Zinc alloy die-casting offers excellent electroplating and coating performance, ideal for electronic components. However, issues arising during die casting mold design, mold manufacturing, pre-treatment, or plating can lead to various defects.
At Precisioner, with 16 years of expertise in die casting mold design and die casting mold manufacturing, we provide actionable solutions to common die casting problems—especially for zinc die casting and aluminum die casting projects.
1.Blistering
Casting Defects: Caused by impurities (Pb, Cd), porosity.
● Optimize die casting mold design; improve melting.
● Pre-Treatment: Due to part oxidation.
● Use anti-rust fluid; reduce storage time. Plating Defects: Poor layer adhesion.
● Increase copper thickness; filter plating solution.on.

Blistering Diagram
2.Pitting
From solvent, splash, H 2 bubbles, or gas in plating.
● Upgrade degreasing; optimize agitation.

Pitting Diagram
3.Burning
Brown marks from high current or contaminated solution.
● Adjust current; replace solution.

Burning Diagram
4.Nodules
Grainy surface from particles or poor cleaning.
● Filter solution; clean parts thoroughly.
5.Peeling
Flaking from contamination or current breaks.
● Purify solution; stabilize current.

Peeling Diagram
Systematic Defect Prevention for Die Casting
Avoiding defects in zinc die casting and aluminum die casting requires integrated control across the entire process:
1.Precision die casting mold design and die casting mold manufacturing
2.Consistent pre-treatment
3.Controlled plating parameters
Precisioner, with 16 years of expertise in die casting mold design and die casting mold manufacturing, supporting clients with defect analysis and process optimization for high-quality surface finishing.
Contact Precisioner for professional zinc alloy die casting and defect analysis:
info@precisioner.com
www.precisioner.com