Replacement Components for Aluminum Die Casting Tooling
Palcam has manufactured precision die casting tooling components since 1995. 29 CNC machines. 60-person team. Competitive pricing. Based in Ontario, Canada.
29
CNC Machines
60
Team Members
30
Years in Business
80%
Quote Win Rate
What We Make
Replacement components for aluminum high-pressure die casting (HPDC) tooling — built to outlast OEM parts.
Cavity & Core Inserts
Primary forming surfaces that shape cast parts. High thermal stress, high wear.
Shaped Core Pins
Non-round core pins with complex profiles. 5-axis CNC machined, not turned.
Slides & Slide Inserts
Moving components for undercuts and side features. Replaceable wear surfaces.
Slide Carriers & Backup Blocks
Support components that house inserts, maintain alignment, and absorb casting pressure.
Shot Blocks & Distributors
High-wear components that redirect molten aluminum from the shot sleeve into the runners.
Cover & Ejector Blocks
Main die blocks that house cavity and core inserts. The foundation of every HPDC tool.
Runners, Gates & Venting
Sprue bushings, runners, gates, overflows, vents, chill vents, and vacuum blocks.
Trim Dies
Post-casting trim tooling. Not a core focus, but available on request.
Equipment Built for Die Casting Tooling
Our shop floor runs 29 CNC machines — including 25 five-axis centres — plus metal additive manufacturing. Everything is set up to produce tooling components with the tolerances and surface quality die casters need.
Key Equipment
- 25 five-axis CNC machining centres (8x eVo, 6x DMU P, 4x monoBlock, 4x GROB, 3x 3-axis)
- DMG MORI eVo, monoBlock, duoBLOCK series + GROB G326
- All machines with M&H probing for in-process inspection
- 4x EDM machines (Sodick ALN800G, AGIE CUT, AGIE PROGRESS, Sodick LN2)
- SLM 280 metal 3D printer
- CMM: Hexagon Global, Brown & Sharpe
Quality at Every Step
Die casting tooling fails when quality is treated as an afterthought. We build it into the process.
Laser Scanning
Full 3D laser scanning for first-article inspection and reverse engineering.
CMM Inspection
Coordinate measuring machine verification on every critical dimension.
Hardness Testing
In-house hardness verification to confirm heat treatment results.
Machining Over EDM
We machine wherever possible — better surface integrity and longer die life.
Wire EDM Precision
Wire EDM for precision features like ejector pin holes and slide pockets.
ISO 9001 Certified
Quality management system certified to ISO 9001:2015 standards.
Beyond Die Casting
Precision Machining Services
Our 29 CNC machines — including 25 five-axis centres — are available for precision machining work beyond die casting tooling. If you need capacity for complex parts, we can help.
Low to Medium Volume Production
Prototype to 5,000+ piece runs with full dimensional inspection
Wire EDM Services
Precision wire EDM cutting for complex geometries and tight tolerances
5-Axis Complex Machining
DMG MORI five-axis centres for aerospace-grade complexity
Large Format Capability
DMU 200P for oversized workpieces up to 2000mm
Ready to Get a Quote?
Send us your drawings and we will get back to you with competitive pricing. Most quotes delivered within 48 hours.