Surface Finishes: E-Coat/Powder Coat

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Quickclamp Air Prep System – IMI Norgren

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A newly designed air preparation system utilizes zinc die casting for the major components of the Quickclamp(TM) assembly (as well as the bodies, bowls, and accessory parts of the filters, regulators and lubricators). Die cast zinc provides greater strength than...
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Peerless Pull-Out Faucet – Delta

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Initially, the hub–two intersecting cylinders–was a brazed assembly. Cylinders were screw machined from solid brass. Operations included turning, drilling, internal milling, cut-off, and rolling of one cylinder end to accept a plastic transition piece. The redesigned...
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End Cap for a Pneumatic Door Closer

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Alloy 3 was chosen as the end cap material because of the ease with which it is processed. Both material and tooling cost are minimized, and the product can be made with existing expertise and plant equipment. Alloy 3 castings can be produced with high dimensional...
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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...
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Base Plate and Shaft Support

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While competitive versions rely on plastic, the Morse Controls high-end pleasure boat mechanical steering control utilises ZA-8 alloy die casting for the Command 290 base plate and shaft support. ZA-8 alloy was chosen for two reasons: superior mechanical properties...