Alloys: Zamak 5 (ZL5, ZL0410, ZnAI4Cu1, alloy 5)

Fully casted fitting with thread for compressed air manifold

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For this part, zinc was an excellent substitute for brass. Key benefits include: No secondary operation: screw thread directly as cast. Redesigned concept: switching from machined part to casting technology. Split core technology.

Steering Column Housing

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Key benefits include: Design and use of a complex tool to avoid multiple secondary operation.  Excellent gating control to achieve mechanical tolerances.

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...

X-ray tank+lock+guide Tube Assembly

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The X-ray tank + lock + guide assembly consists of a very high frequency generator for dental radiology. The parts in this assembly are made of pressure die cast Zamak 5 (ZA4IUG), an alloy which offers the following functions for this application: mechanical strength,...

Tuner Housing

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Two M4 threads were needed on this zinc die casting in Z410 alloy (equivalent to BS 1004B). Because the holes were at 90° and in different planes, the threading could not be carried out in a single operation. By comparison with two separate threading operations, it...