<p>镁具有高强度、高刚性、可完全回收等特点；在不牺牲耐用性的前提下，是实现减重的理想合金。</p>

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镁合金压铸

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<h4>为何选择镁？</h4><p>镁是最轻的结构材料，具有优异的刚性和强度重量比。它具备卓越的 EMI 和 RFI 屏蔽性能，是连接器、电气外壳、医疗设备以及医院环境中实验室设备的理想选择。</p>

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<h4>镁合金压铸技术</h4><p>镁合金压铸兼容多种不同的铸造技术。</p>

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<h4>镁合金</h4><p>我们的镁合金压铸合金经过定制，可实现特定的性能和优势：</p>

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AM60B 是压铸应用中广受欢迎的镁合金选择，适用于需要兼顾强度、延展性和轻量化设计的场合。

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合金 Az91D 是应用最广泛的镁合金压铸合金，在机械性能、耐腐蚀性和铸造性能之间实现了优异平衡。

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MgCarbonit91 是一种新开发的自熄性镁合金，与传统阻燃合金相比，兼具优异的铸造性能和更佳的机械性能。

MgCarbonit 91

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<h2>The Race for Hyperscale Data Infrastructure</h2><p>The exponential surge in artificial intelligence, machine learning workloads, and cloud computing has placed unprecedented demand on data center infrastructure. At the core of <a href="/industries/enterprise-technology">high-speed data centers</a> are next-generation optical transceiver modules. These are precision-engineered devices that convert high-bandwidth electrical signals into optical pulses via advanced photonic chips.</p><p><strong>When a leading North American data center networking company began developing its next-generation optical transceiver line, speed-to-market was the ultimate priority.</strong> In the hyper-competitive telecommunications and data hardware sector, missing a launch window by even weeks risks lost market share.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>The Customer Challenge: Scaling Beyond Machined Aluminum</h3><p>The OEM faced a multi-faceted manufacturing challenge:</p><ul><li><strong>Production Bottlenecks &amp; High Costs:</strong> The customer originally evaluated machined aluminum and standard die casting suppliers. However, extensive CNC machining requirements led to long cycle times, high cost-per-unit, and slow scaling.</li><li><strong>Supply Chain Resilience:</strong> The customer required a reliable, scalable North American supply chain close to their manufacturing and assembly operations to protect against international freight disruptions.</li><li><strong>Turnkey Finishing Integration:</strong> Beyond raw castings, the application required tight-tolerance secondary CNC machining and specialized electroless nickel (EN) plating for strict corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity.</li><li><strong>Beyond Price-Per-Part:</strong> Competing suppliers focused solely on unit price. The OEM needed an engineering partner capable of evaluating total cost of ownership, speed, and long-term production scalability.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>The Dynacast Solution: Re-Engineering with Multi-Slide Zinc</h3><p>Dynacast’s engineering team collaborated directly with the OEM’s design group to evaluate alternative materials and manufacturing methodologies. Rather than forcing a conventional aluminum die casting process, Dynacast demonstrated that transitioning to <a href="/metals/zinc">multi-slide Zamak 3 die casting</a> offered superior thermal, electrical, and economic performance.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Material &amp; Process Comparison: Zamak 3 vs. A380 Aluminum</h3><hr/><p>&nbsp;</p><table><colgroup data-width='906'><col style="width:33.5541%"/><col style="width:33.995599999999996%"/><col style="width:32.4503%"/></colgroup><tbody><tr><th><strong>Feature/Benefit</strong></th><th><strong>A380 Aluminum (Conventional/Machined)</strong></th><th><strong>Dynacast Zamak 3 (Multi-Slide)</strong></th></tr><tr><td><strong>Tooling Cost &amp; Lead Time</strong></td><td>High initial tooling expense; long lead times</td><td>Lower tooling investment; rapid tooling turnaround</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Dimensional Tolerances</strong></td><td>Requires significant post-cast CNC machining</td><td>Near-net-shape casting (±0.001’ precision) straight from the mold</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Electrical Conductivity</strong></td><td>Moderate</td><td>Superior electrical conductivity for optimal grounding &amp; EMI shielding</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thermal Dissipation</strong></td><td>Good</td><td>Excellent thermal performance for integrated micro-fin heat sinks</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tool Longevity</strong></td><td>100k-300k shot life</td><td>Multi-million shot life backed by Dynacast perpetual tooling</td></tr></tbody></table><p>&nbsp;</p><hr/><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Application &amp; Engineering Precision</h3><p>The project focused on engineering precision top and bottom matching housing sets for optical transceiver modules operating in high-density data center environments. Multiple housing sizes were designed to accommodate varying data transmission rates. Key technical achievements included:</p><ul><li>High-density thermal fin geometries were cast directly into the housing body to dissipate heat from sensitive laser drivers and optical engines.</li><li>Multi-slide technology achieved complex features, zero-draft walls, and micro-scale geometry straight out of the mold, virtually eliminating secondary CNC operations.</li><li>End-to-end management of <a href="/additional-capabilities/surface-finishes-and-plating">Electroless Nickel (EN) plating</a> ensured maximum corrosion protection, optimal contact resistance, and superior EMI/RFI attenuation.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Quantifiable Business Results</h3><p>By choosing Dynacast as an <a href="/resources/article/dfm-for-data-centers-how-dynacast-enables-faster-cooler-more-reliable-scaling">engineering and manufacturing partner</a>, the customer achieved decisive competitive advantages:</p><ul><li>Accelerated Time-to-Market: Rapid tooling builds and fast multi-slide prototyping enabled early qualification and ahead-of-schedule commercial delivery.</li><li>Resilient North American Supply Base: Domestic production proximity minimized logistics risk, reduced pipeline inventory, and enabled agile production scaling.</li><li>Reduced Total Manufacturing Costs: Shifting from machined aluminum to near-net zinc reduced part complexity, lowered cycle times, and minimized tooling outlay.</li><li>Long-Term Production Assurance: Backed by <a href="/additional-capabilities/tooling">Dynacast’s perpetual tooling guarantee</a>, the customer secured lifetime mold maintenance, continuous capacity planning, and long-term supply stability.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Partnering for the Future of Data Center Innovation</h3><p>As hyperscale data centers continue to evolve to meet the <a href="/resources/article/powering-the-future-of-data-centers-with-dynacast-die-casting" target="_self">workload processing demands of AI</a> and next-generation telecommunications, hardware OEM success hinges on manufacturing agility, thermal efficiency, and precision at scale. Early-stage material selection and design-for-manufacturability (DFM) are no longer just production decisions. They are strategic differentiators that dictate market leadership.</p><p>By looking beyond traditional aluminum machining and leveraging multi-slide zinc die casting, forward-thinking networking pioneers can eliminate cost barriers and achieve unprecedented time-to-market advantages. Dynacast remains committed to empowering engineering teams with complete turnkey solutions that combine micro-precision casting, surface finishing, and localized supply chain resilience to build the foundation of tomorrow's digital infrastructure.</p><hr/><h4>Frequently Asked Questions</h4><p><em><strong>Q: Why is Zamak 3 zinc preferred over A380 aluminum for optical transceiver housings?</strong></em></p><p>A: Zamak 3 zinc provides tighter dimensional tolerances, superior electrical conductivity for EMI shielding, <a href="/resources/article/optimizing-thermal-management-ai-data-centers-thin-wall-die-casting" target="_self">higher thermal castability</a> for intricate heat sink fins, lower initial tooling costs, and multi-million shot tool lifespans compared to A380 aluminum.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em><strong>Q: What are the benefits of multi-slide die casting for data center hardware components?</strong></em></p><p>A: <a href="/die-casting-technologies/multi-slide">Multi-slide die casting</a> enables net-shape complex geometries with tight tolerances (±0.001"), zero draft angles, fast cycle times, and minimal secondary CNC machining requirements.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em><strong>Q: How does Dynacast support turnkey finishing for optical and electrical applications?</strong></em></p><p>A: Dynacast manages complete <a href="/additional-capabilities/secondary-operations">turnkey secondary operations</a>—including CNC machining, surface prep, and electroless nickel (EN) plating—to deliver ready-to-assemble components with optimal corrosion resistance and conductivity.</p>

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<h2>屡获殊荣的压铸工厂</h2><p>Dynacast Elgin在其 112,000平方英尺的工厂内，每日生产超过100万件精密锌和铝压铸零部件。尽管这一数量本身已令人印象深刻，但真正的亮点在于该工厂的团队以及其生产的众多获奖零部件。我们相信，任何成功项目的基础都在于零部件设计。对于Dynacast Elgin而言，这始于其工程团队；该团队在过去一年中荣获两项国际压铸设计奖。</p><p>这些获奖零部件虽均用于汽车应用，但功能各不相同，且此前均采用不同的制造工艺生产。超过6oz组别的获奖产品此前为机加工铝挤压组件。<a href="/additional-capabilities/engineering" target="_self">Dynacast工程团队</a>将该零部件设计为单一组件，采用Zamak 3，并集成了必要的安装特征。6oz以下组别的获奖产品此前为冲压零部件。Elgin工程团队利用工厂先进的软件对该零部件进行修改，并将其设计为适用于压铸工艺，最终获得了强度高于原冲压版本的零部件。两项重新设计均降低了客户的零部件总成本。</p><p>该团队以帮助客户确定最佳材料和工艺为傲，从而为其业务实现最佳成果。他们致力于生产客户提出的任何零部件。凭借超过12项NADCA压铸奖项，Elgin工程团队已成功证明，其面向制造的设计技术能够制造出其他压铸企业无法生产的零部件。</p><h2>Dynacast内部能力</h2><p>借助设计、原型开发和建模服务，Dynacast Elgin为北美各地客户提供制造解决方案。Elgin不仅<a href="/additional-capabilities/tooling" target="_self">在内部制造模具</a>，还运营9台铝压铸机和76台Multi-Slide锌压铸机——锁模力范围为4-600 ton，零部件重量范围为1g至7lbs。除广泛的压铸设备外，Elgin还拥有超过25台CNC机床，以及专用攻丝、铰孔和钻孔设备——能力远超其他压铸企业。</p><p>此外，Elgin专业的<a href="/additional-capabilities/secondary-operations" target="_self">二次加工部门</a>及其强大的认证供应商网络，为医疗设备及器械、电信、消费电子和汽车等多个行业的众多一流制造商提供支持，其中包括汽车电子零部件和安全关键零部件。</p><h3>卓越运营</h3><p>Elgin是最早实施FOS（Form Technologies Operating System）的Dynacast工厂之一。FOS平台整合了一套协调的程序，用于识别问题、实施变更，以及建立可轻松重复并纳入日常实践的体系。通过采用5S及其他精益制造技术，Elgin大幅提升了工厂整体绩效，从而对客户产生积极影响。这一新理念不仅是管理层实施的战略，更是一种改善思维方式的文化，使其能够最大限度地提高生产率并减少浪费。</p><p><em>Dynacast Elgin荣获NADCA安全奖，其卓越的安全记录超过了全国制造业平均水平。 </em></p><h3>美国中西部NAFTA压铸企业</h3><p>Dynacast Elgin是一家获得NAFTA认证的压铸企业，服务于全球各地的组织，帮助其利用高品质压铸零部件将创意变为现实。Elgin仅采用经认证的合金，以客户业务所需的成本效益提供所需成果。了解如何简化您的压铸流程并降低成本， <a href="/locations/dynacast-elgin" target="_self">立即联系Dynacast Elgin</a> ，与当地团队成员沟通或预约工厂参观。</p>

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探索Dynacast Elgin工厂的专业能力：该基地专注于高精度锌和铝压铸，并提供工程设计、模具制造、原型开发、CNC加工及二次加工等先进制造解决方案。依托经验丰富的团队和完善的内部能力，Elgin为客户提供兼顾质量、效率与成本效益的精密零部件生产支持，并增强项目响应能力。

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Dynacast Elgin是一座屡获殊荣的压铸工厂，每日生产超过100万件精密锌和铝零部件。其技术娴熟的团队以创新设计、广泛的内部能力和对卓越运营的承诺而著称。 

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<p>从材料选择、确定最优工艺到消除二次加工，Dynacast 的工程师会在设计过程中与每位客户协作，确保零部件设计能够成功实现批量生产。Dynacast 区别于其他压铸企业的主要优势之一，在于我们的模具质量。我们的所有压铸模均采用特定钢材制造，并经过额外热处理，能够承受大量压射循环，同时保持所生产零部件的完整性。凭借极少的停机时间，我们的 <a href="/additional-capabilities/tooling" target="_self">压铸模具</a> 能够在每个生产循环中稳定生产复杂零部件，使用寿命也长于大多数竞争对手的模具。我们的 Multi-Slide 模具通常提供终身质保。</p>

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从材料选择、确定最优工艺到消除二次加工，Dynacast 的工程师会在设计过程中与每位客户协作，确保零部件设计能够成功实现批量生产。Dynacast 区别于其他压铸企业的主要优势之一，在于我们的模具质量。我们的所有压铸模均采用特定钢材制造，并经过额外热处理，能够承受大量压射循环，同时保持所生产零部件的完整性。凭借极少的停机时间，我们的模具能够在每个生产循环中稳定生产复杂零部件，使用寿命也长于大多数竞争对手的模具。我们的 Multi-Slide 模具通常提供终身质保。

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