ZAMAK 3

Alloy Digest ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 40 (9) ◽  

Abstract ZAMAK 3 is the most widely used general purpose zinc-base die casting alloy. It provides an excellent combination of strength and ductility. It has good impact strength. It is the designer's first choice for die casting applications. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, tensile properties, and compressive and shear strength as well as fracture toughness and fatigue. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Zn-1. Producer or source: Noranda Sales Corporation. Originally published December 1953, revised August 1966, revised September 1991.

Alloy Digest ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  

Abstract ZAMAK-5 has moderately greater hardness, strength and creep resistance than the most widely used general purpose zinc die casting alloy, ZAMAK 3 (See Alloy Digest Zn-1, September 1991). This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and compressive and shear strength as well as fracture toughness and fatigue. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Zn-2. Producer or source: Noranda Sales Corporation. Originally published as Zamak-5, May 1954, revised February 1992.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1988 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  

Abstract UNS No. A02080 is a heat-treatable casting alloy characterized by good castability, machinability and resistance to corrosion. It is produced by sand casting and is a general-purpose alloy recommended in both the as-cast and heat-treated conditions. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and compressive and shear strength as well as fracture toughness and fatigue. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Al-286. Producer or source: Various aluminum companies.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1967 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  

Abstract ASARCO Z.D.C. No. 7 is a zinc die casting alloy which will be found particularly helpful in casting relatively large, complicated shapes and intricate parts which are not free to shrink in the dies because of cores, slides, etc. and require a hardware finish for subsequent plating or organic finishes. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, tensile properties, and compressive and shear strength as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Zn-10. Producer or source: Federated Metals Corporation, ASARCO Inc..


Alloy Digest ◽  
1982 ◽  
Vol 31 (7) ◽  

Abstract ALUMINUM 380.0 is a copper-silicon type of aluminum die-casting alloy. It has good castability and fairly good machinability; it is the most widely used aluminum die-casting alloy. It has satisfactory strength and ductility. Among the many applications of Aluminum 380.0 are internal combustion engine parts, pressure-tight castings, ornamental castings and machine frames. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, tensile properties, and shear strength as well as fatigue. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: Al-239. Producer or source: Various aluminum companies.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1983 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  

Abstract ALUMINUM 360.0 is a die-casting alloy having excellent castability, good strength and good resistance to corrosion. It is characterized by pressure tightness, resistance to hot cracking, strength at elevated temperatures and ability to be electroplated. It is a general-purpose casting alloy for such items as cover plates and instrument cases. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, tensile properties, and shear strength as well as fatigue. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Al-245. Producer or source: Various aluminum companies.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1953 ◽  
Vol 2 (10) ◽  

Abstract ALUMINUM 218 is an aluminum die casting alloy having excellent combination of high strength and corrosion resistance, also high ductility and finishing qualities. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, tensile properties, and shear strength as well as fracture toughness and fatigue. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, and machining. Filing Code: Al-9. Producer or source: Aluminum Company of America.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1977 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  

Abstract FEDERATED F430 is a heat-treatable aluminum-copper-silicon casting alloy with good castability, machinability and corrosion resistance. It is produced by sand casting and is a general-purpose alloy recommended in both the as-cast and heat-treated conditions. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and compressive and shear strength as well as fracture toughness and fatigue. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Al-118. Producer or source: Federated Metals Corporation, ASARCO Inc.. Originally published September 1962, revised January 1977.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1989 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  

Abstract UNS No. Z33531 is a zinc-base alloy containing about 4% aluminum and 1% copper. It is primarily a die casting alloy, having somewhat higher strength than UNS Z33521. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, tensile properties, and compressive and shear strength as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on low and high temperature performance, and corrosion resistance as well as casting, forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Zn-46. Producer or source: Zinc alloy producers.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1956 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  

Abstract APEX 910 is a magnesium die casting alloy containing about 9% aluminum. It combines good mechanical properties, good casting characteristics, and good resistance to corrosion. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and compressive and shear strength as well as fracture toughness and fatigue. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: Mg-28. Producer or source: Apex Smelting Company.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1975 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  

Abstract ALUMINUM 208.0 is a heat-treatable casting alloy characterized by good castability, machinability and resistance to corrosion. It is produced by sand casting and is a general-purpose alloy recommended in both the as-cast and heat-treated conditions. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and compressive and shear strength as well as fracture toughness and fatigue. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Al-215. Producer or source: Various aluminum companies.


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