Major Selection Criteria: Net Shape

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Base Plate and Shaft Support

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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...
antenna LNB die casting

Antenna LNB/Feedhorn Assembly

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Feedhorn incorporates six graphite permanent mold castings, including the end cap, housing (which holds the circuit boards), feedhorn, cover (used for shielding), and two mounting probes. ZA-12 alloy provides the components with the necessary strength to withstand the...

Foot Pedal Level

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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...

Control Handles and Mounting Box

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ZA-12 graphite permanent mold castings are used for the gunner’s control handles and mounting box because the process is an economical low-volume casting method. ZA-12 also provides the handles with the density to simulate steel. Graphite permanent mold casting is...

Bolt Guide – Remington Powerhammer

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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...