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Pins
Precision-ground, heat-treated core and jet cool pins for HPDC and GDC die casting tooling
Overview
What Are Pins?
Die casting pins are precision-machined, heat-treated steel components that form holes, slots, and internal features within the die cavity. Core pins form blind or through holes. Jet cool (JC) pins incorporate an internal bore through which high-pressure water or air is directed to remove heat from hot-spot zones that cannot be cooled by conventional water circuits. Profile pins extend this capability to non-circular cross-sections.
Core pins and jet cool pins are the most frequently replaced consumable components in any die casting operation. Their performance directly impacts hole quality, cavity surface integrity, and overall cycle efficiency. Vyankatesh Engineering manufactures the full range of die casting pins — from standard core pins and long jet cool pins to complex profile pins — from certified DIN 1.2344 / AISI H-13 tool steel, processed through our complete managed heat treatment and surface finishing sequence.
Why Choose Vyankatesh
Benefits
Vacuum hardening + nitriding delivers hardness of 44–48 HRC with a wear-resistant nitrided surface layer, significantly outperforming un-treated alternatives.
Jet cool pins remove heat directly from the pin tip, enabling faster solidification and shorter cooling dwell — directly reducing cycle time and improving productivity.
Precision-ground to h6–h8 tolerances with straightness verified to ≤ 0.01mm / 100mm, ensuring consistent hole geometry batch after batch.
Any diameter, length, profile, or cooling channel arrangement manufactured from customer drawings, CAD files, or physical samples.
Dedicated in-house CNC turning, grinding, and inspection facilities, coupled with certified heat treatment partners, enable competitive lead times without quality compromise.
All pins are manufactured with strict precision, ensuring exact shape, size, and long-lasting quality for critical applications.
How We Make Them
Manufacturing Process
Every pin at Vyankatesh Engineering goes through a controlled, documented manufacturing sequence from certified raw material to finished, inspected component.
Premium DIN 1.2344 / AISI H-13 billet sourced for optimum density, ensuring precision shape and long-lasting quality.
Rough and semi-finish turning to leave grinding allowance. Deep-hole drilling for jet cool bores
Vacuum heat treatment with controlled gas quench for uniform 44–48 HRC hardness
OD grinding and bore grinding to final h6–h8 tolerances and Ra ≤ 0.4μm surface finish
Gas nitriding creates a hard compound layer (900–1200 HV) without dimensional change
100% measurement of diameter, length, straightness, bore concentricity, and hardness
Our Range
Pins Products
Browse our complete range of pins. Each product page contains full technical specifications, material information, applications, and FAQ.
Core pins used to create holes in diecasting are fitted & part of a diecasting mold. Precisely machined and ground custom pins are made from high quality DIN 1.2344 / AISI H-13. Vacuum Heat treatment, nitriding & coating enhances life of the core pins. Reduce breakdown by use of long life VYANKATESH core pin.
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Jet cooled (JC) core pins are an integral & most important part of the jetcool system. Casters prefer VYANKATESH JC Core pins for their life and deep hole concentricity. Custom made pins go through stringent quality checks to ensure straightness of holes & dimensions. Surface treatments like Nitriding & coating ensures higher life.
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High-precision jet cooled profile pins engineered for specific molding applications, delivering efficient heat dissipation for complex geometries.
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Combined profile and core pin features with integrated jet cooling, providing maximum performance for challenging high-pressure die casting zones.
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Extra long jet-cooled core pins engineered for deep cavities. These pins ensure optimized thermal balance reaching deep into the mold, significantly reducing shrinkage porosities in hard-to-reach areas.
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Selection Guide
Not sure which product is right for your application? Use this quick reference guide to identify the correct starting point.
| Product | Best For | Key Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Core Pin | Standard round-hole formation in HPDC/GDC without hot-spot issues | Material: H-13; Treatment: Nitrided |
| Jet Cool Core Pin | Round holes in hot-spot zones — direct jet cooling required | Min bore: 3mm; Min casting dia: 4.5mm |
| Jet Cool Profile Pin | Non-round profiles in hot-spot zones requiring cooling | Any cross-section; bore positioned per profile |
| Jet Cool Profile Core Pin | Combined profiling and core forming with cooling in one component | Fully custom; complex multi-function pin |
| Long Jet Cool Core Pin | Deep cavity/deep boss cooling beyond standard JC pin length range | Length beyond standard; concentricity maintained |
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