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Attachment Insert
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...
Automotive Shift Level
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,...
Bajonett XT-A
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...
Ball Pens
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...
Base Plate and Shaft Support
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...
Bathroom faucet – Delta Faucet
Elta’s faucet construction is known as shell technology. It features a die-cast zinc cover, or escutcheon, over a brazed copper and brass assembly. The thin zinc cover is much more uniform than brass; it provides near net shape die casting with tolerances of 0.005...
Baugruppe Fußtüröffner
das Gussteil ist Teil einer Baugruppe für einen mechanischen Türöffner, der mit dem Fuß bedient wird. Berührungslose Türöffnung ist beispielsweise in Krankenhäusern oder öffentlichen Sanitäranlagen unter hygienischen Aspekten ein Gewinn. Der Einbau erfolgt in...
Bauteil für pneumatische Wartungseinheit
Bei diesem Bauteil für pneumatische Wartungseinheiten ist das Stanzen und Räumen in den Gießzyklus integriert ist. das Gussteil überzeugt durch die ausgezeichnete Gussqualität bei geringsten Wanddicken. Hervorzuheben ist auch die anspruchsvolle Gießtechnik mit hoher...
Bearing Attachment
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...
Blackplate support pad for pin printer
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...
Bolt Guide – Remington Powerhammer
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...
Capstan Retainer
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...
Caster Housing
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
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...
Centrale Console
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 !!...
Channel and T-shape
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...
Chassis, Shield and Synthesizer Housing
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...
Check Va
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...
Cheque Guide
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...
Cigarette Lighter Case
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...
Compact
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...
Connector for Radio AM/FM Signal
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:...
Connector Housing – Berg Electronics MICROPAX ™ connectors
MICROPAX connectors have very demanding specifications which are met by zinc die casting, including: 1. Complex design requirements to accommodate a variety of connectors, ranging from 40 to 200 connecting pins. 2. Flatness across the mounting plane within +/- 0.005...
Control Boxes
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...
Copper Cable Connectors
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...
Corner Stake – Security Door
The zinc pressure diecast corner stake fastened with pop rivets, fits tightly into the galvabond roll form section of the door. It has to compete with plastic moulded, aluminium extruded and aluminium pressed parts and does so because of the many properties of the...
Cover Plate e-drive
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:...
Cup & Cover of Gas Expander
Application with confirmed reliability since 40 years and always as performant with the evolution of the requirements. Performance of the process to realize and assemble pressure tight parts under 300 mba à 5 bars, with a lifelength of dies 5 times longer compared to...
Dental – Occlusal Bite Holder Block
Key benefits: Medical sector: highly demanding niche market Outstanding surface quality achieved by casting technology
Different Parts
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...
Door Brake
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
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,...
Double-Diaphragm Pump – Warren Rupp
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...
DragonFly (TM) camp stove – Mountain Safety Research
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...
Driving Gears
An excellent alternative to engineering plastics, aluminium or milled – sintered steel for the realisation of driving gears for toothed belts (electronics) or pinion engagement (building, mechanical, precision hardware). Off-tool net shape thin wall zinc diecastings...Einbaudose Speed TEC
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...
Electronic Connector
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
Electronics Housing
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....
Elektronische Lenkungsverrie gelung: Anbindung und Sockel
Die Baugruppe besteht aus einer Anbindung und einem Sockel als Hauptelemente einer elektronischen Lenkungsverriegelung. Dabei handelt es sich um Sicherheitsteile aus dem Automotivebereich, die durch ihre Materialeigenschaften und komplexen Konturen Funktionen...
End Cap for a Pneumatic Door Closer
Alloy 3 was chosen as the end cap material because of the ease with which it is processed. Both material and tooling cost are minimised and the product can be made with existing expertise and plant equipment. Alloy 3 castings can be produced with high dimensional...
Ezi – Fill Fuel Dispenser
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...
Flansch
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...
Floor Support Pillars
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....
Foot Pedal Level
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...
Foot Switch – Control International
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...
Frame Cover
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...
Frame Housing and Five Additional Mechanical Components
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...
Front Plates
The Accent range of wiring accessories launched by MK Electric last year makes extensive use of zinc pressure diecasting and the highest standards in both painted and plated finishes to achieve a combination of slim-line good looks and high quality feel. A mix and...
Fully casted fitting with thread for compressed air manifold
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
Gear Case (III)
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...
Gear Housing
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...
Gear Knob AMG (Mercedes)
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...
Gear Rack and Housing
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...
Gehäuse für Leistungselektronik
Das Gussteil ist ein Gehäuse für höchst anspruchsvolle Industrieelektronik. Es muss zur Vermeidung von Kurzschlüssen grat- und restpartikelfrei sein. Um hier den Aufwand für Nachbearbeitungs- und Reinigungsschritte zu minimieren, wurde ein geschicktes Form- und...
Gehäuseklappeeiner Kommunikationseinheit
Das Gussteil zeichnet sich insbesondere durch die innovative Gießtechnik aus, die hier serienmäßig zum Einsatz gekommt. Die Gehäuseklappe wird als Abdeckung für eine Kommunikationseinheit verwendet. Sie wird in einer Sechsfachform unter Einsatz einer angussarmen...
Getriebegehäus e für die Höhenverstellun g eines Schreibtischs
Das Gussteil ist ein Getriebegehäuse einer Höhenverstellung für Office-Lösungen (Bürotisch). Das Gehäuse dient zur Aufnahme der Getriebekomponenten und ist gleichzeitig Schnittstelle zu Motor und Einbauumgebung. Die Zinkdruckgussvariante löst eine Kunststoffversion...
Getriebegehäuse
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...
Getriebekopf
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,...
Grid Module
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...
Guide and Sliding Door Lever for Monospace
This lever allows the side door to slide in a combined movement with a guiding rail. The guiding is obtained by a bearing attached to the lever end.
Hand Grinding Machine (Georges Renault)
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.
Handle and Backplate
One model of a range of decorative door handles. Zinc is used because of its ability to easily take a plated finish and because it can be cast to accurate dimensions.
Handle for Electrical Cabinet
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...
Hausing for HSD Connector
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...
Heat Sink
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...
Helical Gear
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...
High Tension Cage
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...
Housing & Frame
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...
Housing Cover and Thumbturn – Medeco STEELGUARD(tm) Lock
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...
Housing for electro-tool
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...
Housing for KitchenAid Coffee Machine
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...
Housing, Plate, and Anvil
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.
Housings for Laser Photocoagulator
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,...
Inking Stamp for Post Office Franking Machine
Interchangeable stamp on a franking machine. It is coated with ink on the summit of the engraving and stamps the envelope.
Jeweller’s perfume
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...
Kameragehäuse für den Dentalbereich
Das Gussteil ist das Gehäuse einer Kamera, die im Mundinnenraum zum Einsatz kommt. Es zeichnet sich in Teilbereichen durch eine dünne Wandstärke aus. Die Oberfläche ist matt verchromt und laserbeschriftet. Sie weist einen Touch-free-Effekt auf – das heißt, im...
Lawn Edge Trimmer
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...
Lead Screw
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...
LEO Easy Opener
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...
Link Between Aluminium Structural Beam
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.
Lockable Door Knob – Model 930
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...
Locking Hub
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...
Lubrication Metering Assembly – Graco, Inc.
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...
Metal Saw Handle Frame
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...
Microprocessor Protection Housing
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...
Microscan Systems – VS 310 Scanner
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...
Microwave Guides (5 configurations)
Wave guides are built to exacting specifications in dimensional accuracy, straightness and flatness. Hot chamber die casting enables critical cavity sections to be cast with little or no draft; very difficult in aluminium cold chamber die casting. Flatness tolerance...
Mirror Bracket
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,...
Miter Gear Box – Hunter Douglas Venetian Blind
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...
Mobile Radio Antenna
Zinc die casting was chosen to reduce cost of an antenna base for mobile radio equipment, which originally a brass screw-machined part. Powder metallurgy was evaluated, but couldn’t achieve the required undercuts without machining. Zamak 2 alloy was specified to...
Modular Base Plate
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...
Motor Chassis
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...
Panel Nut – Ignition Switch
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...
Paper Feeding Guide for Thermic Printer
Anti-magnetic character of the Zinc Alloys, combined to the economy of the process wins over the press formed steel sheet and aluminium profiles.
PC-Gehäuse zur Montage auf der Hutschiene
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...
Peerless Pull-Out Faucet – Delta
Initially, the hub–two intersecting cylinders–was a brazed assembly. Cylinders were screw machined from solid brass. Operations included turning, drilling, internal milling, cut-off and rolling of one cylinder end to accept a plastic transition piece. The...
Perfume Vaporizer for Hand Bags
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...
Planter Handler
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...
Plate
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.
Precision Plate ensuring smooth movements of the robot on X and Y axes
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.
Printer for ‘ATB’ Magnetic Airline Tickets
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...
Q-LOK cleat fastening system – MacNeill Engineering/Worldwide
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...
Quickclamp Air Prep System – IMI Norgren
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...
Ratchet Housing
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...
Reductor
The part is required to withstand mechanical strongh, precision in the bearing housing. Precision, Mechanical resistance and reliabilities Precision, Mechanical resistance, reliability.
Regulator
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...
Remote Control
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...
Seat Belt and Wheelchair Restraint Housing
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...
Slave Lock Mechanism
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...
Spot Lamp Body
By using hot chamber pressure die casting for this product, Fos Nova SpA obtained excellent results both functionally and aesthetically, whilst saving production costs. Of special interest in this part is that the casting was fed through the central opening: this...
Steering Column Housing
Key benefits: Design and use of a complex tool to avoid multiple secondary operation Excellent gating control to achieve mechanical tolerances
Strap Adapter, Entry Slide Mount, Belt Sheave
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.
Structural Components
The KitchenAid mixer utilises zinc die castings for all of its structural components–the 4-1/2-quart pedestal model incorporates seven zinc castings and the 5-quart bowl support model incorporates eight zinc castings. Zinc castings provide a number of design...
Subframe and Carriage
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....
Support Unit for Drive
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...
Thermostate Valve Housing
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...
Threaded Connector, Moss Joiner
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...
Toothed Wheel
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...
Top and bottom sensor plate – dollar bill changer
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...
Tracing Machine
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...
Traffic Light Housing
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...
Transmission Selector Tube – Ford
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...
Tuner Housing
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...
Two-Piece Housing
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...
Two-Piece Punch Body
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...
Waveguide Horn
The Whistler Spectrum 3SE waveguide horn is a complex Zamak 3 die casting providing detail, net shape and thin wall construction. The current horn replaces three separate pieces utilised in earlier models. One component now performs four distinct functions–a...
Wire Jointing Device
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...
X-ray tank+lock+guide Tube Assembly
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...