Capabilities

Aluminum Alloys

Alloy Type	Common Casting Specifications	RATING*
Alloy Type	Common Casting Specifications	Castability	Machinability	Corrosion Resistance	Weldability	Harden by Heat Treat	Magnetic
355	ASTM B-618	1	1	2	2	Yes	No
C355	ASTM B-618	1	1	1	2	Yes	No
356	AMS 4260	1	1	2	2	Yes	No
A356	AMS 4218	1	1	2	2	Yes	No
A357	ASTM B-686	1	1	2	2	Yes	No
D357	AMS 4241	1	1	2	2	Yes	No
535	As Cast	2	1	1	3	Yes	No
40 E	QQ-A-601 (17)	3	1	2	2	No	No

REFERENCE RATING* 1 – Excellent 2 – Good 3 – Fair 4 – Poor