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

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Housing Cover and Thumbturn – Medeco STEELGUARD(tm) Lock

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To meet market requirements, Medeco wanted to develop a new high security lock priced just below its top-of-the-line dropbolt lock. The high-end lock model is all brass. The housing cover is investment cast and the thumbturn is a machined extrusion. As other processes...
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Housing & Frame

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Elements of an equipment (TYCAS) to detect the positions of approaching aircraft according to new security norms of the IATA. Economy of the process compared to traditional machining despite limited series, and to pressure diecast aluminium due to off-mould...
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Helical Gear

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A worm/helical gear set operates the linkage attached to the roof window frame. Originally, the helical gears were machined from brass, reinforced with a formed steel insert and installed with a plastic washer/spacer. The assembled gear’s cost became a factor...
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Handle and Backplate

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One model of a range of decorative door handles. Zinc is used because of its ability to easily take a plated finish and because it can be cast to accurate dimensions.
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Grid Module

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Mosaic mimic panels form a display system that provides an overall picture of complex operations and gives technicians the ability to monitor and control events. The system’s main advantage is its modular design, providing flexibility for easy modification and...