serve your needs for both low- and high-volume runs, with faster turnaround times and superior part quality.
We’ve also navigated shifts in the die casting landscape, stepping in to support customers affected by closures in Southern California. As one of the remaining dedicated die casting companies in the region, we’re committed to keeping manufacturing strong right here in North Hollywood, California USA.
Exciting Die Casting Outlook for 2026
The die casting industry is poised for continued expansion, driven by demand for lightweight, durable components — especially in electric vehicles and sustainable manufacturing. Aluminum usage in vehicles is projected to rise significantly, creating new opportunities for innovative parts that improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
At Kinetic Die Casting Company, we’re gearing up for an even stronger 2026:
- Enhanced Capacity: Leveraging our recent equipment upgrades to handle more complex projects and larger orders.
- Focus on Sustainability: Exploring eco-friendly processes and materials to align with growing industry trends.
- Customer-Centric Innovation: Continuing to offer expert design consultation, prototyping, tooling, machining, and finishing — all tailored to your specific needs.
- We’re optimistic about partnering with you on upcoming projects and helping bring your ideas to life with parts that are stronger than steel.
Thank you for making 2025 a great year — here’s to an outstanding 2026 together!
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Happy New Year 2026 from Kinetic Die Casting Company
December 29, 2025 – Happy New Year – January 5, 2026, We will be back making great die casting parts for our customers.
Kinetic Die Casting Company wishes to express our hope that your 2026 is a prosperous one. We thank you for your business and we are pleased that we were able to serve you and your company with splendid die casting parts and die casting tooling.
Happy New Year 2026
Many of our customers are pleased with us for the following reasons:
- Kinetic Die Casting Company accepts low die casting part quantity Purchase Orders.
- Many times our die casting part delivery is shorter than four weeks for completed die casting parts.
- Kinetic Die Casting Company produces great quality die casting parts.
- Die casting part prices that are very competitive.
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