This shift lever connects the shifter and the gear in ZF automotive gearboxes. This part was originally an aluminum cast part but required tapping and other secondary operations to meet the close tolerances. Thanks to the to close collaboration with the customer,...
The 3-piece bayonet XT -A is assembled into a circular piece and provided with a cover plate. The part is designed so that it dissipates, together with an inlay heatsink , the heat generated by the installed LED ( 60-80°C ) . The casting challenge is to achieve defect...
Central support unit for mounting all optical, electrical and mechanical components for the imaging plate technology in use in dentistry. In medical technology, die-cast zinc is used for many years. Overall, however, this area of application is less known. The...
Key benefits: Outstanding control of each step and parameters involved in the full process i.e. from design to final part to achieve “the perfection” Same surface quality and appearance obtained on all the 6 cast parts of this assembly Fingers print surface free !!...
A two-piece holder was developed for a precision scientific instrument. Both castings have detailed features requiring tolerances of +/-0.00025 in. Extrusion could not be used because it could not hold the tolerances, while CNC and wire EDM were not cost effective. By...
The Ericsson GE Mobile Communications’ M-PA personal radio incorporates three Zamak 3 die castings: the chassis or circuit board frame, the chassis shield and the synthesiser housing. These castings combine to provide strength and rigidity demanded for...
Previously the check valve was assembled from machined aluminium bar stock and brass pipe fittings. A net shape die casting was designed consolidating the six-piece assembly into a single, net shape component. All holes and seven thread sets, including a male...
Integration of several functions on the same part, competitor to inox sheet. Rigidity of the assembly, realization of complex shapes, dimensional precision without additional machining, obtention of a surface quality of Ra = 0.8 on the contact face of the moving...
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 part has the following attributes: Part functionality : Allows one single part in zamak for electrical connection (interface) and mechanical (coding + retention) Connector function: Allow the transmission of an RF AM FM signal Reflow soldering assembly process:...
Zinc die casting was choosen to produce a new generation of cable connectors. Critical issues that were met include wall strength to assure durability and to withstand bulk processing, proper matching of draft allowances on the internal surfaces for smooth mating and...
The part is used in a drive system as a special shield to guarantee a good air ventilation and with that a perfect cooling of the system. Technical details about the drive system: -Technology: Integrated drive system motor -Power Range: 60 W up to 150 kW -Speed Range:...
Replacement of pressed steel for economical reasons, with the integration of multiple functions: – Plane surface flatness and fitness / anti-static character – Fitting of axes and bushes – Repetitivity of the shapes – Realization of ducts...
Doppelscharniergelenk “C-Hinge” als Türscharnier für Waschmaschine mit erweitertem Öffnungswinkel. Das bislang eingesetzte Stanzbiegeteil konnte durch das günstige Warmkammerverfahren wirtschaftlich darstellbar durch ein Zinkdruckgussteil ersetzt werden,...
Deutliche Kosteneinsparung durch Substitution einer nachträglichen mechanischen Bearbeitung. Process: Zwei im Bauteil innen liegende und um 110° zueinander versetzte Hinterscheidungen, die mit Hilfe zweier im Durchmesser 17 mm Formkern integrierten Schrägschieber...
Key benefits: Close cooperation between diecaster and customer : clipping system Modern assembling technology : no screw = no creep!! This excellent product is the result of the perfect knowledge of tooling and casting
SINAMICS Control Unit CU305 The casting is a housing for the most demanding industrial electronics. To avoid short circuits it needs to be free of residual particles. To save costs for post-processing and cleaning steps, a net-shape mold concept was developed....
Strength , a tolerance for accurate detailing, its non corrosive properties compared to aluminium, and production speeds faster than plastic made diecast zinc the obvious solution when it came to the manufacture of Unicast’s “Ezi – Fill” fuel...
Zinc diecast pillars support two different heights of floor system. The first is a low height (60 – 100mm) system for cables only, the second is higher (300 – 400mm) , used for air ducts under the floor. Zinc diecastings are designed for maximum strength....
Key benefits: Excellent example to substitute Brass No secondary operation : screw thread directly as cast Redesigned concept : switching fom machined part to casting technology Split core technology
This casting part was originally produced in die-cast aluminum. It could be produced only with disproportionate effort and high scrap rates. The parting plane in the casting could never reach the surface quality standards because at that position was a vacuum...
Due to its realiability it allows the mounting of a precision bearing of an air turbine with a bevel gear. Allows the plastic overcoating Strength with precise shapes and thread with repetion at each production.
This HSD connector (HSD = high speed data) is a part of the control units in upper segment cars. The 4-pin connector assures large volume of data transfer as compared to the standard connector with only 1 pin. The required tolerances for this miniature part are...
Zinc die casting offers numerous advantages over aluminum extrusion in a number of heat sink applications. Die-cast zinc heat sinks offer one-piece construction, increased design flexibility and lower cost. One of the biggest advantages is that heat-dissipating fins...
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...
The part is a device component warranting the operators security during the intervention on high-tension lines. Reasons for choosing zinc alloy: Complex tool design Combination of thin wall casting and rigidity Dimensional requirements e.g. internal and external...
The drive head of this tool, made out of 2 parts, is cast in ZP5. This casing contains the gear that translates rotating and oscillating movements at very high rpm and frequencies. The part need to comply with low tolerances for shape and position in both horizontal...
The 9,5 kg zamak housing of this designer coffee machine is made from 8 zinc pressure die cast parts with weights between 2,2 kg and 75 gr. The parts are powder coated. To avoid any bubbles during thermal curing of the paint, the parts are vacuum cast to avoid gas...
Complexity of the shapes allowing the integration of multiple positions, non-magnetic character of the zinc alloys compared to the plastics, long term dimensional stability and reliability.
The aluminium structural beam must strongly fostered with water proofing to avoid the rain or washing water to penetrate. The geometric position must be good and operating live must be assured.
The design requirements for the assembly’s 10-in.-long housing called for non-tapered walls in the meter chamber, allowing free rotation of the metering gears, and zero draft in the valve area. Previous designs utilized two aluminum castings requiring secondary...
Part realized in large production volumes. Easy assembly with complex shapes, competing with pressed steel sheet. Zinc Castings’ superior thermal conductivity permits faster and greater heat dissipation provided by thinner radiating fins, complementing the...
Designers of an ultracompact scanner needed to reduce the internal envelope. The optics bracket was one component that was reduced in size but increased in functionality. The goal was design a single mounting bracket that would accommodate a laser module, a rotating...
The rigidity of the part ensures the quality of retro-vision due to the absorption of the vibrations compared to engineering plastics. Note the (omega) shape for the rigidity of the assembly. Rigidity inside the envelope (volume) and reduced width of the assembly,...
The part : Modular base plate working in a pneumatic environment. Its function is to transport air between an air distributor and a jack. The manufacturing : Modular base plates are made of pressure die cast Zamak 5 (ZA4UIG). The excellent fluidity of zinc alloys...
This chassis for a motor drive unit for an automatic opening roller door was made from several pressed metal parts prior to being designed as a zinc diecasting. Diecasting in zinc alloy 3 provided the following benefits: 1.) Additional features such as pockets, the...
The part is machined on guiding bores and reference faces. Substitution to the pressed steel plate, due to high precision realized on machined diameters Ø < 0.02 mm obtained for a better cost.
The part is machined on guiding bores and references faces. Dimensional stability within time, realization of complex shapes, rigidity of the assembly, zinc alloys substituting machined steel.
Zinc alloy pressure die casting has been chosen by the IER company for the four parts which make up the structure of this ticket printer. The specification set by IER required a material and technology which would enable the production of: – complex shapes, so...
The goal of product designers for the 1/4 in. air ratchet was to lower product manufacturing costs while improving performance and appearance. The original product design specified an axial assembly–a machined steel head attached by a lock nut to a housing...
The regulator for Turner’s self-igniting torch has a design criteria specifying pressure tightness, strength, cleanliness and metal-chip free, net shape and cost-effective manufacturing. A screw-machined aluminium or brass regulator was first considered, but...
This design high-end remote control has tactile control without any knobs. The zamak surface was cast to a thickness of 0,6mm with less than 0,05mm tolerance on thickness. Piezo elements translate the bending of the surface into electric signals. Casting of the part...
The initial design brief for the slave lock was that it had to have suitable mechanical properties to meet security door standards, have minimum design complexity and use the most logical material for the purpose. Initially a hybrid construction was considered, using...
The 3 parts form a subassembly that allows measuring the thickness of ophthalmic lenses before edging. The frame ensures the palpate lever guidance in the ophthalmic glass machine tool. Then, the glass is machined with the contour note during the palpate operation....
Segment drive for imaging plate technology in use in dentistry. The casting reveals a complex and accurate design tool. A modern and advanced die casting enables precise and optimum shape design that is consistent with the mechanical properties of the die-cast zinc...
Special features: precise recording, splash water protection for installation components, ensuring a circumferential wall fitting, uniform mold filling at heterogeneous wall thicknesses, short delay part : structurally specified wall thickness differences required...
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...
This toothed wheel consists of two parts which are assembled with cast-in spigots and bolts in special steel. The parts are made in zinc alloy ZA-27, and apart from trimming, receive no machining or other finishing operations. The part is produced in two sizes, the...
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...
The 2 parts are used as casing including and protecting the electric system of traffic lights. The material properties provides protection against vandalism and have much longer lifetime than polymer materials and due to thinner sections, lighter than the previous...
The original selector tube was designed as a magnesium-steel assembly. It was redesigned as a one-piece ZA-8 alloy die casting. The ZA-8 casting replaced steel without loss of torque strength and net shape casting produces a complex, multifunctional component. The...
The platen housing design incorporates three previous parts. In order to function properly, the material must be rigid and strong. The housing is cast with four elongated slots, four deep slots and seven cored holes, maximizing the need for structural support. In...