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...
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...
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...
This design opener can open all kind of bottles without any damage and with very little effort. With its innovative patented mechanism , this tool won the Bundespreis 2016 award in Germany. Reasons for choosing zinc alloy: ZP5 was chosen over other materials for its...
Originally safety belt retractor housings were plastic injection molded. The plastic housings were easily damaged causing retraction to malfunction. To meet performance standards zinc die casting was selected to produce the housing and meet performance and appearance...
Die casting the three components in ZA-27 alloy offers good aesthetics and a near-net shape, which eliminates machining costs. At the same time, ZA-27 alloy provides good wear and bearing characteristics.