POPULAR ALUMINUM ALLOY GRADES: A356
Milwaukee Precision Casting, Inc. has the capability of producing aluminum alloy investment castings with an exceptional surface finish and fine detail. We have a reputation as a premier aluminum investment castings foundry.
All of our aluminum alloy investment castings are produced by the use of the precision investment casting process, or lost wax process. We can produce intricate detail that many other foundries are unable to produce. Aluminum alloy casting molds are built exclusively by hand with only the best raw materials that are available. With capabilities of a few grams up to 10 pounds, we produce aluminum investment castings for many diversified industrial markets.
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Aluminum Alloy A356 Casting
Milwaukee Precision Casting, Inc. casts primarily A356 aluminum alloy castings for commercial and industrial applications. Aluminum Alloy A356 is categorized as Cast Aluminum Alloy.
| Alloy | Common Usage | Applications |
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| A356 | Housings, covers, plates Aluminum is lightweight and extremely corrosion resistant like stainless steel |
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Linear Tolerances
The industry standard linear tolerances for any investment casting process are ±.005 per inch of length.
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Geometric Tolerances
Effective part configuration is the critical element in achieving strict tolerances for investment casting parts.
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Aluminum Alloy Heat Treatments
Depending on your needs relative to strength and ductility, we have the capabilities of providing heat treatment.
- T2 (Anneal)
- T4 (Solution Treat & Naturally Age)
- T6 (Solution Treat & Artificially Age)
- T61* (Solution Treat, Quench and Age)
*T61 heat treatment is for maximum strength of up to 40K PSI tensile for aluminum alloy castings. Looking for aerospace quality Aluminum Alloy Castings at a commercial price? Look no further than Milwaukee Precision Casting, Inc. Our metallurgical integrity and surface finish are second to none.
Alloy A356 Composition:
- 92.05% Aluminum (Al)
- 7.00% Silicon (Si)
- 0.35% Magnesium (Mg)
- 0.20% Iron (Fe)
- 0.20% Copper (Cu)
- 0.10% Manganese (Mn)
- 0.10% Zinc (Zn).
Precision Aluminum Investment Castings
Our customers trust and depend on Milwaukee Precision Casting, Inc. for precision aluminum investment castings that are vital to their product lines. Sand castings, forgings, weldment fabrications are frequently converted to aluminum castings to reduce cost.
Milwaukee Precision Castings, Inc. also has the capabilities of offering secondary machining, anodizing/coating, and assembly.
Looking for aerospace quality investment castings at a commercial price? Look no further than Milwaukee Precision Casting, Inc. Our metallurgical integrity and surface finish are second to none.
Please contact us and let us know how we can serve your aluminum investment casting needs.