Alloys: Zamak 5 (ZL5, ZL0410, ZnAI4Cu1, alloy 5)

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Driving Gears

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This is an excellent alternative to engineering plastics, aluminium or milled – sintered steel for the realization of driving gears for toothed belts (electronics) or pinion engagement (building, mechanical, precision hardware). Off-tool net shape thin wall zinc die...
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Computer Rear Cover

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Micro-informatics are already an integral part of business and professional life. The will soon be present everywhere, including the home. What role do zinc alloys play? This back cover for a microcomputer illustrates how zinc die castings can simplify design and...
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Capstan Retainer

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Precision and strength are important design considerations for the minicartridge tape drive, and 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...
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Bearing Attachment

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ln this example, a ball bearing housing which is die cast in alloy Z410 (equivalent to BS 1004B) is attached to a thin continuously electrogalvanized steel sheet pressing. Studs – integral rivets – are cast into the housing. After the steel pressing is located, the...