Die casting molds, also known as die molds or dies, are specialized tools used in the die casting process to produce metal parts with high precision and repeatability. Die casting is a metal casting process that involves injecting molten metal into a steel mold cavity under high pressure. Once the metal solidifies, the mold is opened, and the casting is ejected.

Die casting molds are typically made of high-grade tool steel and are designed to withstand the high temperatures and pressures involved in the die casting process. They consist of two halves, the stationary half (the "cover die") and the moving half (the "ejector die"), which are securely clamped together during the casting process.

The die casting mold cavity is carefully designed to produce the desired shape and dimensions of the final part. This includes features such as cavities, cores, slides, and ejector pins, which are used to create complex geometries, internal passages, and undercuts in the cast parts.

The design and construction of die casting molds are critical factors in determining the quality, accuracy, and consistency of the cast parts. Molds must be precisely engineered to minimize defects such as porosity, shrinkage, and warping, and to ensure proper metal flow and filling.

Die casting molds are typically custom-made for each specific part design and production run. They require skilled engineering and craftsmanship to manufacture and are an essential component of the die casting process, contributing to the efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of metal casting operations.