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Ball Pens

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This range of pens – the “Golf” series – is characterized by clean lines and an antique appearance produced by symbols in fine relief on the surface. The thin castings – wall thickness of 0.7 mm – have enabled the total weight to be kept low, while the technology of...
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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...

Case for Wendt & Kühnangel figure

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The award-winning cast part “suitcase” is based on the original of a suitcase and represents a decorative part in the series of collectible dolls, made of wood. While suitcases were made of leather many decades ago, there was a separate edge protection...
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Cigarette Lighter Case

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This series of cigarette lighters consists of a range of different models, each of which appeals to the individual taste of the user. The most prestigious models are given appropriate names: Golf, Nantes, Macito, Connubio, Mississippi, and Gigolò. The thickness of the...
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Compact

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The wide choice of decorative finishes for zinc alloys – which may be color contrasted with other materials – is a major asset when designing luxury goods. The designer Christian Dior made good use of this capability in creating this attractive compact. The...
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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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DragonFly (TM) camp stove – Mountain Safety Research

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The original fuel fitting design was an assembly of three screw-machined components–a brass orifice, an aluminum stop block and lock mount, and a stainless steel hose barb. By redesigning the assembly as a one-piece zinc die casting, a 56 percent cost reduction was...
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Jeweller’s perfume

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The famous Parisian jeweler Boucheron has created a perfume with a particularly outstanding design of bottle – an enlargement of a ring. The blue cap symbolizes a cut stone, while the bottle itself is supported in a fine gold-plated ring. This part – die cast in zinc...
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Panel Nut – Ignition Switch

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Ignition switch corrosion was the source of customer frustration and concern. Standard panel nuts, like the ones used to secure the ignition switch to the riding mower control panel, are made of stamped steel. The die cast company’s technical staff proposed changing...
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Perfume Vaporizer for Hand Bags

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This set of six parts, four of which are made of Zamak, makes up a rechargeable perfume vaporizer. There are several notable characteristics of the final product that illustrate the versatility of the zinc alloy pressure die casting process: complexity of the assembly...

Planter Handler

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The planter handle is used to adjust spring force to a pair of closing wheels. It is important for the handle to be durable, easily accessible, and very comfortable to grip. To accent product appearance, designers chose a die cast over a welded fabrication. Die cast...
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Q-LOK cleat fastening system – MacNeill Engineering/Worldwide

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Initially, the Q-LOK design was all plastic for low-impact sports. However, for high-impact sports such as soccer and football, the added strength of zinc alloy was necessary to meet impact requirements. Die cast zinc provides the receptacles with superior corrosion...