Issue 1 - October 2009

A new information tool on zinc diecasting

The International Zinc Association (IZA), is pleased to announce the launch of its first Zinc Die casting Newsletter. This newsletter will provide information on the most recent technological developments, case studies, new publications and upcoming conferences and seminars on zinc diecastings. The Zinc Diecasting Newsletter is distributed electronically and facilitates links to additional information and resources.

This newsletter will be provided four times per year free of charge. If you wish to continue receiving this newsletter please complete the registration form and submit online or send by  fax (+32 (0)2 776 0089) to IZA.

zinc-diecasting.info

A dedicated website www.zinc-diecasting.info has been created, featuring :

• - Case studies
• - Zinc diecasting engineering database
• - Publications pertaining to zinc diecasting conferences and events 
• - ... and others 

For more information on the broad range of zinc applications, its role as a sustainable material, and its importance for human health and crop nutrition, please visit our main website: www.zincworld.org .

Zinc die castings – A broad range of surface treatments

One of the main benefits of zinc die castings is that they require minimum preparation before eventual post-treatment. IZA published a brochure on zinc diecasting post-treatments. This brochure may be viewed and downloaded by clicking on the following link: surface finishes . For printed copies please contact IZA at info@iza.com . Testing of new surface treatments continues: results will be communicated in future issues of this newsletter. For more information on the benefits of zinc die castings, please go to: http://www.zinc-diecasting.info/zdc-bro-en-aesthetic.php

High fluidity diecasting alloy

A new die casting alloy, developed by IZA with sponsorship from North American Diecasting Association and the USA Department of Energy, allows the production of castings as little as 0.25 mm wall thickness. The first new application was a religious bread (host) dispenser, to address concerns about transfer of bacteria during religious services. Other applications with this new alloy are being evaluated.

Upcoming Die Casting events

• - ZAMA – 2nd Italian Conference on Zinc diecasting dedicated to designers, specifiers and engineers
  Milano, Italy, 20 November 2009
  More information: http://www.metallurgia-italiana.net/gestione/A_ROOT/490eceea22c6d2e999a9fbddb9ade98e/GdS_Zama.pdf
• - Euroguss exhibition and conference - Central forum for experts from the pressure diecasting foundries and the associated industries
  Nuremberg, Germany, 19-21 January 2010
  More information: http://www.euroguss.de/en/default.ashx
• - CastExpo 2010 - Trade show and exposition in North America for metal casters
  Orlando, USA, 20-23 March 2010
  More information: http://www.castexpo.com/

We hope you will find this newsletter informative, and please feel free to provide feedback and to distribute to colleagues.