0 to make something by pouring liquid metal, plastic, etc., usually under pressure, into a mould (= hollow container) --
1 made by pouring liquid metal, plastic, etc., usually under pressure, into a mould (= hollow container): --
a die-cast toy
2 an object made by pouring liquid metal, plastic, etc., usually under pressure, into a mould (= hollow container): --
Their claim to fame at that time was that they were extremely fast compared to other brands of die-cast cars.
They are typically made out of die-cast metal with plastic components.
Until recently, die-cast motor rotors were produced only from aluminium while researchers worked on solving technological issues with copper pressure die-casting.
The cylinder block and cylinder bore are made of die-cast aluminum, as are the valve covers and oil pan.
These used the same designs as the die-cast versions, and can move when pulled back.
Ark released a variety of toys during the mid-to-late 1970s, including die-cast, soft vinyl, and inexpensive plastic toys.
The earliest toys had some parts made of die-cast metal, which were eventually phased out.
These were relatively cheap to produce - having a one piece die-cast metal body, a base plate and or windows on some and plastic wheels.
