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03// Equipment / Die Casting Machines

Will Your Tool Run Here? Die Casting Machine Tonnage and Capacity

Built for High Output CastingHeavy Machinery Real Performance

Facility
Eau Claire, MI
Coordinates
41.990° N 86.306° W
Quality
ISO 9001:2015
Since
1973

Shawnee Specialties runs a dedicated fleet of zinc and aluminum die casting machines spanning 35 to 500 tons, both hot-chamber and cold-chamber systems, giving us the flexibility to produce everything from small, high-detail zinc components to larger structural aluminum parts.

Check your tool's tonnage and shot weight against this range before you request a quote.


A Modern, Automated Casting Floor

To enhance throughput and eliminate variation, many of our die casting cells are equipped with ABB robotic automation. These robots support:

  • Precise ladling and metal handling
  • Automated spraying and die preparation
  • Consistent part removal
  • Fast, repeatable cycle times

With automation managing repetitive and timing-critical tasks, our casting process stays stable, efficient, and remarkably consistent across long production runs.


Equipment Built for the Demands of Real Manufacturing

Hot-Chamber Machines

Presses: 35, 50, and 150 tons.

Ideal for zinc alloys, delivering:

  • Fast cycle times
  • Excellent detail and thin-wall capability
  • Minimal energy loss during the melt-to-mold process

Cold-Chamber Machines

Presses: 50, 350, and 500 tons.

Used for aluminum casting, providing:

  • High-strength structural parts
  • Controlled metal delivery and pressure
  • Capability for larger, more demanding components

We run trusted names like Toshiba and National, recognized globally for their accuracy, durability, and uptime. Supported by in-house maintenance and tooling, these machines deliver reliable performance every day.


Repeatable Quality Built Into Every Casting Cell

Our die casting equipment is paired with:

  • Precise temperature and pressure controls
  • Preventative maintenance on dies, pistons, and shot systems
  • Inline monitoring for cycle timing and process stability
  • Automation-assisted consistency on every shot

This disciplined equipment setup ensures consistent accuracy throughout every cycle, for the long run.

Operator loading a furnace at Shawnee Specialties

Where molten metal becomes performance

Precision part loaded in a die cast machine at Shawnee Specialties
Real-time shot monitoring display at Shawnee Specialties

Real-time shot monitoring for consistent casting quality.

ABB robot operating an aluminum die cast machine at Shawnee Specialties
01Why Our Equipment Matters for Your Project

A modern die casting machine doesn't just melt metal.
it defines the accuracy, integrity, and repeatability of the final part.

Our fleet gives you:

  • Consistent shot-to-shot performance
  • Better dimensional stability
  • Reduced porosity and improved surface finish
  • Stable production rates
  • Fewer process variables and less downstream correction

The result:
Casting processes engineered for speed, strength, and reliability.

02Confirm Your Tool Fits Before You Quote

Before you send drawings, here's what we'll check against your tool:

  • Tonnage and clamp force required
  • Shot weight and cavity count
  • Wall thickness and draft requirements
  • Tolerance class needed
  • Expected annual volume

// Contact

Contact Shawnee Specialties, Inc.

We're here to support your casting, machining, and production needs.

Location
7100 Third Street
Eau Claire, MI 49111
Email
sales@shawneeinc.com
Phone
(269) 461-6931
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