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OEM Casting and Forging

Casting Materials Guide

Here, we introduce some of the key characteristics of the main materials we use for casting parts.

ADC3
An Al-Si-Mg alloy for die-casting, it is well-suited to elongation and has excellent corrosion resistance, heat resistance, etc.

Parts using ADC3

Frame

Cast Wheels

Bottom Cowling

Lower Unit

ADC12
An Al-Si-Cu alloy for die-casting, it is the most commonly used material.

Parts using ADC12

Crankcase

Air Scoops

Cylinder Block

AC4B
An Al-Si-Cu alloy for mold casting, it is the most commonly used material.

Parts using AC4B

Cylinder Block

Cylinder Head

Cylinder Head

Intake Manifold

AC4C
An Al-Si-Mg alloy for mold casting, it is well-suited to elongation and has excellent corrosion resistance, heat resistance, etc.

Parts using AC4C

Cylinder Head

Outer Fork Tubes

Swingarm

Cylinder Head (1)

Cylinder Head (2)

Aluminum Cylinder Heads for Diesel Engines

AC4CH
An Al-Si-Mg alloy for mold casting, it has standout elongation qualities, but also excellent corrosion and heat resistance.

Parts using AC4CH

Hollow Frame Parts

Cast Wheels

MD2B（AM60）
An alloy for magnesium casting, it is well-suited to elongation and has excellent strength, etc.

Parts using MD2B（AM60）

Cast Magnesium Wheels

MD1B（AZ91）
An alloy for magnesium casting, it is the most commonly used material.