Die Casting’s Blog

Zinc Die casting,Thin-section casting of all metals is limited by casting properties of the liquid metal; the thermal properties of the mold or die; the geometry of the component to be cast; and the design of the metal introduction system, including the gates and the runners. An approach to developing thinsection casting technology must include developments in alloy composition, die design, and processing parameters. Benefits of reducing casting wall thickness for the casting industry will result in reduced materials handling, as well as melting costs and scrap. Currently, Zinc Die castings are limited in minimum thickness to approximately 0.75 mm. This is a thinner section than is possible with many other metal alloy systems or casting processes.
A research team led by the International Lead Zinc Research Organization (ILZRO) is developing an approach, utilizing zinc alloys to reduce casting section thickness to 0.3 mm or less. This will include developments in alloy composition, die design, and processing parameters. The research team recognizes that the critical factors to success in thin-section Zinc Die casting will include heat and fluid flow in the die and the use of high fluidity alloys.

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