Aluminium casting alloys
A356.0 (UNS A13560) chemical composition
Aluminium casting alloy A356.0
The Aluminum Association AlSi7Mg casting alloy with low iron and impurity limits, giving better ductility than higher-iron variants. Normally used heat-treated for structural, pressure-tight and marine castings.
- Designation
- A356.0
- Material no.
- UNS A13560
- Standard
- Aluminum Association
- Also known as
- A356, AlSi7Mg0.3 type
- Family
- Aluminium casting alloys
Chemical composition (mass %)
| Element | min | max |
|---|---|---|
| SiSilicon | 6.50 | 7.50 |
| MnManganese | – | 0.10 |
| CuCopper | – | 0.20 |
| TiTitanium | – | 0.20 |
| FeIron | – | 0.20 |
| ZnZinc | – | 0.10 |
| MgMagnesium | 0.25 | 0.45 |
| AlAluminium | remainder | |
Basis of values: Limits per Aluminum Association.
We cast A356.0
We sand cast these aluminium alloys and machine the castings in the group's own CNC machine shop; the chemistry is verified by spectrometer and EN 10204 3.1 certificates are available.
- Sand casting at our foundry in Mandra, Attica; centrifugal casting for bushings, sleeves and liners
- Heat treatment at the foundry (water, oil or air quench); CNC machining in our machine shop in Perama
- Spectrometer analysis of every heat, mechanical testing and NDT
- EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificates; ISO 9001 (both plants) and ISO 14001 (foundry) certified
Other grades in this family
For information only, without warranty: limits per the cited standard or, where stated, typical or house values; ≈ marks a comparable grade, not an equivalent. The current edition of the standard, the purchase order and the drawing govern.