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n action Permanent Mold Casting Slashes Tooling Costs


Cast Component: Housing. Material: Zinc aluminum (ZA-12). Process: Permanent mold.


Application: Quality control camera. Casting Supplier: Graphicast Inc., Jaffrey, N.H.


Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.5 x 1.25 in. (114.3 x 63.5 x 31.8 mm).


• T e graphite permanent mold reduced non-recurring tooling costs by 75% compared to diecast aluminum components.


• Converted from an extruded aluminum component, the casting improved heat dissipation related to the camera’s circuitry.


• Fully machined, painted and chromated samples were delivered within six weeks of receiving the purchase order.


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