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Aluminium die casting

Aluminium castings are known for their lightweight properties and exceptional ability to withstand high temperatures, providing unparalleled strength, corrosion resistance and superior heat dissipation characteristics. 

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Overview

Why choose aluminium?

Aluminium die casting produces lightweight parts with superior heat resistance—and more surface finishing options than any other alloy used in die casting. Its versatility, corrosion resistance and dimensional stability make it ideal for a range of applications.

  • 140+ machines worldwide
  • 125 to 580 tons
  • Maximum part weight: 8kg (17.62lbs)
  • Cost-effective
  • Lightweight properties
  • Enhanced strength and hardness
  • Adequate stiffness and strength-to-weight ratio
  • Exceptional corrosion resistance
  • Excellent finishing characteristics
  • Recyclability
  • Ease of sterilisation
  • Heat dissipation
  • High-temperature operation
  • Superior thermal conductivity
  • High electrical conductivity

Compatible technologies

Aluminium die casting technologies

Aluminium die casting is compatible with a range of casting technologies.

  • Multi-Slide die casting
  • Hot chamber die casting
  • Cold chamber die casting
  • Overmoulding

Alloys

Aluminium alloys

Our aluminium alloys are customised to deliver specific outcomes and advantages:

  • A380
  • A383 (ADC12)
  • ADC12
  • B390
  • A413
  • A413HP
  • K-Alloy
  • A360
  • EN AC-46000
  • EN AC-44300
  • EN AC-47100
  • 43500
  • ADC10
  • AlSi12Cu
  • ENAC44300
  • AlSi9Cu3 (Fe)
  • AlSi12Cu1 (Fe)
  • AlSi12 (Fe)
  • AlSi10MnMg
  • ADC6
  • AC4CH
  • AlSigC3
  • LM-24
  • LM-27
  • ENAC 47100
Performance metals

Alloy properties and applications

A380
A380
A380 is one of the most specified aluminium alloys, offering a number of significant benefits.
A383 (ADC12)
A383 (ADC12)
If your component is highly intricate, 383 – also known as ADC12 in Asia – is often used as an alternative to A380.
B390
B390
B390 is an aluminium alloy with high hardness and good wear resistance.
A413
A413
A413 is an aluminium alloy with excellent pressure tightness.
413
413
413 is an aluminium-based alloy used to die cast parts. 413 alloy has a higher magnesium content and a lower iron content than A413.
K-Alloy
K-Alloy
K-Alloy is an aluminium cold chamber die-cast alloy engineered to protect components against severe operating environments.
A360
A360
A360 is an aluminium alloy with excellent pressure tightness and fluidity.

Smarter alloy selection starts here

Use our metal selector tool to explore the mechanical and physical properties of our alloys in greater detail.

Metal selector tool

How our metal selection fosters innovation through customisation

Our advanced materials enable greater design flexibility, enhancing part quality in every project.
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