Why Most People Use Aluminum Die Castings. One of the most beloved metals used in the die casting process is aluminum. Aluminum is utilized by various companies around the globe because of its renowned strength and outstanding properties. Aluminum has the ability to withstand various types of stress based on its cooling process or through brittle temperature ranges. Aluminum also has the ability to flow readily to the die and fill each thin section perfectly. Most of the time, this is important in die casting since if the sections are filled perfectly, it will prevent any imperfections with byproduct. Molten aluminum has the ability to stick to die surfaces. It has a rating based on nominal compositions or iron, which is around 1%. Aluminum also passes the standard slat spray test.

Another reason why people used aluminum die castings is that aluminum die castings can connect with any electroplate. Approximately 95% of the standard aluminum die castings created today are made of 380 Aluminum. Some of the die casting alloys used today should also include aluminum. For instance, specific die casting alloys like ZAMAK, or zinc aluminum has an aluminum additive. The AA or Aluminum Association standards or regulates the die castings used today. The most standard types include AA 384, AA 380, AZ 91D and AA 390. The maximum weight limit for the production of aluminum die casting and with other types of metals such as zinc or magnesium castings is approximately 32 kg or 70 pounds. Of course, special weight limits also include including 4.5 kgs or 10 lbs, 20 kg or 44 lbs and 34 kg or 75 lbs respectively. The metals used in the mix define the thickness and the minimum draft required for die casting as allowed by the Aluminum Association.

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