The majority of Vista Metals' production is quite unique and outside the typical smelter capabilities, therefore defining the company as a producer of "specialty aluminum products". Vista Metals' melting and casting processes guarantee the highest quality products available in the industry. These processes comply with the strictest environmental regulations in the world.

Vista Metals Corp is a leading producer of Cast and Scalped Forging Ingot, Hard and Soft Alloy Extrusion Billet, Rectangular Slab and Sheet Ingot, and Aluminum Cast Plate Products. Vista Metals specializes in casting 2000, 5000, 6000, and 7000 series alloys, and utilizes three large casting stations ("pits") with fully automated data logging, and six ultra-low nox, reverb melting furnaces. Our processes ensure precise metallurgical chemistry and alloy cleanliness. Vista Metals' finishing department includes numerous industrial lathes with a capacity of up to 1066.8mm diameter for efficient production of cast and scalped ingot, milling machines for slab and plate finishing, and various vertical and horizontal saws to meet the requirements of precision cutting.

By utilizing state-of-the-art technology, equipment and processing systems, Vista can offer a unique precision cast aluminum tooling plate. ATP-5 is the product of choice where flatness and dimensional control are critical. This product provides outstanding machinability, excellent high speed cutting rates and exceptional feed rates. Our DURAMOLD-2 and DURAMOLD-5   aluminum mold plate products are designed and tailored to meet a wide range of mold making applications. These two products deliver outstanding machinability, consistent weldability, superior performance at elevated temperatures and unsurpassed dimensional stability.