Zinc on Zinc Wear

[krue0101]

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

 

[CoryPad]

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

Hard coatings: diamond-like coating

Regards,

Cory

Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips Fora.

 

[EdStainless]

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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