This alloy consists mainly of pure aluminium, but also iron, silicon, copper, magnesium, manganese and zinc.
Aluminium is the most commonly used base material in die casting. It is one of the most economical materials for high-volume projects and can be found in all industries.
Main advantages :
Lightness
Very good corrosion resistance
Very good strength-to-weight ratio
High thermal and electrical conductivity
Possibility of good surface treatments
Recyclability