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Major Selection Criteria	Assembly Bearing Properties Complex Shape Corrosion Resistance Decorative Dimensional Precision Electrical Properties EMI/RFI Shielding Good Finish H/N/V Dampening High Mass Integration of Multiple Functions Light Weight Machinability Mechanical Properties Net Shape Other Thermal Conductivity Thin-Wall Construction
Alloy	ACuZinc5 (Acuzinc5, ZL0350, ZnAI3Cu5) ZA-12 (ZA12, ZL1110, ZnAI11Cu1) ZA-27 (ZA27, ZL2720, ZnAI27Cu2) ZA-8 (ZL8, ZL0810, ZnAI8Cu1, alloy 8, ZA8) Zamak 3 (ZL3, ZL0400, ZnAI4, alloy 3) Zamak 5 (ZL5, ZL0410, ZnAI4Cu1, alloy 5)
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Surface Finish	As-Cast Chromate E-Coat/Powder Coat Other Painted Plated
Casting Technique	Gravity Casting Other Pressure Die Casting

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Bayonet XT-A

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The 3-piece bayonet XT-A is assembled into a circular piece and provided with a cover plate. The part is designed so that it connects with an inlay heatsink, necessary due to the heat generated by the installed LED (60-80°C). The casting challenge is to achieve a...

Control Boxes

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The control boxes for Minn Kota electric motors went through several design phases before settling on zinc die casting as the material/process of choice. The boxes were originally sand cast aluminium and later die cast aluminium. Short tool life prompted engineers to...

Cover Plate e-drive

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This part is used in a drive system as a special shield to guarantee good air ventilation in addition to perfect cooling of the system. Reasons for choosing zinc alloy include the complex tool design; requirement to cast the part to size; ability to forego using...

Heat Sink

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Zinc die casting offers numerous advantages over aluminum extrusion in a number of heat sink applications. Die cast zinc heat sinks offer one-piece construction, increased design flexibility, and lower cost. One of the biggest advantages is that heat-dissipating fins...

Spot Lamp Body

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By using hot chamber pressure die casting for this product, Fos Nova SpA obtained excellent results both functionally and aesthetically while saving on production costs. Of special interest in this part is that the casting was fed through the central opening, which...