magnesium
over .5 lbs
Meridian Lightweight Technologies
PART: HPDC AZ91D Magnesium Oil Filer Housing
MATERIAL: AZ91D
WEIGHT: 1.04 lbs (0.47 kg)
END MARKET: Heavy Machinery
Customer: Advanced Filtration Systems, Inc
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FUNCTION OF PART
Leak proof shelter for oil filter.
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PREVIOUS PROCESS TO PRODUCE PART
2.67 lb (1.21 kg) forged aluminum was previously used.
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ADVANTAGES GAINED
Switching to a magnesium die casting resulted in a 61% weight savings, a 50% cost-saving. The die casting process was also able to incorporate machined threads for easy installation and removal. Part and process design supported thin-wall cylinder casting integrity and efficient two-cavity casting die with advanced venting design.