Alloys: ZA-8 (ZL8, ZL0810, ZnAI8Cu1, alloy 8, ZA8)
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The platen housing design incorporates three previous parts. In order to function properly, the material must be rigid and strong. The housing is cast with four elongated slots, four deep slots, and seven cored holes, maximizing the need for structural support. In...
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Estate Wire Ltd. established a massive potential market for a simple but effective wire jointing device. A specialized design consultancy service – Cheshire Engineering Ltd. – was commissioned to investigate the possibilities. After rejecting a number of alternatives,...
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When Black & Decker decided to introduce a new manual staple gun, designers and engineers started with a clean slate. Their goal was to integrate efficiency, simplicity, and ergonomics into the new tool. The result is a radical design that moves the handle pivot...
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The original selector tube was designed as a magnesium-steel assembly. It was redesigned as a one-piece ZA-8 alloy die casting. The ZA-8 casting replaced steel without loss of torque strength. Net shape casting produces a complex, multifunctional component. The...
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Warner Gear’s 4WD locking hub takes advantage of ZA-8’s net shape castability, creep resistance, and excellent finishing characteristics to provide a highly functional and aesthetic cover. ZA-8 alloy was chosen because it handles temperatures close to 200 degrees F, a...
