AutoCast Inc.
Tel: 616.534.4941  |  sales@autocastinc.com
4565 Spartan Industrial Drive SW, Grandville, MI 49418

Zamak #3 Zinc Alloy

Zamak #3 is the most common type of zinc used in die-castings. Over 70% of all die-casters are in No. 3, making it widely available from alloy suppliers. It is the "standard" by which other zinc alloys are rated in terms of die casting.

Zamak #3 Characteristics

  • Excellent balance of desirable physical and mechanical properties.
  • Superb castability.
  • Long-term dimensional stability.
  • Excellent finishing characteristics for plating, painting and chromate treatments.

View/download detailed alloy specifications sheet (PDF)

Zinc Casting Equipment

  • Centralized breakdown and melt furnace
  • One 800 ton press and trim press
  • Three 500 ton machine and trim presses
  • One 550 ton machine and time press
  • One 450 ton machine and trim press
  • One 250 ton machine and trim press
  • Enclosed scrap and gate recovery system

 

All machines are equipped with automatic ladle and die spray and part extraction