Casting Study: Keyboard Dock

Major Selection Criteria:	High Mass
Alloy:	Zamak 3 (ZL3, ZL0400, ZnAI4, alloy 3)
Application Field:	Scientific/Medical Instruments
Application Size:	550 x 550 x 80 mm, 5.8 kg
Surface Finish:	Plated
Casting Technique:	Pressure Die Casting
Source:	Shanghai Qianhui Die-casting Industry Co., Ltd.

Gold Award Winner from China Best Diecasting 2018

Due to its size, this part is cast on a 800T cold chamber machine. The part is used to dock or connect a keyboard and has 2 handles for manual manipulation. The weight is needed to give a robust and stable appearance and to keep the keyboard stable.