Aluminum Alloy Selection
Aluminum Alloy Selection Guide
Alluminum Alloy Selection Guide
Typical Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Alloys (Sand Cast)
|
Properties |
Minimum Tensile Strength (ksi) |
Minimum Yield (ksi) |
Minimum % Elongation |
Minimum Hardness (Brinell) |
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Alloy-Temper |
Standard Value |
Pentz Typical Value |
Standard Value |
Pentz Typical Value |
Standard Value |
Pentz Typical Value |
Standard Value |
|
A356.0T6 |
34 |
38-42 |
24 |
30-32 |
3.5 |
4+-6 |
70-105 |
|
356.0-T6 |
30 |
35-40 |
20 |
25-30 |
3 |
4-6 |
55-90 |
|
357.0-T6 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
535.0-F or T5 |
35 |
36-+40 |
18 |
20-22 |
9 |
10-12 |
60-90 |
|
713.0-F or T5 |
32 |
- |
22 |
- |
3 |
- |
60-90 |
Typical Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Alloys (Permanent Mold)
|
Properties |
Minimum Tensile Strength (ksi) |
Minimum Yield (ksi) |
Minimum% Elongation |
Minimum Hardness (Brinell) |
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|
Alloy-Temper |
Standard Value |
Pentz Typical Value |
Standard Value |
Pentz Typical Value |
Standard Value |
Pentz Typical Value |
Standard Value |
|
A356.0T61 |
37 |
40-45 |
26 |
30-35 |
5 |
7-10 |
70-100 |
|
356.0-T6 |
33 |
- |
22 |
- |
3 |
- |
60-90 |
Values represent properties obtained from average measurements taken from separately cast test bars.
Typical Performance Characteristics of Aluminum Alloys
|
Characteristics |
Dimensional Stability
|
Strength at Elevated Temperature
|
Corrosion Resistance
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Casting Thin Wall and Complex Shapes
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Pressure Tight/Vacuum Tight
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Weldability
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Machinability
|
Fluidity
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Anodized (Appearance)
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Polished (Appearance)
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Electroplating
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Normally Heat Treated
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|
Alloy-Temper |
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A356.0T6 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
Y |
|
356.0-T6 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
4 |
1 |
Y |
|
357.0-T6 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
Y |
|
535.0-F or T5 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
N |
|
713.0-F or T5 |
1 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
N |
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Characteristics are comparatively ranked on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 ranked as superior.
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