Zinc Die Casting Blog

Parts made out of zinc is possibly the finest thing that ever occurred to the global metal-making industry because of the many benefits it gives. However, not that many people realize that this critical process is involved in the production of just about every man-made object that makes use of even the slightest hint of metal. Car parts, industrial machinery, water pipes, household furniture, musical instruments, and even children’s toys contain various amounts of zinc (In the United States at least, zinc is also used in making money.), but there’s a lot more to this element than its versatility.

There are several uses for zinc because it has certain characteristics that are missing in several of the other metallic elements, thus preventing those elements from being used as widely unless zinc was included in the mix. Special machinery is still required in the manufacture and usage of zinc alloys, but zinc is easier to cast than other metals and its low melting point means extreme heat is not vital to bring it to a state wherein it can be molded into any desired shape. Despite being easier to work with than other metals, zinc can endure enormous pressure and it will take a very long time before it finally declines. Half of the world’s zinc content is currently used in the galvanization of metals. It is interesting to note that some miniature zinc parts can weigh only a fraction of an ounce but still possess the tolerance and longevity of larger and heavier zinc parts.

Zinc, however, is unable to do it alone. Zinc alloy needs a metallic base like aluminum, magnesium, or copper, but it is the zinc that gives these other metals all of the characteristics mentioned above. It must be remembered, though, that a exact ratio must be maintained between zinc and any other metallic element, and this will vary depending on the element. Exposure to extra amounts of certain metals could lead to zinc losing the very attributes that make it unique.

The most dependable zinc alloys being used nearly everywhere depend on a number of factors, not the least of which is the die casting process employed in making those alloys. Extreme care must be exercised in the zinc parts die casting manufacturing process in order for the parts themselves come out with the right dimensions, tolerance, longevity, and finish. Even the smallest amount of deviations from the recommended casting and handling processes will result in defects that could render the zinc alloy barely tolerable or completely useless.

In spite of the extra-sensitive nature of zinc parts die casting manufacturing, the process itself is a preferred of the metal-making industry as a whole since it is more effective and it produces stronger parts than traditional methods of making mechanical components such as plastic injection molding, sand casting, permanent mold casting, forging, and stamping. Even die cast tooling in general is as hardy as the zinc alloys it produces. For example, the casting used in making tiny zinc parts is typically able to churn out thousands (millions in some cases) of identical zinc alloy components before finally requiring replacement by newer tooling.

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