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Case Studies Zinc Die Casting Cost Reduction

Zinc Die Casting Cost Reduction

Converted 4 purchased parts, 1 assembly operation & 4 secondary operations into a complete Zinc die casting with a cost Reduction of 347%

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  • Mold designed and built in 6 weeks (3 weeks ahead of schedule)
  • 150 x .850 slot molded in place, eliminating secondary machining
  • 1.000 Diameter x .0625 thick rib filling solid and without voids
  • 7.5 shots (15 pcs.) per minute, 900 pcs. per hour
  • Need for secondary machining of side holes and associated fixtures eliminated
  • 347% savings in component and machining costs
  • Tooling payback in less than 2 months
  • Cast-in slot feature allows part to be used in three additional product lines
  • Elimination of two aluminum extrusions
  • Elimination of two plastic injection molded parts
  • Elimination of two drilling operations
  • Elimination of two saw-cut operations
  • Elimination of gear sub-assembly

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