Multi-Configuration Tooling

Upfront cost can be saved on tooling by designing ahead for different configurations.

Upfront cost can be saved on tooling by designing ahead for different configurations. Rather than requiring separate tools, many similar parts can be produced from a single tool by utilizing quick-change components or simple secondary operations.

Aluminum Alloys: Mechanical and Physical Properties

Alloy Designation (ANSI)	Tensile Strength, ksi	Yield Strength (.2% offset), ksi	Elongation, % in 2in.	Hardness,BHN	Shear Strength, ksi	Fatigue Strength, ksi	Impact Strength, ft-lb	Young's Modulus, psi x 106	Density, lb/in3	Melting Range, °F	Specific Heat, BTU/lb °F	Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, μin/in°F	Thermal Conductivity, BTU/ft hr°F	Electrical Conductivity, %IACS	Poisson's Ratio
360.0	43.5	24.7	2.5	75	27.6	20	-	10.3	0.095	1035-1105	0.23	11.6	65.3	30	0.33
369.0	47	28	7	80	-	-	-	-	.095	1040- 1120	.29	12	-	30	-
A360.0	46	23.9	3.5	75	26.1	18	-	10.3	0.095	1035-1105	0.23	11.6	65.3	29	0.33
380.0	46	23.1	2.5	80	23.3	20	3	10.3	0.099	1000-1100	0.23	12.2	55.6	27	0.33
A380.0	47	23.1	3.5	80	26.8	20	-	10.3	0.098	1000-1100	0.23	12.1	55.6	23	0.33
383.0	45	22	3.5	75	27.1	21	3	10.3	0.099	960-1080	0.23	11.7	55.6	23	0.33
384.0	48	23.9	2.5	85	28.9	20.3	-	-	0.102	960-1080	0.23	11.6	55.6	22	-
390.0	40.6	34.8	<1	120	24.5	20.3	-	11.3	0.098	950-1200	0.23	10	77.4	27	-
B390.0	46	35	<1	120	27.7	20	-	11.8	0.098	950-1200	0.23	10	77.4	27	-
392.0	42.1	39	<1	-	25.4	-	-	-	0.098	1030-1250	0.23	11.1	81	27	-
413.0	42.9	21	2.5	80	24.7	18.9	-	10.3	0.096	1065-1080	0.23	11.3	70.1	31	0.33
A413.0	42.1	19	3.5	80	24.7	18.9	-	10.3	0.096	1065-1080	0.23	11.9	70.1	31	0.33
C443.0	33.1	14.1	9	65	21	16.7	-	10.3	0.097	065-1170	0.23	12.2	82.2	37	0.33
518.0	45	28	5	80	29.7	23.2	7	10	0.093	995-1150	0.23	13.4	55.6	24	0.33

Aluminum Alloys: Comparison

Alloy Designation (ANSI)	Resistance to Hot Cracking	Pressure Tightness	Die Filling Capacity	Anti-Soldering to the Die	Resistance to Corrosion	Machining	Polishing	Electroplating	Anodizing	Chemical Oxided Coating	Strength at Elevated Temperatures
360	1	2	3	2	2	3	3	2	3	3	1
A360.0	1	2	3	2	2	3	3	2	3	3	1
380	2	2	2	1	4	3	3	1	3	4	3
A380.0	2	2	2	1	4	3	3	1	3	4	3
383	1	2	1	2	3	2	3	1	3	4	2
384	2	2	1	2	5	3	3	2	4	5	2
390	4	4	1	2	3	5	5	3	5	5	3
B390.0	4	4	1	2	3	5	5	3	5	5	3
392	4	3	1	2	2	5	5	3	5	5	3
413	1	1	1	1	2	4	5	3	5	3	3
A413.0	1	1	1	1	2	4	5	3	5	3	3
C443.0	3	3	4	4	2	5	4	2	2	2	5
518	5	5	5	5	1	1	1	5	1	1	4

Aluminum Alloys: Composition

Alloy Designation (ANSI)	Si	Fe	Cu	Mn	Mg	Cr	Ni	Zn	Ti	Sn	Pb	Each Other	Total Other	Al
360.0	9.0-10.0	2	0.6	0.35	0.4-0.6	-	0.5	0.5	-	0.15	-	-	0.25	Remainder
A360.0	9.0-10.0	1.3	0.6	0.35	0.4-0.6	-	0.5	0.5	-	0.15	-	-	0.25	Remainder
361.0	9.5-10.5	1.1	0.5	0.25	0.4-0.6	0.2-0.3	0.2-0.3	0.5	0.2	0.1	-	0.05	0.15	Remainder
369.0	11.0-12.0	1.3	0.5	0.35	0.25-0.45	0.3-0.4	0.05	1.0	-	0.1	-	0.05	0.15	Remainder
380.0	7.5-9.5	2	3.0-4.0	0.5	0.1	-	0.5	3	-	0.35	-	-	0.5	Remainder
A380.0	7.5-9.5	1.3	3.0-4.0	0.5	0.1	-	0.5	3	-	0.35	-	-	0.5	Remainder
383.0	9.5-11.5	1.3	2.0-3.0	0.5	0.1	-	0.3	3	-	0.15	-	-	0.5	Remainder
384.0	10.5-12.0	1.3	3.0-4.5	0.5	0.1	-	0.5	3	-	0.35	-	-	0.5	Remainder
390.0	16.0-18.0	1.3	4.0-5.0	0.1	0.45-0.65	-	-	0.1	0.2	-	-	0.1	0.2	Remainder
B390.0	16.0-18.0	1.3	4.0-5.0	0.5	0.45-0.65	-	0.1	1.5	0.2	-	-	0.1	0.2	Remainder
392.0	18.0-20.0	1.5	0.4-0.8	0.2-0.6	0.8-1.2	-	0.5	0.5	0.2	0.3	-	0.15	0.5	Remainder
413.0	11.0-13.0	2	1.0	0.35	0.1	-	0.5	0.5	-	0.15	-	-	0.25	Remainder
A413.0	11.0-13.0	1.3	1.0	0.35	0.1	-	0.5	0.5	-	0.15	-	-	0.25	Remainder
C443.0	4.5-6.0	2	0.6	0.35	0.1	-	0.5	0.5	-	0.15	-	-	0.25	Remainder
518.0	0.35	1.8	0.25	0.35	7.5-8.5	-	0.15	0.15	-	0.15	-	-	0.25	Remainder