Die Casting Military Parts
Helmet Mount for Night Vision Goggles above on the left
was made using the Die Casting on the right.
Military Parts Made as Aluminum Die Castings in the USA
Aluminum die casting plays a critical role in the production of military components in the United States. As modern defense systems demand lightweight, strong, and highly precise parts, aluminum die castings have become a preferred manufacturing solution for many military applications. From ground vehicles and aircraft to naval systems and electronic housings, U.S.-made aluminum die cast parts support the performance, reliability, and readiness of the armed forces.
DoD Military Aluminum Die Castings - Made in USA
One of the primary advantages of aluminum die casting is its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. Military equipment must often balance durability with mobility, whether it is an armored vehicle, an aircraft subsystem, or portable communication equipment. Aluminum alloys used in die casting provide high mechanical strength while significantly reducing weight compared to steel or iron. This weight reduction improves fuel efficiency, increases payload capacity, and enhances overall operational effectiveness.
Precision and consistency are also critical in military manufacturing, and aluminum die casting excels in this area. The process allows for tight tolerances and repeatable accuracy, which are essential for parts that must fit and function reliably in demanding environments. Components such as weapon system housings, mounting brackets, gearbox casings, and structural supports benefit from the dimensional stability that die casting provides. Many U.S. manufacturers further enhance precision through CNC machining and rigorous inspection after casting.
Another key benefit is durability in harsh conditions. Military parts are exposed to extreme temperatures, vibration, moisture, and corrosive environments. Aluminum die castings can be engineered with specific alloys and surface treatments to resist corrosion and wear, making them suitable for desert, maritime, arctic, and combat conditions. Protective coatings, anodizing, and powder coating are often applied to extend service life and reduce maintenance needs.
DoD and ITAR
Producing aluminum die cast military parts in the USA also supports national security and supply chain resilience. Domestic manufacturing ensures compliance with defense regulations such as ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and the Buy American Act. U.S.-based foundries and machine shops maintain strict quality control systems, certifications, and traceability requirements demanded by the Department of Defense and defense contractors. Keeping production domestic reduces dependence on foreign suppliers and helps protect sensitive designs and technologies.
Cost efficiency is another reason aluminum die casting is widely used for military components. While tooling costs can be significant, die casting is highly economical for medium- to high-volume production runs. The process produces near-net-shape parts, minimizing material waste and reducing the need for extensive secondary operations. This efficiency helps defense programs manage budgets while still meeting high performance and quality standards.
Aluminum die castings manufactured in the USA are vital to modern military systems. Their combination of lightweight strength, precision, durability, and cost efficiency makes them ideal for a wide range of defense applications. By relying on domestic aluminum die casting capabilities, the U.S. military and its suppliers ensure reliable, secure, and high-quality components that support mission success and long-term national defense readiness.
Military Parts Supplier USA
Kinetic Die Casting is an American Die Casting Company that produces aluminum parts used by the United States Government as Military Parts.
These military parts are used by most of the branches of our military in various contracts.
Our customers buy aluminum die casting parts and produce completed military products. Our specialty is to
produce these parts in less than a month of receipt of purchase order. We ship low quantities of less than 1,000 military parts
in as little as two weeks, sometimes less. We will produce and ship fewer than 100 military parts if required.
Kinetic Die Casting will cast
these military parts in aluminum, then trim the excess material, Impregnate the castings to seal porosity, zyglo inspection for defects,
machine the parts to specifications, Chem-Film Alodine, Completely inspect to Part Blueprint, Provide a certificate of USA manufacture,
Final Inspection then pack and ship the military parts.
A more detailed listing of our Manufacturing Capabilities
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Our Military Parts Supply customers who sell to::
United States Army
United States Navy
United States Air Force
Defense Logistics Agency
United States Special Operations Command
United States Transportation Command
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Missile Defense Agency
Defense Information Systems Agency
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Defense Commissary Agency
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Kinetic Die Casting, Inc. Cage Code CAGE/NCAGE: 4ZQV3
The United States of America purchases billions of dollars in military contracts every year. Take a look at this web site to see the contract this year
Military Industrial Complex. Some of these contracts
require military parts that are aluminum die casting parts.
Military Aluminum Castings
Armored Vehicle Castings
Fire Suppression System Housing
This military part is an Enclosure Housing that supresses fires in Armored Vehicles.
The fires are suppressed in 50 milliseconds and enables the driver and passengers in a tank to survive a direct hit
in the fuel tank. Even their clothing does not get burned.
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Other types of parts we produce. Military Parts, Commercial Parts, Auto Parts and Aircraft Parts:
Pictures of Die Casting Parts.
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This aluminum casting part sits on the nose of a missile and needs to be precisely diecast. It must withstand several G's of force.
Our diecasting must be pressure tight and precisely machined.
