Aluminum Plate for High-Temperature Tooling Applications

Ellwood Specialty Metals is showcasing its EllCast 2 aluminum plate. This modified Alloy 2618 is designed for high-temperature applications up to 300°C (575°F).

EllCast 2 offers machinability properties with dimensional stability, which Ellwood claims makes it suitable for a wide range of industries. Its high strength at elevated temperatures, combined with high thermal fatigue resistance, hardness and polishability, reportedly makes EllCast 2 a good choice for critical applications.

EllCast 2 aluminum plate offers strength at elevated temperatures and dimensional stability during machining. It maintains an equiaxial fine grain structure and consistent properties throughout the entire plate, making it suitable for polished surface applications. EllCast accepts anodized, nickel and other coatings, as well as mold finishes and textures. Moreover, it provides good welding characteristics.

EllCast 2 aluminum plate is suitable for a variety of applications, including injection molding, structural foam, composite tooling, reaction injection molding (RIM), resin transfer molding (RTM), rubber molds, blow molding, rotational molding, automotive, aerospace and thermoforming.