Miniature zinc die casting is a precision die casting process that addresses the need for smaller component production. The process is similar to conventional hot chamber die casting but can produce castings with faster cycle times, tighter tolerances, and minimal value-added operations. It can also be an economical replacement for other processes, such as screw machines or stamping.
These miniature parts can be cast more precisely than larger die castings.
Thin walls, minimal flash, and the ability to produce complex geometries are benefits of miniature die casting for smaller parts. Miniature die casting can be used in many industries, including medical, military/government, electronics, computers and peripherals, lawn and garden, alternative energy, telecommunications, global positioning services (GPS), lighting, consumer products, and automotive.
Using four-slide machines and single cavity tools, cycle times are significantly faster than conventional die casting yet still offer excellent accuracy and repeatability. With a single cavity tool, tolerances of +/- .001 of an inch are possible on select features. This becomes a crucial advantage as die cast parts get smaller, as costly secondary machining can be avoided. If larger volumes are required, it is not uncommon to utilize multiple cavity tooling.
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