Die Casting

Casting Capabilities

• 2" x 2", 4" x 4" and 6" x 6", four-slide die-casting machines
• Optional 5th core pull capability
• Standard tolerances +/- .002"
  ...critical tolerances down to +/- .001"
• 1 oz. and 8 oz. shot capacities
• Net shape casting
• Short production runs welcomed
• Competitive lead times

Tooling and Engineering Capabilities

• 2" x 2" or 4" x 4" square die standard
• Tooling designed, built and maintained in-house
• Tooling guaranteed for life of program
• Competitive lead times for tool production and sampling
• Tool adaptation available

Zinc Alloys Casts

• Zamak # 2
• Zamak # 3—Most commonly used alloy
• Zamak # 5—Slightly higher grade - longer lead times
• Zamak # 7—Normally used for special applications
• See Zinc Alloys for full details

Secondary Operations

• Fully automated tapping
• Semi-automatic low-volume tapping
• Secondary machining
• Assembly

Finishing

• All plating, painting and other finishes for zinc

Fielding's Commitment to Quality

Our systems-driven approach to quality makes Fielding the safest, most dependable choice for your miniature zinc parts:

• ISO 9001 Certified
• Written Quality Assurance Plans for every part
• Hourly inspections on every part with samples retained
• Process capability study on all new parts before sampling
• Dedicated gauging for each part
• Reject rates below .5%
• Customized testing as requested

Customer Service

• Over 99% on-time delivery
• Just-in-time deliveries through computerized tracking
• 2 week lead time on raw parts
• Kan-Ban, consignment, and ship from stock inventory arrangements
• Expedited turnaround on special orders
• Ship-to-stock certification
• Bar coding on all packaging

Markets Served

• Automotive
• Telecommunications/Fiber Optics
• Fasteners/Connectors
• Electronic & Electrical
• Aerospace/Defense

• Medical
• Architectural Hardware
• Appliance
• Hand Tools
• Consumer Products