Aluminum, magnesium and zinc die casting alloys, heat treatment and surface treatment.
- Aluminum Die Casting Alloys: A380, ADC12, A356 Compared
- Aluminum vs Magnesium vs Zinc for Die Cast Parts
- Heat Treatment of Aluminum Castings: T5, T6 and T7
- Magnesium Alloys AZ91D and AM60B: Properties and Use
- Surface Treatment for Castings: Anodizing, Coating, Plating
- Zinc Die Casting Alloys: Zamak 3, 5 and ZA Grades
Aluminum Die Casting Alloys: A380, ADC12, A356 Compared
Compare A380, ADC12, A383, A360, A413 and A356 aluminum die casting alloys on composition, tensile strength, castability and typical applications.
Aluminum vs Magnesium vs Zinc for Die Cast Parts
Compare aluminum, magnesium and zinc die casting on density, strength, cost, castability, corrosion, plating and service temperature to choose the right metal.
Heat Treatment of Aluminum Castings: T5, T6 and T7
Why conventional HPDC aluminum castings are not heat treated, and how T5, T6 and T7 tempers work for low-porosity and vacuum die cast structural parts.
Magnesium Alloys AZ91D and AM60B: Properties and Use
AZ91D and AM60B magnesium die casting alloys compared on composition, tensile strength, ductility, corrosion and process safety for thin-wall structural parts.
Surface Treatment for Castings: Anodizing, Coating, Plating
Anodizing, conversion coating, powder coat, e-coat and plating for aluminum, magnesium and zinc die castings, with porosity, adhesion and RoHS constraints.
Zinc Die Casting Alloys: Zamak 3, 5 and ZA Grades
Zamak 2, 3, 5, 7 and ZA-8, 12, 27 zinc die casting alloys compared on strength, ductility, castability, melting point and service temperature limits.