Feedhorn incorporates six graphite permanent mould castings including the end cap, housing (which holds the circuit boards), feedhorn, cover (used for shielding) and two mounting probes. ZA-12 alloy provides the components with the necessary strength to withstand the...
ZA-12 graphite permanent mould castings are used for the gunner’s control handles and mounting box because the process is an economical low-volume casting method. ZA-12 also provides the handles with the density to simulate steel. Graphite permanent mould...
The drive deck for Cherokee’s 5-1/4 in. WORM optical drive utilises a ZA-12 graphite permanent mould casting. From the start, graphite permanent mould was the process of choice because of its economical tooling cost, good dimensional control and low-volume...
A starter for large horse-power motors incorporated a fabricated sheet-metal cam bolted to a bracket, and welded to a shaft. Simplifying manufacturing and reducing cost, the cam design was changed to a single-piece ZA-12, graphite permanent mould casting....
Operating at pressures ranging from 50 to 125 psi, the Danair Aerosmith hammer delivers up to 1,000 hammer blows per minute. During the early production phase finish machining exposed casting porosity and the cast iron air grille vents frequently broke during service....
Originally the housing and base plate frame were sand cast aluminium and finish machined. Machining and assembly time took 3.5 hours per unit. During a redesign, the company set about to reduce costs without sacrificing quality or performance. This led to graphite...
The Champion Series IV grader incorporates ZA-12 alloy low-speed, high load bearing to improve operation performance. Front Axle Bearings — This bearing application materialised as a replacement for the grader’s front axle needle bearings. The needle...
The planter handle is used to adjust spring force to a pair of closing wheels. It is important for the handle to be durable, easily accessible and very comfortable to grip. To accent product appearance, designers chose a die casting over a welded fabrication. Die cast...
When the AKZO Salt Company had problems getting roof-bolt wedge anchors from its malleable-iron foundry supplier, it opened the door for zinc alloy. Mine management set out to find an alternative source for these vital parts, but were unable to find another ferrous...
The instrument incorporates two frames, one for the front panel and another in the rear. Originally the frames were designed as welded aluminium extrusions. In search of alternative methods, the manufacturer looked to zinc graphite permanent mould casting with its low...
Eight separate ZA-12 alloy castings are utilised in the TUCKER woodworking vise. Castings form the pivot block, front jaw, rear jaw, quick-release nut, yoke, stanchion, mounting plate and keeper plate. Based on the shapes needed to form the vise, casting easily became...