ZN Process
Transform soft zinc alloy parts into wear-resistant materials with our ZN Process.
The IOSSO-ZN Process specifically transforms every-day soft zinc alloy parts into hard, extremely wear resistant materials. The patented process bonds directly with the zinc alloy surface to provide a hard outer case not simply a surface deposited coating. A new diffused surface is the result which is extremely hard and tough. Designers can now incorporate the die cast technology with the IOSSO-ZN Process to produce economical components with excellent strength and precise, close tolerances.
Zinc diecasting is probably the fastest, most convenient one-step manufacturing process to produce complicated metal parts. Precision close tolerance casting eliminates most machining operations. Instead of using expensive brass, iron and specialty steel castings or forgings, the IOSSO-ZN processes put conventional zinc die castings into contention to replace many of these expensive previously used alloys.
Benefits:
- Widely diversifies metals usage
- Increases surface hardness
- Extends base metal life
- Reduces corrosion
- Increases life expectancy
- Increases resistance to wear
- Reduces friction
- Increases lubricity
Characteristics:
- No peeling, flaking or spalling
- Anti-galling, anti-soldering
- Non-magnetic, static free
- Heat resistant
- Corrosion resistant
- Low coefficient of friction to
- Reduce heat and wear
Surface Thickness and Coverage:
- Controlled tolerances range from .000050 to .0005 of an inch
- Uniform over complex shapes
- No build-up on sharp edges or corners
- Color controlled from transparent to silver-white
- Process will replicate original surface finish
Applications Include by Are Not Limited to:
- Component wear parts, gears, shafts, pinions, lock parts, etc.