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...
Over time, the costs associated with machining the cast-iron switch cover eroded manufacturing margins. The decision was then made to zinc die cast the cover. Zinc had the density and weight Conntrol International specified, and it provided better fit, better quality...
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...
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....
This zinc alloy part is designed to raise the global quality perception of the final product. The dimensional precision of the process for the fine fitting of different sub assemblies and the long life of the mould and tooling for large production series led the...
Elements of an equipment (TYCAS) to detect the positions of approaching aircraft according to new security norms of the IATA. Economy of the process compared to traditional machining despite limited series, and to pressure diecast aluminium due to off-mould...
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...
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...
Die PC-Gehäuse Bauteile mussten vielfältige Anforderungen erfüllen: Neben Robustheit beim Handling in industrieller Umgebung und einer hochwertigen Optik zählten eine optimale Wärmeabfuhr und abschirmende Eigenschaften zu den Kriterien, die letztlich für Zink als...
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 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 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...
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...
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...