Zinc Die Casting Manufacturer

Name: SKS DIE CASTING AND MACHINING, INC.
Address: 1849 Oak Street, Alameda, CA, 94501
Telephone: 510-523-2541
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Zinc alloy die casting services from SKS are commonly used to manufacture high-quality parts and components throughout the aerospace, aviation, and medical industries. We utilize the most technologically advanced zinc alloy casting and machining equipment available, together with complete in-house design/engineering and tool/die operations, to provide proven results that meet your exact specifications.

Contact us for more information regarding our precision zinc die casting service options, or call us at 510-523-2541, and we’ll gladly assist you. SKS is your trusted source for zinc alloy die casting services.

Zinc Die Casting Advantages

Compared to other alloys, zinc die castings provide improved strength, toughness, firmness, performance and cost-effective efficiency. The zinc alloy die casting properties often exceed the ones of other alloys such as aluminum alloys, magnesium, bronze, plastics and other cast irons. Some of the benefits associated with zinc die casting include:

Improved Castability
Shortened Cycle Time
Extended Die Life
Ideal Mechanical Qualities

Zinc Alloy Die Casting Material Options

At SKS, we can diecast Zamak #2, #3, #5, #7, ZA8 and ZA27 zinc materials. Zamak is characterized by excellent retention of impact strength and long-term dimensional stability. It has been used for decades in many engineering applications, delivering excellent performance results. Zamak zinc alloy die casting material options include:

Zamak 2

Often referred to as Kirksite, this zinc alloy is the only Zamak used for gravity casting. It also provides the highest strength and hardness of all Zamak alloys. Zamak 2 is also a good bearing material and may eliminate bushings and wear inserts in die cast designs.

Zamak 3

This zinc alloy is often the first choice when zinc die casting is considered. Zamak 3 maintains an excellent balance of desirable physical and mechanical properties, superb castability and long-term dimensional stability.

Zamak 5

Zamak 5 provides increased strength and hardness over Zamak 3. It is the most widely used zinc alloy in Europe.

Zamak 7

This high-purity alloy contains lower magnesium content while maintaining tighter impurity specifications. This results in improved casting fluidity, ductility, and surface finish.

ZA-8

ZA-8, or zinc-aluminum alloy, contains significantly more aluminum than the Zamak group of alloys. ZA-8 contains approximately 8.4% aluminum and is the only ZA alloy that can be hot-chamber die-cast, an important consideration when selecting a material for a component.

ZA-27

ZA-27, or zinc-aluminum alloy, contains significantly more aluminum than the Zamak group of alloys. The number 27 represents the approximate percentage of aluminum.

* Refer to our Casting Alloy Specifications Sheet and Alloy Physical Specifications Sheet for more information on high-pressure die casting and gravity alloys.

Zinc Die Casting Applications

Due to its unique cost and time-saving properties, zinc die casting is commonly utilized in several industries for numerous applications. Some of the industries that regularly use parts and components manufactured through the zinc alloy die casting process include:

Electronics
Automotive
Appliance manufacturers
Mechanical design

Custom Zinc Die Casting Example

Component description: Home security lockbox
Original component raw material: steel tubing
Manufacturing processes: bending, welding, machining, painting. The original manufacturing process is virtually a custom-made-to-fit component.
Die casting component raw material: zinc alloy die casting - The die casting process virtually eliminates the variability of the component's critical and functional features. The reduction in cost and lead time is dramatic.
Cost Reduction is over 50%.

Zinc Die Casting Processes

Zinc can utilize both hot and cold chamber casting processes. Within the zinc hot chamber die casting process, the injection mechanism of a hot chamber machine is immersed in a molten metal bath within a metal holding furnace. The furnace is attached to the machine by a metal feeding system called the gooseneck. Four or five shot outputs per minute can be produced through the zinc hot chamber die casting process.

The cold chamber die casting process is opposite that of the hot chamber method. Casting molten metal is poured into the cold chamber or cylindrical sleeve by ladle within cold chamber die. A hydraulically-operated plunger seals the cold chamber port and forces the metal into the die cavity at high pressure.

Assembly & Installation Services

For projects with specific assembly and installation needs, SKS Die Casting works closely with customers to explore assembly and installation solutions. SKS can help with such requests as:

Cast into the components drawing specified pins.
Implement machined external threads on casting bosses.
Cast holes to the dimension of drill size for internal threads.
Install pins and/or helicoil inserts after machining.

Why Choose SKS for Your Zinc Alloy Casting Needs

With over 75 years of experience, global resources, and ISO Certification, SKS is your trusted aluminum die casting manufacturer. We provide precision zinc die casting services that are highly versatile and maintain high dimensional stability for use in almost any industry. Our zinc die casting processes produce accurate, aesthetically pleasing parts in various shapes and sizes. Additional benefits of working with SKS include:

Superior process/quality control
Prompt delivery times
100,000 square foot manufacturing facility
Expert engineering

Contact SKS for Custom Zinc Die Casting Services Today

Looking for high-quality zinc alloy die casting services? Contact us for more information regarding our custom zinc die casting service options, or request a quote for direct pricing today.