ALUMINUM |
ALLOY |
USA |
ASIA |
GERMANY |
UK |
CASTING PROCESS |
CHARACTERISTICS |
Al-Si |
A356 |
AC4C |
|
LM25 |
Gravity cast sand and perm mold |
Good casting and machining characteristics, typically used in heat treated condition |
Al-Si-12Fe |
A413 |
ADC1 |
ALSi12 |
LM20 |
Die Cast |
Excellent pressure tightness |
Al-Si-Mg |
A360 |
ADC3 |
ALSi10Mg |
LM20 |
Die Cast |
Higher corrosion resistance but more difficult to cast |
Al-Si-Cu |
A380 |
ADC10 |
ALSi8Cu3FE |
LM24 |
Die Cast |
Most commom alloy for die casting |
Al-Si-Cu |
A383 |
ADC12 |
|
LM2 |
Die Cast |
Excellent die filling characteristics , strength at elevated temperatures |
|
B390 |
ADC14 |
|
LM30 |
Die Cast |
High hardness, good wear resistance |
There is no substantial difference in the mechanical properties of A360, A380 and A383. |
MAGNESIUM |
ALLOY |
USA |
ASIA |
GERMANY |
UK |
CASTING PROCESS |
CHARACTERISTICS |
|
AZ91D |
|
1729 3.5912 |
2970 Mag 3 |
Die Cast |
33% lighter than aluminum. Excellent strength to weight ratio and corrosion resistance |
STAINLESS STEEL |
ALLOY |
USA |
ASIA |
GERMANY |
UK |
CASTING PROCESS |
CHARACTERISTICS |
CF-8 |
304 |
SUS 304 |
X 5 CrNI 18 10 |
304S16 |
Sand cast, Investment cast, forging |
High strength, excellent corrosion resistance |
CF-8M |
316 |
SUS316 |
X 5 CrNiMo 18 10 |
316S31 |
Sand cast, Investment cast, forging |
Contains molybdenum which increases corrosion resistance |
CA-15 |
410 |
SUS410 |
X10Cr13 |
410S21 |
Sand cast, Investment cast, forging |
|
IC 440C |
440C |
SUS440C |
X105CrMo17 |
|
Sand cast, Investment cast, forging |
High hardness and toughness grade, sometimes used in cutting tools |
630 |
17-4PH |
|
X5CrNiCuNb17-4-4 |
|
Sand cast, Investment cast, forging |
High strength and hardness, Good corrosion resistance. Used in aerospace and chemical processing |
GRAY IRON |
ALLOY |
USA |
ASIA |
GERMANY |
UK |
CASTING PROCESS |
CHARACTERISTICS |
20,000 PSI (Tensile) |
A48, Class 20 B |
HT 150 FC 100 |
GG10 |
Grade 100 |
Sand casting, Shell Molded |
Gray iron is available in several strength grades. Excellent noise and vibration damping. Good machinability. |
25,000 PSI |
A48, Class 25 B |
HT 150 FC150 |
GG15 |
Grade 150 |
30,000 PSI |
A48, Class 30 B |
HT 200 FC200 |
GG20 |
Grade 200 |
35,000 PSI |
A48, Class 35 B |
HT 250 FC 250 |
GG25 |
Grade 250 |
40,000 PSI |
A48, Class 40B |
HT 300 FC300 |
GG30 |
Grade 300 |
DUCTILE IRON |
ALLOY |
USA |
ASIA |
GERMANY |
UK |
CASTING PROCESS |
CHARACTERISTICS |
60,000 PSI |
A536, 60-40-18 |
QT 400-18 FCD400 |
GGG40 |
400/17 |
Sand Casting, Shell Molding |
Also referred to as nodular iron. Comparable to some carbon steels in strength. Higher tensile and fatique strength than gray iron. Excellent shock and impact loading. |
65,000 PSI |
A536, 65-45-12 |
QT 450-10 FCD450 |
GGG45 |
420/12 |
70,000 PSI |
A536, 70-50-05 |
QT 500-7 FCD500 |
GGG50 |
500/7 |
80,000 PSI |
A536, 80-55-06 |
QT 600-3 FCD600 |
GGG60 |
600/7 |
100,000 PSI |
A536, 100-70-03 |
QT 700-2 FCD700 |
GGG70 |
700/2 |
120,000 PSI |
A536, 120-90-02 |
QT800-2 FCD 800 |
GGG80 |
800/2 |
BAR STOCK |
ALLOY |
USA |
ASIA |
GERMANY |
UK |
CASTING PROCESS |
CHARACTERISTICS |
1010 |
1010 |
10 |
Ck10 |
040A10 |
Lower strength steels, higher ductility, lower cost |
Carbon steel |
1020 |
1020 |
20 S20C |
C22 |
050A20 |
Carbon steel |
1045 |
1045 |
45 S45C |
C45 |
080M46 |
Better mechanical properties than low carbon steels |
Carbon steel |
4140 |
4140 |
42CrMo SCM440 |
42CrMo4 |
708A42 |
Good combination of strength, toughness and wear resistance |
Alloy Steel |
15CrMo |
A-387Cr B |
15CRMo STC42 |
16CrMo44 |
1653 |
Heavy duty structural and mechincal components |
Alloy Steel |
20CrMo |
4118, 4119 |
20CrMo SCT42 |
20CrMo44 |
CDS12 |
Alloy Steel |
20Cr |
5120 |
20Cr SCr420H |
20Cr4 |
527A19 |
Case hardening steels used for high stress parts such as gears and shafts |
Alloy Steel |
40Cr |
5140 |
40Cr SCr440 |
41Cr4 |
520M40 |
Alloy Steel |
* The alloys listed are common alloys but are not the only ones CMT can provide. Please contact CMT for alloy information not listed. |