Casting Study: Caster Housing

Major Selection Criteria: Decorative, Good Finish, Light Weight, Mechanical Properties, Net Shape
Alloy: Zamak 5 (ZL5, ZL0410, ZnAI4Cu1, alloy 5)
Application Field: Business/Office Equipment
Application Size: 100-250 g
Surface Finish: As-Cast
Casting Technique: Pressure Die Casting
Source: Havelländische Zink-Druckguß GmbH & Co KG (Germany)

ima06This part was cast with Zincopor(R) technology, which resulted in a weight reduction of 25%. With an annual production rate of 235,000 part/year, this represents a 10-ton reduction of zinc alloy.