Aluminium Alloy Ingots
ADC12 Aluminium Alloy Ingot
ADC12 is an aluminium-silicon-copper die casting alloy widely used in high pressure die casting. MET ASIA Alloys reviews ADC12 requirements from industrial buyers against relevant producer and supplier capabilities through our trading, sourcing and producer relationships, with chemistry, origin and documentation confirmed on a transaction-specific basis.
Overview
What is ADC12?
ADC12 is a Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS H 5302) aluminium die casting alloy based on the aluminium-silicon-copper system. It is one of the most commonly traded secondary aluminium alloys internationally because it combines good castability with mechanical strength suitable for thin-walled components.
The alloy is normally supplied as notched ingots for remelting in die casting foundries. Equivalent or closely related designations are used in other standards, so buyers should confirm the exact chemistry range expected rather than relying on the designation alone.
Typical characteristics
- Good fluidity and castability for thin-wall high pressure die casting
- Copper content contributes to strength and machinability
- Silicon content supports dimensional stability and reduced shrinkage
- Commonly produced from secondary and recycled aluminium feedstock
Typical applications
- Automotive housings, brackets and transmission components
- Motorcycle and small engine castings
- Electrical enclosures and heat-dissipating parts
- General engineering and hardware castings
Industries served
ADC12 requirements typically originate from the following industrial buyer segments.
Specification information buyers should provide
Accurate requirement definition allows a faster and more reliable capability review. When enquiring about ADC12, please provide:
- Required chemistry range, including silicon, copper, iron, zinc and magnesium limits
- Standard referenced (for example JIS H 5302) or the buyer's internal specification
- Ingot form, weight and packing preference
- Quantity, delivery country, destination port and required delivery period
- Certification, test report and inspection requirements
Grade information on this page is provided for general industrial reference only. It does not constitute a specification guarantee, a stock listing or an offer to sell. Chemistry, tolerances, origin, certification, packing, availability, lead times and commercial terms are confirmed per transaction and remain subject to producer and supplier capability.
Questions
ADC12 — frequently asked questions
What is ADC12 aluminium alloy?
ADC12 is an aluminium-silicon-copper die casting alloy defined under JIS H 5302 and widely used for high pressure die casting. It is valued for castability, strength and machinability in thin-walled components.
Which industries use ADC12?
ADC12 is most commonly used by die casting foundries supplying automotive components, motorcycle and engine parts, electrical enclosures, hardware and general engineering castings.
What information should a buyer provide when enquiring about ADC12?
Provide the required chemistry range or standard reference, ingot form and packing, quantity, delivery country and destination port, Incoterm, required delivery period, and any inspection or certification requirement.
Which ADC12 details require transaction-level confirmation?
Chemistry tolerances, origin, production route, certification, packing, inspection arrangements, availability and commercial terms are confirmed per transaction and are subject to producer capability.
Discuss a specification-driven aluminium requirement
Share your product, grade, quantity, destination and timing. Requirements are reviewed through our trading, sourcing and producer relationships, and commercial details are confirmed per transaction.