Squeeze Casting - Typical Castings

Part Name: Bicycle Crank

Weight: 5.2 lbs (shot) (2.36 kg)

Alloy: 295

Reason for Squeeze: Net shape

 

Part Name: Disc drive housing

Weight: N/A

Alloy: A356

Reason for Squeeze: Net shape, density

 

Part Name: Clamp ring

Weight: 1.1 lbs (shot) (0.50 kg)

Alloy: 7075

Reason for Squeeze: Net shape

 

Part Name: Rocker arm

Weight: 2.5 lbs (shot) (1.13 kg)

Alloy: 380

Reason for Squeeze: Density

 

Part Name: Compressor scroll

Weight: N/A

Alloy: B390

Reason for Squeeze: Silicon distribution

 

Part Name: Computer hosing and cover

Weight: N/A

Alloy: A356

Reason for Squeeze: Net shape

 

Part Name: Manifold

Weight: N/A

Alloy: A356 T6

Reason for Squeeze: Net shape, density

 

Part Name: Engine mount

Weight: N/A

Alloy: 356 T6

Reason for Squeeze: Conversion from iron

 

Part Name: Door checker

Weight: 1.5 lbs (700 g)

Alloy: 383.0

Reason for Squeeze: Conversion from iron