Alloys: Zamak 5 (ZL5, ZL0410, ZnAI4Cu1, alloy 5)

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Computer Rear Cover

Already micro-informatics are an integral part of business and professional life. Tomorrow they will be present everywhere, including the home. What role do zinc alloys play? This back cover for a microcomputer illustrates how zinc die castings can simplify design and...

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Capstan Retainer

Precision and strength are important design considerations for the minicartridge tape drive. The capstan retainer is a good example. This part is actually two separate components cast together–a Torx head screw with an integral retainer sleeve. To produce the...

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Bearing Attachment

ln this example, a ball bearing housing which is die cast in alloy Z410 (equivalent to BS 1004B) is attached to a thin continuously electrogalvanised steel sheet pressing. Studs – integral rivets – are cast into the housing and after the steel pressing is...