Zamak Die-Casting Offers Numerous Benefits

As it fully exploits the characteristics of the alloy in question, Zamak die casting is an advantageous process. These alloys are unique and high performing in the sector. Composed mainly of high purity zinc, Zamak(Z-Zinc, A-Aluminum, MA-Magnesium, K-Copper in the German language) is an alloy mixed with small percentages of copper, magnesium, and aluminum. The magnesium and aluminum contribution confers resistance and hardness to zinc, which otherwise would not be very resistant and be very fragile.

For contour pieces or decorative applications, initially, it was used. Over time, however, the league has been able to perform more important functions and improved. To those of other high-performance casting materials such as brass, magnesium, and aluminum, the mechanical properties of Zamak are now comparable. As it is a particularly uniform alloy, with Zamak die-casting better finishes, ribs and precise walls can be obtained in particular, which does not require subsequent processing.

To obtain products with complex shapes and minimum tolerance limits, the low melting point, and high fluidity of the die casting Zamak allows which if not impossible to achieve with the other alloys is difficult. This is why Zamak is preferred to other alloys and increasingly used, particularly in the components sectors, hardware, furniture, and clothing. Also, as compared to processing techniques, die-casting of Zamak is less expensive, so the costs of production of the pieces are lower, but to the quality of the final products, this is not detrimental.

Zamak recycling and die casting

The advantages also embrace the environment but are not limited to quality. Zamak die-casting as compared to other materials has, in fact, a reduced impact on the atmosphere because the transformation of the raw material into the finished product, collects less energy. As the temperature used in Zamak die casting process is lower than similar processes not exceeding 400 degrees and the melting cycle is faster, the pollutants derived from the manufacturing process are limited. It does not require frequent replacement and lasts over time; Zamak is a material that has an excellent resistance to wear, therefore, in terms of disposal and processing, with the consequent savings. Furthermore, the products are completely recyclable if the die-casting of the Zamak has been carried out correctly.