Casting Study: X-ray tank+lock+guide Tube Assembly

Major Selection Criteria: Dimensional Precision, Mechanical Properties
Alloy: Zamak 5 (ZL5, ZL0410, ZnAI4Cu1, alloy 5)
Application Field: Hand/Power Tools
Application Size: Medium
Surface Finish: As-Cast
Casting Technique: Pressure Die Casting
Source: SIOBRA

xraytan2_photo2_caseID161 (1)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 application : – mechanical strength, – high atomic mass, – imperviousness, – the possibility of black cataphoresis coating. The specifier’s choice: Radiology in the health world is continuously improving and new requirements are appearing : – user friendliness, – precision, – reliability, – option and adjustment ranges, – without considering the economic advantages. These reasons explain why Zamak was chosen to make these parts. Parts supplied by Siobra.