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Alloy selection and comparison for aluminum die casting, including A380, ADC12, A360 and the aluminum-silicon family.

A380 and ADC12 aluminum die casting samples compared side by side
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A380 vs ADC12 Aluminum: Which Die Casting Alloy to Specify

A head-to-head comparison of the two aluminum die casting alloys most programs choose between, covering what the silicon and copper differences actually do to castability, strength, machinability and corrosion.

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Aluminum Die CastingCustom aluminum die casting from DFM review through tooling, production casting and finished part inspection.High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC)Cold chamber HPDC from 160 to 1,250 tons for thin-wall, high-detail aluminum components at production volume.CNC Machining After CastingPrecision machining of die cast aluminum to hold ±0.02 mm on sealing faces, bores, threads and datum features.Surface Finishing for Die Cast AluminumShot blasting, powder coating, painting, polishing, chromate conversion and anodizing on cast aluminum parts.

Aluminum alloys

A380 Aluminum Die Casting AlloyThe general-purpose workhorse alloy. Best all-round balance of strength, castability, machinability and cost.ADC12 Aluminum Die Casting AlloyThe JIS equivalent of A383, widely specified in Asia for thin-wall parts and complex geometry.A360 Aluminum Die Casting AlloyHigher corrosion resistance and better pressure tightness for sealed and outdoor housings.Aluminum-Silicon Die Casting AlloysThe Al-Si alloy family behind every die casting alloy, including EN AC-46000 and AlSi9Cu3 grades.

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Aluminum Die Casting KnowledgeHow the aluminum die casting process works, what it can and cannot do, and how it compares with other manufacturing routes.Design GuidesPractical design rules for die cast aluminum parts: wall thickness, draft, ribs, tolerances and drawing preparation.Quality and DefectsCommon die casting defects, their root causes, and the inspection methods used to catch them before shipment.
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