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Design & materials
Review zinc casting walls, draft, datums and tolerances alongside alloy selection. Plan thermal, wear and environmental validation before releasing tooling.
↗02Dimensions & tolerances
Translate assembly needs into zinc casting tolerances. Use a clearly labeled clearance example, then review datums, coating and dimensional inspection.
↗03Sourcing & quotation scope
Compare zinc die casting quotations by tooling, parts and added operations. Use an illustrative cost example to identify scope gaps before supplier selection.
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