Diecast
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Diecast may refer to:
- Die castingDie castingDie casting is a metal casting process that is characterized by forcing molten metal under high pressure into a mold cavity. The mold cavity is created using two hardened tool steel dies which have been machined into shape and work similarly to an injection mold during the process...
, the casting process where liquids are introduced into a mold and allowed to harden - Die-cast toyDie-cast toyThe term die-cast toy here refers to any toy or collectible model produced by using the die casting method. The toys are made of metal, with plastic, rubber or glass details. Wholly plastic toys are made by a similar process of injection moulding, but the two are rarely confused...
s, scale models, usually of automobiles, that are often made via casting - Diecast (band)Diecast (band)Diecast is a five-piece metalcore band originating from Boston, Massachusetts. There are no active members that date back to their inception.-History:...
, a Boston-based metalcore band - Alea iacta estAlea iacta estAlea iacta est is a Latin phrase attributed by Suetonius to Julius Caesar on January 10, 49 BC as he led his army across the River Rubicon in Northern Italy...
, Latin for "The die is cast"