Major Selection Criteria: Dimensional Precision

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Tracing Machine

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Océ Graphics – one of the world’s leading manufacturers of tracing machines –  uses zinc alloy die castings in each of the seven machines in its range. Zinc alloy castings form part of the structure of the machines, through the two side plates and two grips in the...
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Top and bottom sensor plate – dollar bill changer

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A dollar bill changer incorporated top and bottom sensor plates fabricated from welded stamped components. The weldments could not hold tolerances greater than +/- 0.020 in. In an effort to resolve dimensional instability and fit problems, the manufacturer, working...
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Reductor

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Zinc’s excellent bearing properties at high loads and low speeds permitted it to be used for this part without the use of pressed-in bronze bearings, reducing cost. The required dimensional precision and high required strengths also made zinc die casting the preferred...
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Reduction Gear

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The seats in luxury cars are moved forwards and backwards by motorized reduction gears which must be solid, reliable, accurate, and mechanically strong. Zinc alloys satisfy these requirements and offer the added benefit of noise reduction due to their density.
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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...