Casting • Halifax

Casting in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Canada's casting industry serves automotive, industrial, mining, and infrastructure markets with a full range of processes - from precision investment casting to high-volume die casting. Our network of Canadian foundries produces castings in aluminum, steel, iron, bronze, and specialty alloys with quality systems that meet the most demanding specifications. Connecting buyers in Halifax with vetted Canadian casting shops.

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Casting for Halifax buyers

We work with Canadian casting shops that can serve Halifax and the surrounding Nova Scotia region. Whether you're shipping prototypes across the city or scheduling production runs into broader supply chains, we match you with vetted suppliers based on lead time, certifications, and material capability.

Materials we cover

Common stock for Halifax projects: Aluminum (A356, A380, 6061), Zinc (Zamak 3, Zamak 5), Ductile Iron, Gray Iron, Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel (304, 316, 17-4PH).

Industries served

Shops in our network support Automotive, Mining and Resources, Industrial Equipment, Infrastructure, Marine, Defense, with regional specialization across Nova Scotia.

Specifications

Casting at a Glance

Certifications
  • ISO 9001:2015
  • NADCA (Die Casting)
  • IATF 16949 (Automotive)
  • CWB (Post-Casting Welding)
  • PED (Pressure Equipment Directive)
Tolerances
Standard
+/- 0.5 mm (investment casting)
Precision
+/- 0.1 mm (with secondary machining)
Lead Times
Prototype
3–6 weeks
Production
4–8 weeks
Network
Closed Beta

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Casting in Halifax: FAQ

What casting services are available in Canada?
Canadian foundries offer die casting (aluminum, zinc, magnesium), sand casting (iron, steel, aluminum, bronze), investment casting (steel, stainless, bronze), and centrifugal casting (iron, steel, bronze). Secondary services include heat treatment, machining, and finishing.
How much does casting cost in Canada?
Die casting: $2-$30/part at volume. Sand casting: $20-$500/part depending on size. Investment casting: $15-$200/part. Tooling costs range from $2,000 (sand casting patterns) to $20,000-$80,000 (die casting dies). Volume drives per-unit cost down significantly.
What's the advantage of Canadian casting over imports?
Quality consistency, material certifications, proximity for quality audits, and shorter lead times. Canadian foundries provide mill certs, material test reports, and dimensional inspection data that offshore foundries often cannot match. For safety-critical castings, domestic sourcing eliminates compliance risk.
Can Canadian foundries handle secondary machining?
Yes. Many Canadian foundries offer in-house CNC machining, grinding, and finishing. Others partner with local machine shops. Having casting and machining under one roof or in close proximity reduces lead time and simplifies quality control.

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