ADC12 / A380 Die-cast Aluminum

ADC12 / A380 belongs to the common Al-Si-Cu series of die-cast aluminum alloys.

Its main characteristics include:

• Good flowability

• Good resistance to thermal cracking

• Good machinability

• Suitable for mass production

• Suitable for complex thin-walled parts

Threading Issues

Chips may be:

• Powdered

• Granular Higher silicon content may increase the risk of tool wear.

Common problems:

• HSS tool wear

• Thread dimensional abnormalities

• Thread shrinkage

UGMIC Evaluable Products

• Thread Mills

• Solid  Carbide Spiral Fluted Taps – J.SpT.SC

• Welded  Carbide Spiral Fluted Taps – J.SpT.WC

• Solid Carbide Straight Fluted Taps – J.StT.SC

• Welded  Carbide Straight Fluted Taps – J.StT.WC