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Aluminum alloy and method for making die cast products

US5573606A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 1995
Grant dateNov 12, 1996
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20834
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to an aluminum base die casting alloy having substantially improved mechanical properties, and a method for making die cast products from the alloy. More particularly the improved aluminum based alloy comprises 2.5-4.0% by weight magnesium, 0.2-0.6% by weight manganese, 0.25-0.6% by weight iron, 0.2-0.45% by weight silicon, less than 0.003% by weight beryllium with the remainder being aluminum.

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