Compared to traditional die-casting alloys (such as ADC12/A380), pure aluminum die-casting offers a range of unique advantages:
- Excellent Surface Treatment Performance
This is the most prominent advantage. Pure aluminum die-castings are an ideal substrate for anodizing, especially clear or color anodizing. - Superior Corrosion Resistance
Pure aluminum rapidly forms a dense natural oxide film on its surface, providing far better corrosion resistance than traditional die-casting alloys (like ADC12) which contain high levels of copper and iron. This makes it perform better in harsh environments or applications requiring long-term stability. - High Electrical Conductivity
The electrical conductivity of pure aluminum is second only to copper and is much higher than that of commonly used die-casting aluminum alloys (e.g., the conductivity of A380 is only about 28% of pure aluminum’s). This is crucial for components requiring good thermal/electrical conductivity, such as heat sinks, electrical component housings, and conductors. - High Thermal Conductivity
Similar to electrical conductivity, pure aluminum’s thermal conductivity is outstanding, making it an ideal material for manufacturing efficient heat sinks, LED lamp housings, and automotive engine components. - Good Plastic Workability and High Reflectivity
- Ductility: Pure aluminum is soft and has far better ductility than brittle die-casting alloys, allowing for subsequent bending, riveting, and other processing without being prone to cracking.
- High Reflectivity: After polishing, the surface of pure aluminum has very high reflectivity towards light and heat, making it suitable for products like lamp reflectors.
The advantages of pure aluminum die-casting are primarily reflected in its surface treatment, electrical/thermal conductivity, and corrosion resistance. However, its disadvantages lie in its mechanical properties, processing difficulty, and cost.
Crafting the Impossible: Our Custom Pure Aluminum Die-Casting Solution
Many innovative products hit a wall with standard materials. When your design demands both a flawless, anodized finish and specific mechanical performance, conventional die-casting alloys like ADC12 often fall short. They can introduce impurities that lead to uneven coloring and compromise strength.
That’s where we change the game.
We don’t just source aluminum; we engineer it. Through our proprietary foundry process and custom aluminum recipes, we start from raw materials to produce high-purity aluminum ingots tailored for die-casting.
This control at the molecular level allows us to offer a true custom pure aluminum die-casting service. We provide a solution for projects where off-the-shelf materials and standard processes cannot achieve the required surface quality and mechanical properties.
Are you designing a product that demands perfection in both form and function? Let’s talk about making it a reality.