This process can enable the designer to have the strength and lightness of aluminium as well as the ability for thin sections (around 3.5mm) and a comparatively quick production process.
Aluminium pressure die casting exampleMachining of small holes (2 to 3 mm dia) may be necessary however good tolerances are able to be achieved with the casting process.
The main alloy which is used for pressure aluminium die casting are LM24 suitable for general-purpose castings (domestic products, engineering castings etc.) and LM6 for castings requiring thinner sections.
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