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Pacific Die Casting U.S. Operations Closure
On Thursday, July 17, 2025 my customer received this sad news from Pacific Die Casting Company 6155 S Eastern Ave, Commerce, California 90040:
“We are writing to inform you that after much consideration, we have made the difficult decision to permanently close Pacific Die Casting’s U.S. production operations. As part of this transition, we have carefully evaluated all customer programs for compatibility with our remaining operation in Tecate, Mexico. We will be gathering up and palletizing your tooling for retrieval. We will provide those shipping details when available. Please be advised that there may be a small fee associated with this tooling preparation.
Please note: Any tooling remaining unclaimed after September 12th 2025 may be considered abandoned and subject to disposal at our discretion. We strongly encourage prompt communication to avoid any issues.”
Pacific Die Casting Company has been in business since 1951. They are one of the few remaining die casting companies in California. I am personally saddened with this bad news. The Orlandini family have struggled a lot over the last few years to keep the California Die Casting Operations going. I wish them a lot of luck in their future endeavors.
Kinetic Die Casting Company would not currently be in business if Pacific Die Casting was never owned by the Orlandini family. I will address that history in another newsletter. If you are a former PDC customer looking for a California die casting source, contact us at:
Kinetic Die Casting Company
6918 Beck Avenue, North Hollywood, California 91605
sales@kineticdc.com 818-982-9200
Request die casting parts pricing webpage: https://www.kineticdiecasting.com/replyform.html
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Southern California USA Die Casting Companies 2025
Die Casting Foundry – A Description of the Die Casting Parts Production Process – Die casting is a metal parts manufacturing process in which molten metal is injected, under considerable pressure, into a hardened steel die or also called die casting mold. Dies are often water-cooled. The die is then opened, and the die casting metal parts are ejected (many times thousands of die casting parts each day, sometimes only a few hundred die casting parts). Once the die casting tooling is paid for, die casting parts are a very inexpensive aluminum part manufacturing process. (800) 524-8083 – sales@kineticdc.com
Southern California USA Die Casting Companies 2025
In 1994, when Kinetic Die Casting Company was founded, there were 76 die casting companies in California.
List of Top Die Casting Companies:
- Alloy Die Casting Company
- Aluminum Die Casting Company
- Ambritt Die Casting Company
- American Die Casting Company
- California Die Casting Company
- Die Cast of America Company
- Dynacast Company
- Hyatt Die Casting Company
- KenWalt Die Casting Company
- Kinetic Die Casting Company
- RSG Die Casting Company
These companies listed above a the Top Die Casting Foundries are fewer than our prior article in 2011 https://www.kineticdiecasting.com/kdc/southern-california-die-casting-companies/ and fewer die casting companies than in our 2010 article https://www.kineticdiecasting.com/kdc/die-casting-companies-remaining-in-2010/
Kinetic Die Casting Company
(800) 524-8083
sales@kineticdc.com
Closed Die Casting Foundry Companies:
If your die casting supplier is closing or is listed below as closed, contact Kinetic Die Casting Company sales@kineticdc.com or another of the great die casting parts companies listed above. If your supplier is one of the great companies listed below, you no longer have a die casting parts company supplier.
05.08.13 – Alcastco Die Casting Foundry Closed
06.15.16 – Art Mold Die Casting Company Closed
11.30.20 – Bucy Die Casting Company Closed
08.20.24 – Cast-Rite Die Casting Company Closed
06.24.20 – CEP Cast Engineered Products Closed
07.03.09 – Coast Die Casting Company Closed
06.01.12 – Commercial Die Casting Company Closed
09.08.17 – Cox Die Casting Company Closed
04.01.10 – Del Mar Die Casting Company Closed
08.20.24 – International Die Casting Company Closed
09.21.22 – Pioneer Die Casting Company Closed
09.07.16 – Rangers Die Casting Company Closed
Top Die Casting Companies in California 2025
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Die Casting Aluminum Heatsinks 2025
Die Casting Molds and Die Casting Procedures. Die casting aluminum Alloys is a process in which many industrial products and accessories are produced. And in producing these industrial products and accessories by way of die cast molds, four major steps are considered crucial and important.
The preparation of the molds that will be used in the process is the first step. The molds in question will be sprayed with lubricant and will be closed. The spraying of the lubricant is necessary so as to effectively control the temperature of the die and also to ensure that the finished product will be removed with ease.
Furthermore, when the tooling or die casting molds have been sprayed, the molten metal will then be introduced to the die and this will be subjected under very high pressure. This kind of pressure will be maintained up until the time that the metal has formed. When the metal has been formed within the mold, the die will then be opened and the shot will be ejected by the ejector pins. From here the scrap that includes the runners, flash and the gate will be taken out from the casting which in turn is done with the use of the special trim die in power press.
Also, there is a traditional way of taking the product out of the casting. This is done by hand or can be done by sawing. This will give some rough edges which can be remedied by grinding so as to smooth out the scrap marks. Another way is to tumble the shots and this can be done if the gates present are thin.
Kinetic Die Casting Company makes aluminum die castings using Die Casting Tooling. As a Die Casting Company, we make these parts every day and ship thousands of these aluminum die castings every week.
Contact us to get die casting prices https://www.kineticdiecasting.com/replyform.html.
Kinetic Die Casting Company
6918 Beck Avenue
North Hollywood, California 91605
Sales@kineticdc.com
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Metal Companies Golf Outing NADCA-AFS
Friday, September 12, 2025: Annual Industry Golf Tournament
at Los Serranos Country Club (North Course) @ Chino Hills
Come join us at our annual NADCA golf tournament! Sign up today and save $50:
https://www.nadca30.org/golf-tournament.html
California’s two largest metal casting chapters are again coming together for a day of golf and networking.
Over 135 industry professionals and suppliers participated last year.
Join us September 12th for this exciting event.
Fun and Prizes: $5,000 putting contest; $10,000 hole-in-one chance; Long-drive; Closest to the Pin
Event Goal: Funds are raised to support educational and scholarship funds for students pursuing metal casting.
Sponsorships & Tee Signs: Be recognized as a sponsor and on the course with a tee sign.
Raffle Prizes and Drawings: All attendees can participate in the big lunch raffle drawing.
Early Birds SAVE $50/golfer: Register before August 22nd!
Your $175/person registration includes green fees, range balls, cart, breakfast, snacks, lunch, give-away and door prize raffle ticket. The 4-player, best ball, scramble style tournament is limited to 144 players.
Registration includes green fees, range balls, cart, breakfast, snacks, lunch, give-away and door prize raffle ticket. Groups that register more than one foursome will receive a bonus chance at prizes. The 4-player, best ball, scramble style tournament is limited to 144 players.
6:30AM Check In and Breakfast | 8AM Shotgun Start | 12:30PM Lunch & Raffle | 3PM Conclude Event
Sponsorships and Tee Signs Available
GET YOUR TEE SIGN!
BRING A RAFFLE PRIZE:
At lunch, prizes will be announced and raffled off to attendees. Sponsors and tee sign supporters are asked to bring one (1) raffle prize. We will announce your company and thank you from the podium. The industry lunch raffle is always a highly anticipated event!
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Laura Adams Hoppe
AFS So Cal Chapter
NADCA Chapter 30
2971 Warren Lane
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
916-933-3062
Register Link: https://www.nadca30.org/golf-tournament.html
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Die Castings Used for Buses 2025
Next time you’re riding a bus, take a closer look around. The door frames, support rods, mounting fixtures, and structural fittings are more than just metal parts—they’re likely the result of die casting, a precision metalworking process that plays a critical role in modern vehicle manufacturing.
Why Die Castings Matter for Buses
Die castings are vital not only for the structural framework of buses but also for many mechanical and engine components. These parts must withstand stress, vibration, and harsh environmental conditions—making the strength and precision of die casting an ideal solution.
What Makes Die Casting Ideal for Bus Parts?
Die casting produces parts that are smooth, strong, and durable. The process involves forcing molten metal into hardened steel molds (called dies) under high pressure—typically between 10 and 175 megapascals (MPa). This intense pressure shapes the metal precisely and improves its internal structure, effectively acting as a strength-enhancing treatment.
As the molten metal rapidly solidifies within the die, it captures the exact shape of the mold cavity—creating highly accurate, repeatable parts that require minimal post-processing.
Versatile Applications: From Simple to Complex
Die cast parts used in buses range from basic billets and structural rods to more intricate components such as 4-way fittings, which connect poles and support bars throughout the bus interior. These parts not only need to be strong—they also need to be corrosion-resistant, lightweight, and easy to assemble.
Aluminum is commonly used for these applications due to its high strength-to-weight ratio, resistance to rust, and durability. The same die casting techniques are used in the production of water faucets and household pipe fittings, demonstrating the method’s flexibility.
Mechanical Components: More Than Just Fixtures
Die casting isn’t limited to stationary or structural components. It’s also widely used for mechanical and heat-exposed parts in buses, including: Engine blocks and Transmission casings
Magnesium and aluminum alloys are preferred in these applications for their combination of heat resistance, lightweight properties, and mechanical strength.
For a price quote on aluminum die casting parts or custom tooling, contact us toll-free at 800-524-8083 and ask for our sales team.
You can also email us at sales@kineticdc.com for a prompt response.
Kinetic Die Casting is a California die casting company specializing in high-quality aluminum die casting parts and zinc die casting parts. For more information or to request a quote, please visit:
Kinetic Die Casting Company
6918 Beck Avenue North Hollywood, California
91605 United States of America
800-524-8083 or 818-982-9200
sales@kineticdc.com
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