Major Selection Criteria: Dimensional Precision
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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,...
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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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The Whistler Spectrum 3SE waveguide horn is a complex Zamak 3 die casting providing detail, net shape, and thin wall construction. The current horn replaces three separate pieces utilized in earlier models. One component now performs four distinct functions: a horn...
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Eight separate ZA-12 alloy castings are utilized in the TUCKER woodworking vise. Castings form the pivot block, front jaw, rear jaw, quick-release nut, yoke, stanchion, mounting plate, and keeper plate. Based on the shapes needed to form the vise, casting easily...
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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...
