Selecting The Most Suitable Material For Your Component
Aluminium
Aluminium is a very versatile material, with excellent corrosion resistance. Material properties can be improved by Heat Treatment.
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View Alloy Details: LM5 LM6 LM9 LM16 LM24 LM25 LM27 LM31
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Zinc
Zinc is twice the density of Aluminium, and has excellent non-spark characteristics.
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View Alloy Details: ZA3 ZA8 ZA12 ZA27
Copper Alloys
Copper alloys, often referred to as gun-metal, is suitable for sand casting.