This range of pens – the “Golf” series – is characterized by clean lines, and by an antique appearance produced by symbols in fine relief on the surface. The thin castings – wall thickness 0.7 mm – have enabled the total weight to...
While competitive versions rely on plastic, the Morse Controls high-end pleasure boat mechanical steering control utilises ZA-8 alloy die casting for the Command 290 base plate and shaft support. ZA-8 alloy was chosen for two reasons: superior mechanical properties...
This series of cigarette lighters consists of a range of different models, each of which appeals to the individual taste of the user. The most prestigious models are given appropriate names – Golf, Nantes, Macito, Connubio, Mississipi, Gigolò, … The...
The wide choice of decorative finishes for zinc alloys – which may be colour contrasted with other materials – is a major asset when designing luxury goods. The designer Christian Dior made good use of this capability in creating this remarkable compact. The...
The control boxes for Minn Kota electric motors went through several design phases before settling on zinc die casting as the material/process of choice. The boxes were originally sand cast aluminium and later die-cast aluminium. Short tool life prompted engineers to...
The original fuel fitting design was an assembly of three screw-machined components–a brass orifice, an aluminum stop block and lock mount, and a stainless steel hose barb. By redesigning the assembly as a one-piece zinc die casting, a 56 percent cost reduction...
The most famous Parisian jeweller, “”Boucheron””, has created a perfume, with a particularly outstanding design of bottle – an enlargement of a ring. The blue cap symbolises a cut stone whilst the bottle itself is supported in a fine...
Ignition switch corrosion was the source of customer frustration and concern. Standard panel nuts, like the ones used to secure the ignition switch to the riding mower control panel, are made of stamped steel. The die cast company’s technical staff proposed...
The part : This set of six parts, four of which are made of Zamak, makes up a rechargeable perfume vaporiser. The manufacturing : Some characteristics of the final product : – complexity of the assembly compared with the available space, – combination of...
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...
Initially, the Q-LOK design was all plastic for low-impact sports. However, for high-impact sports such as soccer and football the added strength of zinc alloy was necessary to meet impact requirements. Die-cast zinc provides the receptacles with superior corrosion...