Minimum 356-T6 Properties
| Property | 356.0-T6, sand cast | 356.0-T6, permanent mold |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength, ultimate (minimum) | 30,000 psi | 33,000 psi |
| Tensile strength, yield (minimum) | 20,000 psi | 22,000 psi |
| Elongation (minimum) | 3.0 percent | 3.0 percent |
| Density | 2.68 g/cc (0.097 lb/cubic inch) | |
| Magnesium | 0.20 to 0.45 percent | |
| Silicon | 6.5 to 7.5 percent | |
| Iron, maximum | 0.6 percent | |
| T6 heat treatment | Solution treat near 1,000 F, water quench, then age at roughly 310 to 340 F for a few hours; Protocast runs it in house | |
Aluminum Association Standards for Aluminum Sand and Permanent Mold Castings. Not for design; use your drawing specification and test bars from your own castings.
Minimum 357-T6 Properties
| Property | 357.0-T6, permanent mold |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength, ultimate (minimum) | 45,000 psi |
| Tensile strength, yield (minimum) | Not specified |
| Elongation (minimum) | 3.0 percent |
| Density | 2.68 g/cc (0.097 lb/cubic inch) |
| Magnesium | 0.45 to 0.60 percent |
| Silicon | 6.5 to 7.5 percent |
| Iron, maximum | 0.15 percent |
| T6 heat treatment | Solution treat near 1,000 F, water quench, then age at roughly 310 to 340 F for a few hours; Protocast runs it in house |
Aluminum Association Standards for Aluminum Sand and Permanent Mold Castings. Not for design; use your drawing specification and test bars from your own castings.
Typical A380die cast properties Typical Die Cast Aluminum
Typical A380die cast properties Typical Die Cast Aluminum
