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Benefits of Zinc for Manufactured Parts

With its versatility and corrosion resistance, zinc is a commonly used alloy for a wide range of components across all industries. Its physical and chemical properties make it especially well-suited for automotive and medical manufactured parts and components.

Characteristics of Zinc

High strength and low cost make zinc an ideal alloy choice for die cast components. As a dense alloy, zinc is heavier than aluminum and magnesium.

Characteristics of zinc include:

Low melting temperatures
Provides greater impact resistance than alternative materials
Recyclable/eco-friendly
Low cost
Corrosion resistant
Electrically and thermally conductive
Malleable
EMI/RFI shielding

Zinc Die Casting

For components with thin walls or sections or small die castings, zinc is an exceptional alloy for die cast components and parts. Zinc die casting is well-suited for small design shapes that require dimensional stability.

Due to its versatility, zinc can be die cast using either hot chamber or cold chamber casting methods.

Zinc die casting has high cycle rates, fastest of all die cast metal
Surface finishes do not require secondary machining
Die life longevity when compared to other non-ferrous metals

Zinc Die Cast Alloys

The zinc die cast alloys include Zamak and zinc-aluminum alloy combinations.

Zinc Die Cast Components

Examples of zinc die cast components and parts include:

Electrical casings and housings
Bushings
Gears
Valves and fittings
Pumps

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