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Case Studies Zinc Die Casting Replaces Steel Machined Plate

Zinc Die Casting Replaces Steel Machined Plate

Converted one steel machined plate requiring 22 secondary operations into a complete Zinc die casting with a cost reduction of 422%.

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  • Zinc casting surpasses strength requirement at 1/6th the weight of the steel part.
  • ISIR passed first time
  • 422% savings in material and machining costs
  • Tooling payback in 28 days
  • Elimination of precision boring operation
  • Elimination of four, .201 x .700 deep drilled holes
  • Elimination of twelve, .159 x .406 deep drilled holes
  • Elimination of multiple turning operations
  • Elimination of two saw-cut operations

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