http://www.taiwan-die-casting.com/technology.asp Category and Part Number of the die-casting alluminium alloy | Part Number | References | Alloy | Similar Alloy | Features | Application | ADC 1 | AI-Si | AA A 413.0 | High corrosion resistance, easy to die cast, but with low durability under pressure. | Car frame, front wheel disc, inner liner for auto bread baker. | ADC 3 | AI-Si-Mg | AA A 360.0 | Excellent anti-impact value and anti-pressure ability, high corrosion resistance, but difficult for die casting. | Fly wheel cover, crank case and fly wheel for car, impeller blade for boats. | ADC 5 | AI-Mg | AA 518.0 | Excellent corrosion resistance, high anti-impact value, but difficult for die casting. | machine arm, impeller blade for boat, fishing tackle, wrench, spool, thread roller. | ADC 6 | AI-Mg | AA 515.0 | Excellent corrosion resistance, but not easy for die casting. | Vehicle brake handle, impeller blade for boats. Crank case, water pump, disk unit. | ADC 10 | AI-Si-Cu | AA B 380.0 | Excellent mechanical properties, easy for cutting and die casting | Carburetor, cylinder, cylinder lid, absorber, engine gear box, side cover, agricultural gear box, crank case lid, otor, needle machine frame, needle machine head, fishing tackle, pivot, upper lid and lower lid of gas adjuster, divider. | ADC 10 Z | AI-Si-Cu | AA A 380.0 | Excellent mechanical properties, but with low corrosion resistance and friable after die casting. | ADC 12 | AI-Si-Cu | AA 383.0 | Excellent mechanical properties, easy for cutting and die casting. | ADC 12 Z | AI-Si-Cu | AA 383.0 | Corrosion resistance, easy for die casting. | ADC 14 | AI-Si-Cu | AA B390.0 | Excellent instant abrasion resistance, easy for die casting, high durability under pressure, but with low extensibility. | Oil pump for cars, inserted parts for vehicles, parts for clutch case. | |