Casting Study: Central Console

Major Selection Criteria: Complex Shape, Corrosion Resistance, Decorative, Dimensional Precision, Good Finish, Light Weight, Mechanical Properties, Net Shape, Thin-Wall Construction
Alloy: Zamak 5 (ZL5, ZL0410, ZnAI4Cu1, alloy 5)
Application Field: Automotive
Application Size: 100-250 g
Surface Finish: Plated
Casting Technique: Pressure Die Casting
Source: HDO Druckguß- und Oberflächentechnik GmbH (Germany)

ima04Utilizing zinc alloys to create this part allowed for outstanding control of each step and parameter involved in the full process, from design to final part to achieve, to achieve the perfect design. With die casting, the same surface quality and appearance could be obtained on each of the six cast parts of this assembly. The surface was designed to not show finger prints, and the die casting process allowed for completion of the design requirement of thin walls.