Injection Molding
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Zinc Alloys for Your Custom Parts
Plan your zinc machining around the exact Zamak or ZA grade, casting route and finished fit. Compare your load, appearance and receiving requirements before committing tooling or stock.
Grade ReferenceMatch your ordered specification.
Load & EnvironmentDefine temperature and duration.
Finish & Final FitReview coating and mating faces.
Material RecordsAgree the evidence you need.
4 Grades to Compare First
Start with your part requirements. Your custom zinc alloy parts manufacturer review should connect material supply, the drawing and the accepted production route.
Zamak 3
ZP3 · ZP0400For your housings and hardware, review formed features, appearance and final fit.
Review Zamak 3 ↓
Zamak 5
ZP5 · ZP0410Compare the strength, ductility and finish needs of your loaded hardware.
Review Zamak 5 ↓
Zamak 2
ZP2 · ZP0430Review hardness, wear and dimensional requirements around the actual service.
Review Zamak 2 ↓
ZA-8
ZP8 · ZP0810Compare material requirements with casting route, finishing and final fit.
Review ZA-8 ↓Choose Around Your Part’s Requirements
For your zinc alloy selection for custom parts, connect the grade to its intended service and final measurement state.
Define Your Zamak 3 Part
For your housing, identify bosses, threads, mating faces and the finish sample.
View Zamak 3 Machining Details →
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Your geometry | Controlled datums, mating features and accepted edges. |
| Your service | Load, temperature, duration and operating environment. |
| Your approval | Final condition, measurement state and agreed evidence. |
Confirm the Zamak 3 Callout on Your Drawing
Review the complete ordered specification and product form. A comparison name is not automatic substitution approval.
View Zamak 3 Machining Details →
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Cast reference | ZP3 / ZP0400 |
| Alloy symbol | ZnAl4 |
| Ingot / liquid | EN 1774: retain the ordered ZL designation; do not interchange it with a casting callout. |
Agree Your Zamak 3 Surface and Final Fit
For your zinc alloy secondary machining, define threads, bores and mating lands after the complete finish route.
View Zamak 3 Machining Details →
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Your finish | Coating system, appearance sample and masks. |
| Your fit | Dimensions after the last dimension-changing operation. |
| Your interface | Contact lands, thread access and accepted edges. |
Receive Your Zamak 3 Parts with Evidence
Connect zinc casting dimensional inspection and zinc alloy material certification to the actual lot and drawing.
View Zamak 3 Machining Details →
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Material identity | Ordered grade, standard revision and lot identity. |
| Dimensional evidence | Agreed features, sampling and final measurement state. |
| Other acceptance | Separate pressure, load or corrosion procedures when specified. |
Define Your Zamak 5 Part
For your latch, define pivot fit, mounting slots, contact lands and actual load.
View Zamak 5 Machining Details →
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Your geometry | Controlled datums, mating features and accepted edges. |
| Your service | Load, temperature, duration and operating environment. |
| Your approval | Final condition, measurement state and agreed evidence. |
Confirm the Zamak 5 Callout on Your Drawing
Review the complete ordered specification and product form. A comparison name is not automatic substitution approval.
View Zamak 5 Machining Details →
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Cast reference | ZP5 / ZP0410 |
| Alloy symbol | ZnAl4Cu1 |
| Ingot / liquid | EN 1774: retain the ordered ZL designation; do not interchange it with a casting callout. |
Agree Your Zamak 5 Surface and Final Fit
For your zinc alloy secondary machining, define threads, bores and mating lands after the complete finish route.
View Zamak 5 Machining Details →
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Your finish | Coating system, appearance sample and masks. |
| Your fit | Dimensions after the last dimension-changing operation. |
| Your interface | Contact lands, thread access and accepted edges. |
Receive Your Zamak 5 Parts with Evidence
Connect zinc casting dimensional inspection and zinc alloy material certification to the actual lot and drawing.
View Zamak 5 Machining Details →
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Material identity | Ordered grade, standard revision and lot identity. |
| Dimensional evidence | Agreed features, sampling and final measurement state. |
| Other acceptance | Separate pressure, load or corrosion procedures when specified. |
Define Your Zamak 2 Part
For your bracket, define bore, mounting pattern, ageing considerations and service conditions.
View Zamak 2 Machining Details →
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Your geometry | Controlled datums, mating features and accepted edges. |
| Your service | Load, temperature, duration and operating environment. |
| Your approval | Final condition, measurement state and agreed evidence. |
Confirm the Zamak 2 Callout on Your Drawing
Review the complete ordered specification and product form. A comparison name is not automatic substitution approval.
View Zamak 2 Machining Details →
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Cast reference | ZP2 / ZP0430 |
| Alloy symbol | ZnAl4Cu3 |
| Ingot / liquid | EN 1774: retain the ordered ZL designation; do not interchange it with a casting callout. |
Agree Your Zamak 2 Surface and Final Fit
For your zinc alloy secondary machining, define threads, bores and mating lands after the complete finish route.
View Zamak 2 Machining Details →
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Your finish | Coating system, appearance sample and masks. |
| Your fit | Dimensions after the last dimension-changing operation. |
| Your interface | Contact lands, thread access and accepted edges. |
Receive Your Zamak 2 Parts with Evidence
Connect zinc casting dimensional inspection and zinc alloy material certification to the actual lot and drawing.
View Zamak 2 Machining Details →
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Material identity | Ordered grade, standard revision and lot identity. |
| Dimensional evidence | Agreed features, sampling and final measurement state. |
| Other acceptance | Separate pressure, load or corrosion procedures when specified. |
Define Your Zamak 7 Part
For your sensor cover, define fill-sensitive ribs, connector access, accepted edges and finish.
View Zamak 7 Material & Machining Details →
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Your geometry | Controlled datums, mating features and accepted edges. |
| Your service | Load, temperature, duration and operating environment. |
| Your approval | Final condition, measurement state and agreed evidence. |
Confirm the Zamak 7 Callout on Your Drawing
Review the complete ordered specification and product form. A comparison name is not automatic substitution approval.
View Zamak 7 Material & Machining Details →
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Cast reference | Not assigned here / Retain ordered specification |
| Alloy symbol | Retain ordered specification |
| Ingot / liquid | EN 1774: retain the ordered ZL designation; do not interchange it with a casting callout. |
Agree Your Zamak 7 Surface and Final Fit
For your zinc alloy secondary machining, define threads, bores and mating lands after the complete finish route.
View Zamak 7 Material & Machining Details →
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Your finish | Coating system, appearance sample and masks. |
| Your fit | Dimensions after the last dimension-changing operation. |
| Your interface | Contact lands, thread access and accepted edges. |
Receive Your Zamak 7 Parts with Evidence
Connect zinc casting dimensional inspection and zinc alloy material certification to the actual lot and drawing.
View Zamak 7 Material & Machining Details →
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Material identity | Ordered grade, standard revision and lot identity. |
| Dimensional evidence | Agreed features, sampling and final measurement state. |
| Other acceptance | Separate pressure, load or corrosion procedures when specified. |
Define Your ZA-8 Part
For your drive housing, connect bearing bore, ribs, flange datum and actual load.
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Your geometry | Controlled datums, mating features and accepted edges. |
| Your service | Load, temperature, duration and operating environment. |
| Your approval | Final condition, measurement state and agreed evidence. |
Confirm the ZA-8 Callout on Your Drawing
Review the complete ordered specification and product form. A comparison name is not automatic substitution approval.
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Cast reference | ZP8 / ZP0810 |
| Alloy symbol | ZnAl8Cu1 |
| Ingot / liquid | EN 1774: retain the ordered ZL designation; do not interchange it with a casting callout. |
Agree Your ZA-8 Surface and Final Fit
For your zinc alloy secondary machining, define threads, bores and mating lands after the complete finish route.
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Your finish | Coating system, appearance sample and masks. |
| Your fit | Dimensions after the last dimension-changing operation. |
| Your interface | Contact lands, thread access and accepted edges. |
Receive Your ZA-8 Parts with Evidence
Connect zinc casting dimensional inspection and zinc alloy material certification to the actual lot and drawing.
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Material identity | Ordered grade, standard revision and lot identity. |
| Dimensional evidence | Agreed features, sampling and final measurement state. |
| Other acceptance | Separate pressure, load or corrosion procedures when specified. |
Define Your ZA-12 Part
For your bearing carrier, define bore, flange, lubrication and installed acceptance.
View ZA-12 Machining Details →
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Your geometry | Controlled datums, mating features and accepted edges. |
| Your service | Load, temperature, duration and operating environment. |
| Your approval | Final condition, measurement state and agreed evidence. |
Confirm the ZA-12 Callout on Your Drawing
Review the complete ordered specification and product form. A comparison name is not automatic substitution approval.
View ZA-12 Machining Details →
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Cast reference | ZP12 / ZP1110 |
| Alloy symbol | ZnAl11Cu1 |
| Ingot / liquid | EN 1774: retain the ordered ZL designation; do not interchange it with a casting callout. |
Agree Your ZA-12 Surface and Final Fit
For your zinc alloy secondary machining, define threads, bores and mating lands after the complete finish route.
View ZA-12 Machining Details →
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Your finish | Coating system, appearance sample and masks. |
| Your fit | Dimensions after the last dimension-changing operation. |
| Your interface | Contact lands, thread access and accepted edges. |
Receive Your ZA-12 Parts with Evidence
Connect zinc casting dimensional inspection and zinc alloy material certification to the actual lot and drawing.
View ZA-12 Machining Details →
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Material identity | Ordered grade, standard revision and lot identity. |
| Dimensional evidence | Agreed features, sampling and final measurement state. |
| Other acceptance | Separate pressure, load or corrosion procedures when specified. |
Define Your ZA-27 Part
For your support block, identify the saddle seat, mounting feet, load and lubrication.
View ZA-27 Machining Details →
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Your geometry | Controlled datums, mating features and accepted edges. |
| Your service | Load, temperature, duration and operating environment. |
| Your approval | Final condition, measurement state and agreed evidence. |
Confirm the ZA-27 Callout on Your Drawing
Review the complete ordered specification and product form. A comparison name is not automatic substitution approval.
View ZA-27 Machining Details →
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Cast reference | ZP27 / ZP2720 |
| Alloy symbol | ZnAl27Cu2 |
| Ingot / liquid | EN 1774: retain the ordered ZL designation; do not interchange it with a casting callout. |
Agree Your ZA-27 Surface and Final Fit
For your zinc alloy secondary machining, define threads, bores and mating lands after the complete finish route.
View ZA-27 Machining Details →
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Your finish | Coating system, appearance sample and masks. |
| Your fit | Dimensions after the last dimension-changing operation. |
| Your interface | Contact lands, thread access and accepted edges. |
Receive Your ZA-27 Parts with Evidence
Connect zinc casting dimensional inspection and zinc alloy material certification to the actual lot and drawing.
View ZA-27 Machining Details →
| Your reference | What to define |
|---|---|
| Material identity | Ordered grade, standard revision and lot identity. |
| Dimensional evidence | Agreed features, sampling and final measurement state. |
| Other acceptance | Separate pressure, load or corrosion procedures when specified. |
Read the Grade on Your European Drawing
Common casting references. Verify the full ordered specification.
| Common name | Short name | Casting code | Symbol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zamak 3 | ZP3 | ZP0400 | ZnAl4 |
| Zamak 5 | ZP5 | ZP0410 | ZnAl4Cu1 |
| Zamak 2 | ZP2 | ZP0430 | ZnAl4Cu3 |
| ZA-8 | ZP8 | ZP0810 | ZnAl8Cu1 |
| ZA-12 | ZP12 | ZP1110 | ZnAl11Cu1 |
| ZA-27 | ZP27 | ZP2720 | ZnAl27Cu2 |
Zamak 7: retain the agreed alloy specification; no EN code is assigned here. EN 12844 casting references and EN 1774 ingot/liquid references describe different products.
3 Checks Before Approval
01 · Load, temperature & time
For zinc alloy creep resistance, review sustained load, temperature and duration together.
02 · Coating & final fit
Agree visible faces, masks and dimensions after finishing.
03 · Casting route & evidence
ZA-8 can use hot-chamber casting; review ZA-12 and ZA-27 with cold-chamber or agreed gravity routes.
Compare the Composition Your Order Requires
Selected NADCA 2021 zinc-alloy casting references, wt.%. Zinc is the balance. This selected-element table is not your lot report or the complete acceptance specification.
| Grade | Al | Cu | Mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zamak 3 | 3.7–4.3 | ≤0.10 | 0.02–0.06* |
| Zamak 5 | 3.7–4.3 | 0.7–1.2 | 0.02–0.06 |
| Zamak 2 | 3.7–4.3 | 2.6–3.3 | 0.02–0.06 |
| Zamak 7 | 3.7–4.3 | ≤0.10 | 0.005–0.020 |
| ZA-8 | 8.0–8.8 | 0.8–1.3 | 0.01–0.03 |
| ZA-12 | 10.5–11.5 | 0.5–1.2 | 0.01–0.03 |
| ZA-27 | 25.0–28.0 | 2.0–2.5 | 0.01–0.02 |
*Zamak 3 has a conditional lower Mg allowance in the source; use the complete ordered specification. Chemistry limits vary by standard, product and revision. Do not merge this selected reference with a different EN or ingot range.
Compare Aluminum and Copper on Clear Scales
Read the composition ranges alongside your service and casting route. These charts do not rank finished-part strength, machining time or price.
Selected Aluminum Ranges · wt.%
Common scale 0–30
Zamak 3
3.7–4.3
Zamak 5
3.7–4.3
Zamak 2
3.7–4.3
ZA-8
8–8.8
ZA-12
10.5–11.5
ZA-27
25–28
015.030
Selected Copper Ranges · wt.%
Common scale 0–4
Zamak 3
≤0.1
Zamak 5
0.7–1.2
Zamak 2
2.6–3.3
ZA-8
0.8–1.3
ZA-12
0.5–1.2
ZA-27
2–2.5
02.04
NADCA selected casting data ↗ IZA European casting names ↗ IZA casting-route review ↗
From Your Alloy to Your Finished Part
Review your zinc alloy machining services around the casting product, critical features and final coating.
Zinc Die Casting
Review tooling, geometry and the production route for custom zinc alloy housings.
Explore Casting →
Secondary Machining
Define threads, bores and mating surfaces for custom zinc alloy mechanical components.
Explore Machining →
Surface Finishing
Agree the finish system, appearance sample, masks and final dimensions.
Explore Finishing →6 Inputs for Your Quote
01CAD + controlled drawing
02Grade + material specification
03Load, temperature + duration
04Finish + final-fit requirements
05First order + repeat demand
06Inspection + delivery needs
Compare the same drawing, route and finished condition when reviewing your quotation.
Answers Before You Specify
Which zinc alloy should I specify for custom parts?
Start with load, temperature, duration, movement, appearance and final fit. Review grade supply and casting route with your drawing before approval.
Can Zamak 3 and Zamak 5 be substituted?
Review the ordered specification, ductility, service load and finished-part acceptance. Obtain drawing-authority approval before changing the material.
What do ZP and ZL identify?
ZP references identify casting grades; EN 1774 ingot/liquid callouts use ZL. Retain the full product specification and revision instead of substituting the short code alone.
Can all ZA grades use the same casting route?
No. ZA-8 can be hot-chamber die cast. ZA-12 and ZA-27 require separate cold-chamber or agreed gravity-route review.
How does service temperature affect zinc alloy selection?
Assess sustained load, temperature and exposure time together. Request applicable creep data and acceptance for your actual duty; room-temperature strength alone does not establish long-term performance.
What material certificate is needed for zinc alloy castings?
Agree grade, ordered standard and revision, lot identity, composition evidence and certificate contents. Dimensional reports and functional test records answer separate requirements.
How to choose between zinc alloy casting and machining?
Compare geometry, quantity, available stock, tooling and critical finished surfaces. Cast near-net features and secondary machining require a coordinated allowance and datum plan.
What should your zinc alloy casting quote include?
Provide CAD, controlled drawing, grade, load and temperature, quantities, finish sample requirements, final fit and receiving evidence. Tooling and production scope are reviewed against those inputs.
