Casting Techniques: Pressure Die Casting

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Frame Cover

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The high dimensional tolerances possible with zinc die casting permitted precise and reliable seating of 6 bushings, diameter 8 mm/0.31 inches, with a diametral tolerance of ± 0.015 mm without additional machining. The complex shapes achievable in zinc die casting...
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Foot Switch – Control International

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Over time, the costs associated with machining the cast-iron switch cover eroded manufacturing margins. The decision was then made to zinc die cast the cover. Zinc had the density and weight Control International specified, and it provided better fit, quality, and...
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Ezi – Fill Fuel Dispenser

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Its strength, tolerance for accurate detailing, non-corrosive properties compared to aluminium, and production speeds (faster than plastic) made die cast zinc the obvious solution when it came to the manufacture of Unicast’s “Ezi – Fill” fuel dispenser. Manufactured...
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End Cap for a Pneumatic Door Closer

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Alloy 3 was chosen as the end cap material because of the ease with which it is processed. Both material and tooling cost are minimized, and the product can be made with existing expertise and plant equipment. Alloy 3 castings can be produced with high dimensional...
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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...