Aluminum is a lightweight material known for its corrosion resistance and ease of machining. When strengthened through additional alloying and heat treat conditioning, aluminum becomes a material that provides strength similar to mild, low carbon alloy steel, making it ideal for a range of aluminum casting applications. It is because of these physical and mechanical property improvements that aluminum alloy castings are being more commonly used in various environmental conditions throughout many industries.

The fluidity of aluminum alloys provides the component designer to use thin-walled sections when needed and to enable complex part design. To maximize strength, support webbing can be used to provide rigidity in critical areas. Its low melting point and rapid heat transfer also results in shorter casting cycles and decreased production time. Aluminum alloy casting is a highly versatile process that provides a range of additional benefits, including:

• High strength-to-weight ratio
• Excellent chemical stability
• Superior corrosion resistance
• Resistance to high temperatures
• Outstanding thermal and electrical conductivity
• Smooth as-cast surface finish