Aluminum die castings are all around us. Aluminum is the most common element used in die casting. Aluminum die castings are primarily used in the automotive industry for components in your car. (think engine block and transmission housing).
Other uses include heat sinks, handles, valve bodies, light fixtures and many others.
Additional aluminum alloys available at your request.
Aluminum castings are lightweight and able to withstand the highest operating temperatures of all die cast alloys.
The combination of aluminum’s strength, resistance to corrosion, and heat dissipation properties provides mechanical designers with considerable advantages. At Lakeshore Die Cast, our unique Thin Wall Aluminum Technology expands the possibilities for aluminum die casting across various applications.
Traditionally confined to cold chamber methods, our engineers at Lakeshore Die Cast have pioneered a technology enabling the use of aluminum alloys in hot chamber die casting. This proprietary, high-speed process employs a multi-slide approach, resulting in quicker production cycles and cost savings while maintaining part integrity. Benefits of hot chamber aluminum die casting include reduced porosity, longer die lifespan, and minimized surface irregularities, among others.
This hot chamber capability marks a significant advancement for die casting manufacturers, providing a distinct industry-wide advantage.
Aluminum die casting offers the creation of lighter components with more surface finishing options than other alloys. It also endures the highest operating temperatures among die-cast alloys. Additionally, cast aluminum is highly versatile, corrosion-resistant, and maintains high dimensional stability with thin walls, making it suitable for nearly any industry.
Did you know that over 95 percent of aluminum castings in North America are made from post-consumer recycled aluminum? There is minimal functional difference between primary (pure) and secondary (recycled) aluminum when used in die casting. Secondary aluminum alloys result from blending pure aluminum with materials like magnesium, iron, and copper. Using pure aluminum is rare due to its high extraction cost.
The ease of use in die casting, combined with its lightweight and durability, makes aluminum alloys a preferred choice for designers in almost any industry. Producing secondary aluminum is more cost-effective, requiring only 5 percent of the energy needed for primary aluminum production. Most energy consumption in aluminum die casting is used for heating and re-melting the metal during fabrication. Therefore, at Lakeshore Die Cast, we save time, energy, and money by re-melting in-house.
A380 is among the most frequently specified aluminum alloys, offering numerous significant benefits.
A413 is known for its exceptional pressure tightness.
413 is an aluminum alloy commonly used for die casting components.
K-Alloy is a cold-chamber aluminum die cast alloy designed to safeguard components in demanding environments.
A360 boasts excellent pressure tightness and fluidity.
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