Metals that can be Cast by different types of Casting Processes
ChinaSavvy, one of the most specialized metal casting companies in China, is able to deliver different types of casting processes. Specialized in the field of metal casting, you will find a number of casting processes below along with the alloys that can be used in the process. Furthermore, we have provided links to the appropriate page for more in-depth information.
Investment Casting
Suitable for the widest variety of alloys, the investment casting process is able to cast the following alloys:
Aluminum Alloys
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A 201 (A02010) Condition: T6 |
354 (A03540) Condition: T6 |
355 (A03550) Condition: T6 |
C 355 (A33550) Condition: T6 (solution heat treated and artificially aged) |
356 (A13560) Condition: T6 (solution heat treated and artificially aged) |
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A 356 (A13560) Condition: T6 (solution heat treated and artificially aged) |
A 357 (A13570) Condition: T6 (solution heat treated and artificially aged) |
514 (A05140) Condition: As casted |
535 (A05350) Condition: As casted |
712 (A07120) Condition: As casted with 3 weeks aging |
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713 (A07130) Condition: As casted with 3 weeks aging |
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For further information on our Aluminum Grade Series, please visit our Aluminum Grades for Sheet Fabrication page
Carbon Steel Alloys
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1010 (G10100) Condition: As casted |
1020 (G10200) Condition: Either as casted or annealed (heat treated) |
1040 (G10400) Condition: Quenched and tempered and/or annealed (heat treated) |
1050 (G10500) Condition: Quenched and tempered and/or annealed (heat treated) |
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1095 (G10950) Condition: Quenched and tempered and/or annealed (heat treated) |
4130 (G41300) Condition: Quenched and tempered and/or annealed (heat treated) |
4140 (G41400) Condition: Quenched and tempered and/or annealed (heat treated) |
4340 (G43400) Condition: Quenched and tempered and/or annealed (heat treated) |
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6150 (G61500) |
8620 (G8620) Condition: Quenched and tempered and/or annealed (heat treated) |
8640 (G8640) Condition: Quenched and tempered and/or annealed (heat treated) |
52100 (G51986) Condition: Quenched and tempered and/or annealed (heat treated) |
Cobalt / High Nickel / Magnetic Steel Alloys
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Cobalt 6 (R30006) Condition: As Casted |
Cobalt 12 (R300012) Condition: As casted |
Nickel B (N10001) Condition: Solution annealed (heat treated) |
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Nickel C (C10002) Condition: Solution annealed (heat treated) |
Nickel X (N06002) Condition: As casted |
"S" Monel (N04019) Condition: Aged and solution annealed (heat treated) |
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Inconel 600 (N06600) Condition: As casted |
Beryllium Nickel 41 C Condition: Solution annealed (heat treated) |
1.0% Si Fe Condition: As casted |
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2.5% Si Fe Condition: As casted |
47-50 Condition: As casted |
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Copper-based alloys
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Sillicon-Brass (C87500) Condition: As casted |
Silicon Bronze (C87300) Condition: As casted |
Phosphor Bronze (C90700) Condition: As casted |
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Navy "G" (C90300) Condition: As casted |
Maganese Bronze A (C86500) Condition: As casted |
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Ductile Iron
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60-40-18 (F32800) Condition: As casted |
65-45-12 (F33100) Condition: As casted |
80-55-06 (F33800) Condition: As casted |
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100-70-03 (F34800) Condition: As casted |
ADI 1 Condition: Austempered (heat treated) |
ADI 2 Condition: Austempered (heat treated) |
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ADI 3 Condition: Austempered (heat treated) |
ADI 4 Condition: Austempered (heat treated) |
ADI 5 Condition: Austempered (heat treated) |
Precipitation Hardened Steel Alloys
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15-5 PH (J92110) Condition:Homogenized, solution treated and aged |
17-4 PH (J92180) Condition:Homogenized, solution treated and aged |
25-5 PH (J933370) Condition: Solution treated and aged |
Stainless Steel 300 / 400 series alloys
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302 CF-20 (JJ92501) Condition: Solution annealed |
303 CF-16F (J92511) Condition: Solution annealed |
304 CF-8 (J92600) Condition: Solution annealed |
304L CF-3 (J92700) Condition: Solution annealed |
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310 CK-20 (S31000) Condition: Solution annealed |
316 CF-8M (J929100) Condition: Solution annealed |
347 CF-8C (J92710) Condition: Solution annealed |
CN-7M (J95150) Condition: Solution annealed |
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410 CA-15 (J91150) Condition: Heat treated - annealed, quenched and tempered. |
416 (S41600) Condition: Heat treated - annealed, quenched and tempered. |
420 CA-40 (J91153) Condition: Heat treated - annealed, quenched and tempered. |
431 CB-30 (J91803) Condition: Heat treated - annealed, quenched and tempered. |
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436 Greek Ascoloy (J91631) Condition: Heat treated - normalized and then tempered. |
440A (S44002) Condition: Heat treated - annealed, quenched and tempered. |
440C (S44004) Condition: Heat treated - annealed, quenched and tempered. |
440F (S44020) Condition: Heat treated - annealed, quenched and tempered. |
Tool steel alloys
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A-2 (T90102) Condition: Heat treated - annealed, quenched and tempered. |
D-2 (T90402) Condition: Heat treated - annealed, quenched and tempered. |
D-3 (T30493) Condition: Heat treated - annealed, quenched and tempered. |
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H-11 (T20811) Condition: Heat treated - annealed, quenched and tempered. |
H-13 (T90813) Condition: Heat treated - annealed, quenched and tempered. |
L-6 (T61206) Condition: Heat treated - annealed, quenched and tempered. |
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M-2 (T11302) Condition: Heat treated - annealed, quenched and tempered. |
M-52 (T11352) Condition: Heat treated - annealed, quenched and tempered. |
O-1 (T91501) Condition: Heat treated - annealed, quenched and tempered. |
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O-6 (T31506) Condition: Heat treated - annealed, quenched and tempered. |
S-1 (T49101) Condition: Heat treated - annealed, quenched and tempered. |
S-2 (T41902) Condition: Heat treated - annealed, quenched and tempered. |
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S-5 (T41905) Condition: Heat treated - annealed, quenched and tempered. |
S-7 (T41905) Condition: Heat treated - annealed, quenched and tempered. |
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You can read an in-depth and detailed description of the various metals than can be investment cast by exploring our Which Metals can be Investment Cast page.
Sand Casting
One of the great advantages of sand casting is that it is able to cast just about any alloy, especially those with a high melting point, such as nickel, titanium and steel.
Metals used in Sand Casting includes:
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Alloy Steel |
Cast Iron |
Aluminum |
Copper |
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Magnesium |
Nickel |
Stainless Steel |
Carbon Steel |
The following alloys are widely used in the sand casting process:
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Aluminum Alloys Melting temperature: 1220 °F (660 °C) |
Cast Steel Melting Temperature:2500 °F (1371 °C) |
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Cast Iron Melting Temperature: 1990-2300 °F (1088-1260 °C) |
Brass Alloys Melting Temperature: 1980 °F (1082 °C) |
You can find a more in-depth discussion on the types of alloys than can be sand casted by visiting our Metals that can be Sand Cast page.
Die Casting
When it comes to this metal casting process, the following metals can be casted:
Aluminum
The following aluminum alloys are used in die casting:
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A380 |
A383 |
A413 |
Magnesium
A fully recyclable, strong alloy, it is almost lighter than plastic. Alloy AZ91D, which is a high purity alloy, is the most widely specified magnesium die casting alloy. It has a shear strength of 140 MPa, a hardness of 62 Brinell and a tensile strength of 230 MPa.
Zinc
One of the easiest alloy to cast using this process, zinc die casting is able to offer a better alternative in terms of cost when compared to fabricated, pressed, stamped and machined parts. The following Zinc alloy compositions are regularly die casted:
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Zamak 2 |
Zamak 3 |
Zamak 5 |
Zamak 7 |
ZA8 |
ZA27 |
Brass
A zinc and copper alloy, brass is used in processes where aesthetically pleasing products are required. Used both as-casted or polished, it has an impact strength of 40 ft/lb, a hardness of 91 Brinell and a shear strength of 37 (psi x 1000).
Other Alloys
Lead and Tin:
Mostly used in instances where special forms of corrosion resistance is required, these alloys boasts with a high density and the ability to deliver parts that have extremely close tolerances.
Copper Alloys:
One of the most expensive alloys to die cast, it boasts with a high dimensional stability, a high strength and a high resistance to wear and corrosion.
For a more in-depth analyses of all the metals that can be die casted, please visit our Die Casting Metals page.
Permanent Mold Casting
One of the many different types of metal casting processes, commonly cast metals within this process includes:
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Magnesium |
Aluminum |
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Copper-base alloys |
Cast Iron |
To learn more about this metal casting process, please visit our Permanent Mold Casting page.
Plaster Casting
Metals mostly used for this casting process includes those with low melting temperatures. Metals commonly used in the plaster mold casting process includes:
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Aluminum |
Zinc |
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