Manufacturing
Melting - Casting - Squeeze
Secondary operations - Machining

Squeeze Casting
Die casting process for aluminum components requiring
superior mechanical properties and weldability.

The optimum mechanical properties are achieved
through heath treatment: T-4, T-6.

Castings need to have a minimum wall thickness to ensure proper castability.

Ideal process for structural components.


Typical Properties
Typical values are based on “as-cast” characteristics for separately die cast specimens, not specimens cut from production castings.

Aluminum alloy 383 T6 (heat treated):

Mechanical Properties	Unit	Value
Ultimate Tensile Strength	MPA	330
Yield Strength	MPA	180
Elongation	%	8
Hardness	BHN	80