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
  • FUNCTION OF PART

    Leak proof shelter for oil filter.

  • PREVIOUS PROCESS TO PRODUCE PART

    2.67 lb (1.21 kg) forged aluminum was previously used.

  • 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.

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