Cross-reference tables for DIN aluminium cast alloys

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Understanding DIN 1725 Standard for Aluminum Cast Alloys

The DIN 1725 standard specification provides a comprehensive framework for aluminum cast alloy designations, establishing both alphanumeric and numeric temper designation systems. This standardization ensures consistency across various aluminum casting processes and facilitates international trade and manufacturing coordination.

Aluminum Casting Processes and Designation Systems

The DIN 1725 standard covers three primary aluminum casting processes, each requiring specific designation considerations:

Sand Castings: Traditional casting method using sand molds, requiring specific temper designations for optimal mechanical properties.

Gravity Die Castings: Process utilizing permanent molds with gravity feeding, demanding precise material specifications for consistent quality.

Pressure Die Castings: High-pressure casting technique requiring specialized aluminum alloy designations for enhanced performance characteristics.

Cross-Reference Applications in Industrial Settings

These cross-reference tables serve multiple industrial applications, enabling manufacturers to accurately specify DIN aluminum cast alloys across different production environments. The standardized designation system facilitates quality control, material procurement, and technical documentation processes.

Implementation Guidelines for DIN 1725 Standards

Proper implementation of DIN 1725 aluminum cast alloy designations requires understanding both alphanumeric and numeric systems. This dual designation approach ensures compatibility with various international standards while maintaining German engineering precision.

Table 1. Alphanumeric and numeric temper designations for aluminum cast alloys according to DIN 1725 standard specification

Alphanumeric designation (Kurzzeichen)	Numeric designation (Werkstoff-nummer)
G-AlSi12	3.2581.01
G-AlMg3	3.3541.01
G-AlSi12g	3.2581.44
GK-AlMg3	3.3541.02
GK-Alsi12	3.2581.02
G-AlMg3Si	3.3241.01
GK-AlSi12g	3.2581.45
G-AlMg3Si wa	3.3241.61
GD-AlSi12	3.2582.05
GK-AlMg3Si	3.3241.02
G-AlSi12(Cu)	3.2583.01
GK-AlMg3Si wa	3.3241.62
GK-AlSi12(Cu)	3.2583.02
G-AlMg3(Cu)	3.3543.01
GD-AlSi12(Cu)	3.2982.05
GK-AlMg3(Cu)	3.3543.02
G-AlSi10Mg	3.2381.01
G-AlMg5	3.3561.01
G-AlSi10Mg wa	3.2381.61
GK-AlMg5	3.3561.02
GK-AlSi10Mg	3.2381.02
G-AlMg5Si	3.3261.01
GK-AlSi10Mg wa	3.2381.62
GK-AlMg5Si	3.3261.02
GD-AlSi10Mg	3.2382.05
GD-AlMg9	3.3292.05
G-AlSi10Mg (Cu)	3.2382.01
G-AlMg10 ho	3.3591.43
G-AlSi10Mg (Cu) wa	3.2383.61
G-AlSi9Mg wa	3.2373.61
GK-AlSi10Mg(Cu)	3.2383.02
GK-AlSi9Mg wa	3.2373.62
GK-AlSi10Mg(Cu)wa	3.2383.62
G-AlSi7Mg wa	3.2371.61
GD-AlSi10Mg(Cu)	3.2983.05
GK- AlSi7Mg wa	3.2371.62
G-AlSi8Cu3	3.2161.01
G-AlCu4Ti ta	3.1841.63
GK-AlSi8Cu3	3.2161.02
G-AlCu4Ti wa	3.1841.61
GD-AlSi8Cu3	3.2162.05
GK-AlCu4Ti ta	3.1841.64
G-AlSi6Cu4	3.2151.01
GK-AlCu4Ti wa	3.1841.62
GK-AlSi6Cu4	3.2151.02
G-AlCu4TiMg ka	3.1371.41
GD-AlSi6Cu4	3.2152.05
G-AlCu4TiMg wa	3.1371.61
G-AlSi5Mg	3.2341.01
GK-AlCu4TiMg ka	3.1371.42
G-AlSi5Mg ka	3.2341.41
GK-AlCu4TiMg wa	3.1371.62
G-AlSi5Mg wa	3.2341.61
GK-AlSi5Mg	3.2341.02
GK-AlSi5Mg ka	3.2341.42
GK-AlSi5Mg wa	3.2341.62