Eastern Alloys manufactures mold-base alloys, also known as Kirksite alloys. Kirksite is a moderate strength zinc-base alloy that was developed primarily as a forming tool alloy. Dies cast from Kirksite provide low-cost tooling because the alloy can be accurately cast, requiring a minimum of finishing. In addition, Kirksite has been used as a general purpose casting alloy for non-stressed components.
Typical uses for Kirksite alloys are:
Press dies and punches for sheet metal forming.
Molds for ceramics and rubber.
Injection molding and compression molding dies.
Tube bending dies.
Mandrels for metal spinning.
Low stressed non-sparking tools and repair parts.
Eastern Alloys manufactures mold-base alloys, also known as Kirksite alloys. Kirksite is a moderate strength zinc-base alloy that was developed primarily as a forming tool alloy. Dies cast from Kirksite provide low-cost tooling because the alloy can be accurately cast, requiring a minimum of finishing. In addition, Kirksite has been used as a general purpose casting alloy for non-stressed components.
Typical uses for Kirksite alloys are:
- Press dies and punches for sheet metal forming.
- Molds for ceramics and rubber.
- Injection molding and compression molding dies.
- Tube bending dies.
- Mandrels for metal spinning.
- Low stressed non-sparking tools and repair parts.
