Casting Techniques: Pressure Die Casting

Floor Support Pillars

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Zinc die cast pillars support two different heights of floor system. The first is a low height (60 – 100mm) system for cables only, and the second is higher (300 – 400mm), used for air ducts under the floor. Zinc die castings are designed for maximum strength....

Corner Stake – Security Door

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The zinc pressure die cast corner stake, fastened with pop rivets, fits tightly into the Galvabond roll form section of the door. It has to compete with plastic molded, aluminium extruded, and aluminium pressed parts’ this is because of the many properties of the zinc...

Ball Pens

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This range of pens – the “Golf” series – is characterized by clean lines and an antique appearance produced by symbols in fine relief on the surface. The thin castings – wall thickness of 0.7 mm – have enabled the total weight to be kept low, while the technology of...

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...

Bathroom faucet – Delta Faucet

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The Delta Faucet’s construction is known as shell technology. It features a die-cast zinc cover, or escutcheon, over a brazed copper and brass assembly. The thin zinc cover is much more uniform than brass; it provides near net shape die casting with tolerances of...