1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers aluminum-alloy die castings of all compositions. Thirteen of the most commonly die cast alloy compositions are specified, designated as shown in Table 1.
1.2 This specification is not intended for aluminum-alloy die castings used in aerospace applications.
1.3 Alloy and temper designations are in accordance with ANSI H35.1/H35.1(M). The equivalent unified numbering system alloy designations are in accordance with Practice E 527.
1.4 Unless the order specifies the “M” specification designation, the material shall be furnished to the inch-pound units.
1.5 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum and aluminum alloys and their properties in this specification, see Annex A1 and Annex A2.
1.6 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
B179 Specification for Aluminum Alloys in Ingot and Molten Forms for Castings from All Casting Processes
B275 Practice for Codification of Certain Nonferrous Metals and Alloys, Cast and Wrought
B557 Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
B557M Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products (Metric)
B660 Practices for Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and Magnesium Products
B881 Terminology Relating to Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E23 Test Methods for Notched Bar Impact Testing of Metallic Materials
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E34 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum-Base Alloys
E505 Reference Radiographs for Inspection of Aluminum and Magnesium Die Castings
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS)
E607 Test Method for Atomic Emission Spectrometric Analysis Aluminum Alloys by the Point to Plane Technique Nitrogen Atmosphere
E716 Practices for Sampling and Sample Preparation of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition by Spectrochemical Analysis
E1251 Test Method for Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys by Atomic Emission Spectrometry
AMS Standard
AMS-STD-184 Identification Marking of Aluminum, Magnesium and Titanium
ANSI Standard
H35.1/H35.1(M)-2006 American National Standard Alloy and Temper Designation Systems for Aluminum
NADCA Product Specification Standards for Die Castings
G-6-7-09 Die Cast Lettering and Ornamentation
Federal Standard
Fed.Std.No.123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
Military Standard
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage (Military Agencies)
Other Standards
EN14242 Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys - Chemical Analysis - inductively Coupled plasms Optical Emission Spectral Analysis
Keywords
aluminum; die casting; Acceptance criteria/testing--castings; Aluminum alloys (castings)--specifications; Die casting aluminum alloys--specifications; Property limits; UNS A03600 (Aluminum foundry alloy, casting); UNS A03800 (Aluminum foundry alloy, casting); UNS A03830 (Aluminum foundry alloy, casting); UNS A03840 (Aluminum foundry alloy, casting); UNS A03900 (Aluminum foundry alloy, casting); UNS A03920 (Aluminum foundry alloy, casting); UNS A04130 (Aluminum foundry alloy, casting); UNS A05180 (Aluminum foundry alloy, casting); UNS A13600 (Aluminum foundry alloy, casting); UNS A13800 (Aluminum foundry alloy, casting); UNS A14130 (Aluminum foundry alloy, casting); UNS A23900 (Aluminum foundry alloy, casting); UNS A34430 (Aluminum foundry alloy, casting);
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 77.150.10 (Aluminium products)
DOI: 10.1520/B0085_B0085M-09
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