Aluminum Alloy Identification...

Originally Posted by AAInt

Yeah, the reality is I may not have access to the best metallurgists where my facility is. I will relay your suggestions to my guy, hopefully it helps.
The UBC alloys used to make soda cans typically contain <%1.0 Fe, is this Fe released when the cans are melted?



I had called Dykast before posting, I was hoping for a second opinion price wise. The quotes I got from them for used molds were pricey. I'll need 15-20 molds initially, perhaps I can find them in Asia(Japan) for less??

As stated by NobleMetalWorks you may be able to adjust the Fe content with the addition of virgin aluminum, it maybe possible that a fluxing agent will accomplish the same task without the additional cost of purchasing virgin material.

Aluminium Flux Guide

I would think that a good manufactured SOW would have some nickel in the alloy used, just saying that my experience with offshore machine castings has not been a great experience.

Do your homework before purchasing.