Major Selection Criteria: Mechanical Properties

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Metal Saw Handle Frame

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This product has been created for a top quality, guaranteed-for-life hacksaw. Zinc alloys satisfy the surface coating and the mechanical resistance required for the handle and saw blade guide, with the process economy for a high-quality product on a competitive...
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Locking Hub

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Warner Gear’s 4WD locking hub takes advantage of ZA-8’s net shape castability, creep resistance, and excellent finishing characteristics to provide a highly functional and aesthetic cover. ZA-8 alloy was chosen because it handles temperatures close to 200 degrees F, a...
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Lockable Door Knob – Model 930

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The main feature of this lock design is that the handle is cast with a cylindrical shaped wall, but it is then post formed to a spherical shape. If the Alloy 3 used for this casting did not have high ductility, the final shape could not be achieved and the pressure...
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Link Between Aluminium Structural Beam

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The aluminium structural beam must strongly fostered with water proofing to avoid penetration from the rain or washing water. The geometric position must be sound, and operating live must be assured.
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Lead Screw

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Field problems with a gear-driven lead screw assembly prompted the company’s engineers to re-evaluate the design. The gear drive comprised a steel screw-machined shaft and a plastic gear. Assembly required the plastic gear to be pressed onto the shaft. Failures...