Alloys
Alloy Selection
| Alloy | Fluidity | Resistance To Hot Cracking | Pressure Tighness | Normally Heat Treated | Strength At Elevated Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 319 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Optional | 3 |
| 355 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Yes | 2 |
| C355 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Yes | 2 |
| 356 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Yes | 3 |
| A356 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Yes | 3 |
| 357 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Yes | 3 |
| A357 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Yes | 2 |
| 535 | 5 | 4 | 5 | Optional | 3 |
| 712 | 3 | 5 | 4 | No | 4 |
| 771 | 3 | 4 | 4 | Yes | 4 |
| Alloy | Corrosion Resistance | Machinability | Polishing | Anodizing Appearance | Weldability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 319 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 355 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| C355 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 356 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| A356 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 357 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| A357 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 535 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 712 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 771 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |