Novel Application of

Die Casting

Lakeside Casting Solutions

PART: Baseball Cleat
MATERIAL:  Zamak 3
WEIGHT: 23 oz (6.5 g)
END MARKET: Sporting Goods
Caster Award Nominee: Adam Yager
Customer: Kicks Industries

  • FUNCTION OF PART

    Transform sneakers into cleats with YARDKICKS all metal baseball cleat. Cleats are installed onto shoes to increase traction on playing surfaces.

  • PREVIOUS PROCESS TO PRODUCE PART

    Previous versions of the part were made with a plastic cleat.

  • ADVANTAGES GAINED

    All-metal cleats increase the life and strength of the product. The all-metal cleats are manufactured more economically than previous versions. The all-metal cleats were part of a reshoring project, with parts now being manufactured and kits assembled in the United States of America.

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