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Key Characteristics of Using Zinc for Die Casting
by China Casting China CastingMany businessmen often overlook zinc because it is a bit
heavier than compared to aluminum or magnesium. In short, weight is probably
the only drawback of using zinc for die casting. However, if you compare the
pros and cons of China Zinc Die Casting, you’ll know that it is also a
great alternative. Continue reading the article to explore the key characteristics
of China Zinc Die Casting in order to find out how it can be beneficial for
your business.
Before that, let’s first understand the zinc die casting
process. It is a metal casting process characterized by injecting molten metal
into predesigned steel molds under high-pressure. Major attributes of using
zinc for die casting have been explained here to help you understand the
importance of using zinc for die casting.
1.
No doubt that zinc is heavier than both the aluminum and magnesium, but
if compared to other alternatives, then it is not that heavy. On this note,
weight should not be a big concern to you because it provides many other
advantages.
2.
Probably the most significant advantage of using zinc for die casting
is that it provides superior castability. Describing in simple terms, zinc is a
fluid alloy and hence, it is possible to build complex castings with it. Apart
from that, zinc die castings don’t require additional expenses on secondary
operations, while aluminum and magnesium alloys require additional work for
surface finishing. Thus, it is a cost-effective way to build complex metal
alloys.
3.
Investing in high-end tools and machinery is major upfront cost in the
die casting process. Tools used for production are of heat-treated steel, which
means that the overall tooling cost will be lesser due to a lower melting point
of zinc. This is because the tools used for manufacturing zinc alloys may last
up to 5-10 times longer than the tools used for aluminum or magnesium alloys.
4.
With the ability to be cooled faster than aluminum and magnesium, zinc
provides faster cycles. Moreover, zinc alloys remain stiff and strong at room
temperature. Thus, strong castings can be built at a very fast speed. However,
you should use high-end tools for this.
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