Meet Michala Hackman: Quality Engineer at Deco Products
Michala Hackman joined Deco Products as a quality engineer in September 2020. While in high school Project Lead the Way classes inspired her to pursue a career in engineering. During college she completed two internships at two different manufacturing plants and enjoyed those opportunities. After her experiences as an intern in a manufacturing plant Michala […]
The Benefits of Made in the USA Zinc Die Casting
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed weaknesses in global supply chains. With the United States feeling the impact as goods from major manufacturing countries failed to arrive. This situation highlighted the benefits of “Made in the USA” zinc die casting and the value of reshoring manufacturing. Deco showed the benefits of domestic sourcing by keeping its operation […]
Zinc Die Casting Benefits
Zinc die casting plays a pivotal role in manufacturing, offering advantages in durability, precision, and cost-efficiency. This post explores the benefits of zinc die casting and its wide range of applications across industries. The zinc die casting benefits are why we choose to “Think Zinc” at Deco Products. By understanding these advantages, designers can make […]
Zinc as a Safe and Environmentally Friendly Material
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in zinc as a safe and environmentally friendly material. Zinc provides numerous advantages over other traditional materials used in die casting. Common Die Cast Items Zinc is a common material in the products people use every day. Commonly found in objects such as doorknobs, window latches, […]
Zinc Die Cast Window Sash Lock
Sash locks come in many different shapes, sizes and colors, but they are all used for the same purpose— keeping the window closed. The sash lock is an important part of any home window— and the material used in the lock impacts function and desirability dramatically. Using zinc alloy die castings assures extra value with […]
What is ZAMAK?
Zinc Die Casting Zinc alloys are the easiest for die casting. Leading the way is ZAMAK. What is ZAMAK? It is a type of zinc alloy that consists of aluminum, magnesium, copper, and of course zinc. Despite the copper content, this zinc alloy family spells its name with a K. Interestingly, despite including copper, the […]
Zinc Die Casting Lunch and Learn with Deco Products
At Deco Products, our goal is to help our customers design great castings with zinc. A key component to this is hosting a “Lunch and Learn” either virtually or onsite at our customer’s locations. We provide our customers with information about Deco, our capabilities and nurturing collaboration with zinc casting designs. Designing Great Parts Out […]
How Does Deco Ensure Longer Tool Life?
In the world of die casting, tool life can impact a project’s successful outcome. Deco Product’s engineering expertise and experience in zinc die-casting can make a substantial difference in tool life. With such considerations, initial tooling costs are not only lower, but the tool life and piece cost for the long term is optimized. In […]
From Pot Metal to Precision Zinc Alloys
In the world of zinc die casting, precision isn’t just important—it’s essential. Precision zinc alloys are a crucial component in the manufacturing process that has transformed metal casting. Exploring the history and advancements related to these alloys reveals a story of groundbreaking innovation that has influenced the industry. The Science Behind Precision Zinc Alloys Precision […]
Zinc Die Casting Value Add Process
At Deco Products, we specialize in zinc die casting. Instead of integrating multiple capabilities and materials like zinc, aluminum, magnesium, and plastic, Deco Products specializes in processing castings with alloys with higher percentages of zinc metal. This focus allows us to provide the innovative, practical, and best zinc die cast support and solutions. While we […]
