Alloys 355.0 and C355.0 are high-strength alloys used in various applications where castings are usually heat treated for maximum strength. This datasheet provides information on key alloy metallurgy, processing effects on physical and mechanical properties, fabrication characteristics, and application characteristics of these 3xxx series alloys.

This datasheet provides information on key alloy metallurgy, processing effects on physical and mechanical properties, and applications characteristics of Al-Si-Mg high-strength casting alloys 356.0 and A356.0. Figures illustrate the variation of Charpy impact energy in A356-T6 castings as a function of solution time; and room-temperature aging characteristics for aluminum alloy 356.0-T4. Growth and hardness curves for aluminum alloy 356.0-T4 are also presented.

The family of type 357 alloys contain the highest magnesium levels and are used where high strength is required. This datasheet provides information on key alloy metallurgy, fabrication characteristics, processing effects on physical and mechanical properties, and applications characteristics of Al-Si-Mg high-strength casting alloys.

Alloys 242.0 and A242.0 are age-hardenable casting alloys with excellent strength at elevated temperatures. This datasheet provides information on key alloy metallurgy, processing effects on physical and mechanical properties, fabrication characteristics, and application characteristics of these 2xxx series alloys.

The aluminum alloys 383.0, 384.0, and A384.0 are Al-Si-Cu high-strength die-casting alloys suitable for castings with thin walls and large areas. This datasheet provides information on key alloy metallurgy, processing effects on physical and mechanical properties, and fabrication characteristics of these 3xxx series alloys.

Understanding the mechanical properties of aluminum alloys is useful for the designer for choosing the best alloy and establishing appropriate allowable stress values, and for the aluminum producer to control the fabrication processes. This article discusses the nature and significance of mechanical property data and of stress-strain curves detailing the effects of mechanical properties on the design and selection of aluminum alloys. The properties include tensile, compressive, shear, bearing, creep and creep-rupture, fatigue, and fracture resistance properties.

The 206.0, A206.0, and B206.0 alloys (aluminum alloys 2xxx) are structural castings in the heat-treated temper for automotive and aerospace applications where high tensile and yield strengths with moderate elongations are needed. This datasheet provides information on key alloy metallurgy and fabrication characteristics of these 2xxx series alloys, as well as the effects of processing on their typical physical and mechanical properties.

This datasheet provides information on key alloy metallurgy, fabrication characteristics, processing effects on physical and mechanical properties, and applications of Al-Mg high-strength casting alloy 535.0.

Alloy 713.0 is an aluminum-based casting alloy that ages at room temperature to provide high-strength sand and permanent-mold castings. This datasheet provides information on key alloy metallurgy, processing effects on physical and mechanical properties, and fabrication characteristics of this 7xxx series alloy.

This datasheet provides information on key alloy metallurgy, fabrication characteristics, processing effects on physical and mechanical properties, and application characteristics of Al-Si-Mg high-strength premium casting alloy 359.0.

This article summarizes some general alloy groupings by application or major characteristics. The groupings include cast rotor, general-purpose, elevated-temperature, wear-resistant, moderate-strength, high-strength, and high-integrity die casting alloys and cast aluminum alloys bearings. A table lists selected applications for aluminum casting alloys.

The properties of copper alloys occur in unique combinations found in no other alloy system. This article focuses on the major and minor alloying additions and their impact on the properties of copper. It describes major alloying additions, such as zinc, tin, lead, aluminum, silicon, nickel, beryllium, chromium, and iron. The article discusses minor alloying additions, including antimony, bismuth, selenium, manganese, and phosphorus. Copper alloys can be cast by many processes, including sand casting, permanent mold casting, precision casting, high-pressure die casting, and low-pressure die casting. The article provides information on the types of copper castings and tabulates the nominal chemical composition and mechanical properties of several cast alloys.

The combination of high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent mechanical properties, and corrosion resistance makes titanium the best material choice for many critical applications. This article commences with a description of the historical perspective of titanium casting technology. It discusses the various types of molding methods, namely, rammed graphite molding, and lost-wax investment molding. The article provides information on the casting design, melting, and pouring practices, and describes the microstructure, hot isostatic pressing, heat treatment, and mechanical properties of Ti-6AI-4V alloy. It also talks about the chemical milling and weld repair, and describes the product applications of titanium alloy castings. Tensile properties, standard industry specifications, and chemical compositions of various titanium alloy castings are tabulated.

Addition of beryllium, up to about 2 wt″, produces dramatic effects in copper, nickel, aluminum, magnesium, gold, zinc, and other base metal alloys. This article provides information on the chemical composition, microstructure, heat treatment, fabrication characteristics, production steps and physical metallurgy of beryllium-copper, beryllium-nickel, and beryllium-aluminum alloy, and tabulates their mechanical, electrical and physical properties, and temper designations. It describes the important features of this alloy group, including information on safe handling. Additionally, the article presents examples of the beneficial properties of beryllium-copper alloys and quantifies some of the major reasons for their selection for particular applications.

This article discusses the types of squeeze-casting machines and the advantages of squeeze casting. It examines the considerations required for the casting and tooling design process of squeeze-casting. The article describes the various factors that affect the squeeze-cast products and outlines a few of the key process characteristics. It provides information on the applications of squeeze-cast and contains a table that compares the tensile, hardness, and impact properties of select squeeze-cast aluminum alloys with those obtained from conventional casting processes.

Copper alloy castings are used in applications that require superior corrosion resistance, high thermal or electrical conductivity, good bearing surface qualities, or other special properties. Discussing the types and compositions of copper alloy used for casting, this article describes the major factors considered in alloy selection for casting, including raw material cost, castability, machinability, and the bearing and wear properties. It also provides information on the cost of the final product.

High-alloy graphitic cast irons are used primarily in applications requiring corrosion resistance or strength and oxidation resistance in high-temperature service. This article describes the properties, applications and heat treatment processes of high-alloy graphitic cast irons, including austenitic gray irons and austenitic ductile irons. It also provides a discussion on the heat treatment of high-silicon irons for heat resisting and corrosion resisting applications.

The mechanical properties of ductile cast irons are determined largely by the microstructure of the steel matrix in combination with the shape, size, and distribution of the graphite nodules. This article describes the designation of ductile cast irons according to the ASTM International designation system and reviews standard-grade ductile cast irons. An overview of the most commonly used standards related to designation and specification of ductile cast iron is presented in a table. This article discusses the use of low-alloy ductile cast irons at elevated temperatures and the chemical compositions and some mechanical properties of austenitic ductile cast irons. The article concludes with a discussion on heat treatment of austempered ductile iron.

This datasheet provides information on key alloy metallurgy, processing effects on physical and mechanical properties, and application characteristics of Al-Si-Cu-Mg hypereutectic casting alloys 390.0, A390.0, and B390.0. Tool lives for the machining of alloys 380 and 390 are illustrated.