Alloys: Zamak 3 (ZL3, ZL0400, ZnAI4, alloy 3)

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Waveguide Horn

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The Whistler Spectrum 3SE waveguide horn is a complex Zamak 3 die casting providing detail, net shape and thin wall construction. The current horn replaces three separate pieces utilised in earlier models. One component now performs four distinct functions–a...

Two-Piece Punch Body

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For three generations, B-V has been producing heavy-duty, specialty hand punches from two sand-cast malleable iron halves. Sand casting inaccuracies required sorting and extensive fitting to locate matching halves. Thickness variations up to 0.025 in. were encountered...
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Top and bottom sensor plate – dollar bill changer

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A dollar bill changer incorporated top and bottom sensor plates fabricated from welded stamped components. The weldments could not hold tolerances greater than +/- 0.020 in. In an effort to resolve dimensional instability and fit problems, the manufacturer, working...
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Threaded Connector, Moss Joiner

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A cylindrical zinc pressure diecast component with an internally die cast thread. The function is to tighten the fitting on to the hose. Zinc Alloy No. 3 was chosen because of its stiffness and bright finish which is unaffected by ultra violet light. Special...
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Structural Components

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The KitchenAid mixer utilises zinc die castings for all of its structural components–the 4-1/2-quart pedestal model incorporates seven zinc castings and the 5-quart bowl support model incorporates eight zinc castings. Zinc castings provide a number of design...