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...
The part : This high performance self-drilling insert for plaster board (partition, lining, ceiling) is always delivered with its self-tapping screw, forming two parts. The insert is composed of two rigidly attached and then articulated (body and toggle) and is...
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,...
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...
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...
Modern printers require a pin support which must be cast pore free, non-deformable and of precise dimensions. Because of the large numbers of units produced, the life of the die is a determining factor. From the client’s point of view the sound dampening...
A value analysis on the Remington Powerhammer targeted the bolt guide for cost reduction. The bolt guide was originally designed as a screw machined steel component. After prototyping and testing, engineers decided that die casting and ZA-8 provide the design...
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...
Part cast with Zincopor(R) technology which resulted in a weight reduction of 25%. With an annual production rate of 235,000 part/year, this represents a 10 tonnes reduction of zinc alloy.
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 !!...
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 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:...
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:...
Automatic closing mechanisms for swing doors have to be adjustable and brake the movement of the door. The mechanism must be strong, resistant, reliable and compact enough to be housed in a casing. Pressure injected zinc alloy casings offer undeniable advantages such...
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,...
A series of machined stainless steel air valve spacers are replaced with zinc die castings. Because of the spacer’s large flow areas, engineered plastics do not have the required strength to maintain shape and rigidity. Die cast ZA-8 was chosen for high...
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...
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...
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....
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
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...
Den ersten Platz in der Kategorie „Konstruktion und Formenbau“ belegt die Kaspar Lüther GmbH & Co. KG. Bei dem von der Jury ausgezeichneten Flansch handelt es sich um ein Teil einer Baugruppe im Mahlwerk eines Kaffeevollautomaten. Durch die sehr enge Form- und...
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....
The lever was originally designed as a steel sand casting with machining operations to size the shaft, pivot hubs and cable connection holes. The final operation was a zinc plating. After a value analysis of an all-metal foot pedal control system, the materials...
Particularly complex part due to realisation off-mould of 6 seatings of bushes of Ø 8 mm/0.31 inches, with diametral tolerance of ± 0.015 mm without additional machining. Complex shapes allowing the integration of various functions (motor bracket, axle housings, input...
Key material requirements for the office bundling machine are hardness and strength, the ability to hold good tolerances, and lubricity. ZA-27 was selected as the die casting material because of its hardness, strength, dimensional stability and natural lubricity. By...
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
Wen Products designed a new line of jig and pruning saws which required a rugged gear drive. This drive utilises a complex case design which mounts to the motor, houses the drive gears and guides the reciprocating blade. The case also provides the required spacing...
Engineers decreased time-to-market by utilising existing gear housing tooling to develop a higher load winch. Superwinch’s 1,500-lb. unit incorporated two 380 Aluminium die cast housings which functioned as rotating and stationary ring gears. By substituting...
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...
One of the first opportunities to test ACuZinc 5 was in Delphi Interior and Lighting System’s newly-designed heliscrew horizontal actuator for power seats. The die castings replace a powder-metal gear rack and plastic gear housing design. Seat adjustment is...
Für das Getriebegehäuse eines Hochdruckreinigers wurde bei einem Zinkdruckgussteil aus der laufenden Produktion durch eine konstruktive Überarbeitung bei gleicher Funktion eine Gewichtsreduzierung um 22 Prozent erzielt. Neben der Material- und Energieersparnis wurde...
Der aus zwei Teilen bestehende Getriebekopf dient als Gehäuse für Elektrowerkzeuge. Die Überlagerung von rotierenden und oszillierenden Bewegungen bei sehr hohen Drehzahlen und Frequenzen, wie sie beispielsweise beim Einsatz in einem Oszillationsschleifer auftritt,...
Mosaic mimic panels form a display system that provides an overall picture of complex operations and gives technicians the ability to monitor and control events. The system’s main advantage is its modular design, providing flexibility for easy modification and...
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....
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...
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...
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 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 laser photocoagulator is used in the treatment of eye disease, particularly the treatment of broken blood vessels within the eye. Such a sensitive – and expensive – high-tech tool needs a housing which, besides its functional qualities of soundness,...
The innovative Qualcast Lawn Edge Trimmer, the design of which is patented, is entirely based on zinc castings, which are used for both drive train and housings. The trimmer is attached to the standard Concorde mower by replacing the existing belt drive cover with a...
Field problems with a gear-driven lead screw assembly prompted the company’s engineers to re-evaluate the design. The gear drive comprised a steel screw-machined shaft and a plastic gear. Assembly required the plastic gear to be pressed onto the shaft. Failures...
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...
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 main feature of this lock design is that the handle is cast with a cylindrical shaped wall, but is then post formed to a spherical shape. If the Alloy 3 used for this casting did not have high ductility, the final shape could not be achieved and the pressure...
Warner Gear’s 4WD locking hub takes advantage of ZA-8’s net shape castability, creep resistance and excellent finishing characteristics to provide a highly functional and aesthetic cover. ZA-8 alloy was chosen because it handles temperatures close to 200...
Product realised for a top quality, guaranteed for life hacksaw. Zinc alloys satisfy the surface coating for the aspect and the mechanical resistance required for the handle and saw blade guide, with the process economy for a high quality product on a competitive...
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,...
A four-piece miter gear assembly utilized zinc die casting for strength and precision. Both pinion gear shafts and housing halves are die cast net-shape, achieving full functionality without a cost penalty compared to alternative designs (thermoplastic housing/gears...
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 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...
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...
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...
A newly designed air preparation system utilizes zinc die casting for the major components of the Quickclamp(TM) assembly (as well as the bodies, bowls and accessory parts of he filters, regulators and lubricators). Die cast zinc provided greater strength than molded...
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 seats in luxury cars are moved forwards and backwards by motorised reduction gears which must be solid, reliable, accurate and mechanically strong. Zinc alloys satisfy these requirements and they offer the added benefit of noise reduction due to their...
The part is required to withstand mechanical strongh, precision in the bearing housing. Precision, Mechanical resistance and reliabilities Precision, Mechanical resistance, reliability.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Océ Graphics – one of the world’s leading manufacturers of tracing machines – uses zinc alloy die castings in each of the seven machines in its range. Zinc alloy castings form part of the structure of the machines, through the two side plates and...
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...
Two M4 threads were needed on this zinc die casting in Z410 alloy (equivalent to BS 1004B). Because the holes were at 90° and in different planes, the threading could not be carried out in a single operation. By comparison with two separate threading operations it...
When Black & Decker decided to introduce a new manual staple gun, designers and engineers started with a clean slate. Their goal was to integrate efficiency, simplicity and ergonomics into the new tool. The result is a radical design that moves the handle pivot...
For three generations, B-V has been producing heavy-duty, specialty hand punches from two sand-cast malleable iron halves. Sand casting inaccuracies required sorting and extensive fitting to locate matching halves. Thickness variations up to 0.025 in. were encountered...
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...
Estate Wire Ltd. established a massive potential market for a simple but effective wire jointing device. A specialised design consultancy service – Cheshire Engineering Ltd. – was commissioned to investigate the possibilities. After rejecting a number of...
The part: The X-ray tank + lock + guide assembly consists of a very high frequency generator for dental radiology. The manufacturing: The parts in this assembly are made of pressure die cast Zamak 5 (ZA4IUG), an alloy which offers the following functions for this...