Zinc Alloys

摘要

While traditionally focused in automotive, hardware and plumbing markets, diecast zinc alloys are used in some consumer product industries, such as communications, electronics and home appliances. Zinc alloys most often are diecast - a process in which molten metal is injected into metal molds at high pressure - because it provides the material with optimum surface finish and an ability to produce complex parts at a reduced cost. The alloys also can be sand cast to produce a prototype component; however, alloy control is critical in achieving similar properties to those achieved via diecasting. Zinc components range in size from less than an ounce (termed miniature zinc casting) up to 6 lbs.