Casting Study: Plate

Major Selection Criteria: Complex Shape, Machinability
Alloy: Zamak 3 (ZL3, ZL0400, ZnAI4, alloy 3)
Application Field: Business/Office Equipment
Application Size: 140 x 140 x 1.5 mm / 5.51 x 5.51 x 0.06 inches
Surface Finish: As-Cast
Casting Technique: Pressure Die Casting
Source: A.M.I. Fonderie

plate2_photo2_caseID140The part is machined on guiding bores and reference faces. It substitutes for the pressed steel plate for several reasons: its high precision realized on machined diameters Ø < 0.02 mm and for the cost efficiency.