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Zinc on Zinc Wear

Zinc on Zinc Wear

Zinc on Zinc Wear

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Hello,

I have a zinc on zinc ball and socket joint that has a very low contact pressure in the joint but it stills wants to wear out.  I am using Zamak 5 on Zamak 5.  
Does anyone have any ideas on how to solve this wear problem?

I would like to remain with zinc die cast parts.

Thanks,

JJ

RE: Zinc on Zinc Wear

Lubricants: liquid (like oil) or solid films (like PTFE coating)

Hard coatings: diamond-like coating

Regards,

Cory

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RE: Zinc on Zinc Wear

I would suggest trying to make one of the parts harder.  Either change alloys or use a coating.  Only do one part.  Then the soft one will wear, but the wear particles will cause minimal damage.

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