Casting Study: Housing & Frame

Major Selection Criteria: Corrosion Resistance, Dimensional Precision
Alloy: Zamak 3 (ZL3, ZL0400, ZnAI4, alloy 3)
Application Field: Electrical/Electronics
Application Size: 20 x 30 mm / 0.8 x 1.18 inches (frame) ; 80x80x (E = 1,3 -1,5) mm / 3.15 x 3.15 x (0.05 - 0.06) inches (housing)
Surface Finish: Chromate, Painted
Casting Technique: Pressure Die Casting
Source: A.M.I. Fonderie

housinf2_photo2_caseID89Elements 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 dimensional precision of the zinc diecasting, its aptitude to demanding surface treatment, the housing replacing the plastic alternative plastique for complex lightweight shapes, EMI shielding performance.