Application Fields: Hand/Power Tools
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The innovative Qualcast Lawn Edge Trimmer, the design of which is patented, is entirely based on zinc castings, which are used for both drive train and housings. The trimmer is attached to the standard Concorde mower by replacing the existing belt drive cover with a...
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Operating at pressures ranging from 50 to 125 psi, the Danair Aerosmith hammer delivers up to 1,000 hammer blows per minute. During the early production phase finish machining exposed casting porosity and the cast iron air grille vents frequently broke during service....
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Wen Products designed a new line of jig and pruning saws which required a rugged gear drive. This drive utilizes a complex case design which mounts to the motor, houses the drive gears, and guides the reciprocating blade. The case also provides the required spacing...
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Previously, the check valve was assembled from machined aluminium bar stock and brass pipe fittings. A net shape die casting was designed by consolidating the six-piece assembly into a single, net shape component. All holes and seven thread sets, including a male...
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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...
