The Casting Alloy and Process Selector (CAPS) has been developed based on best known data and practices for North American metalcasters. To help select a casting process for your component, enter the known data below. The greater the data provided, the more specific your results. Questions…contact PDA Customer service at info@pda-llc.com.

Do you know the Alloy? : Abrasion Resistant Iron Aluminum (100 series) Aluminum Alloy (700 series) Aluminum Alloy (800 series) Aluminum-Copper (200 series) Aluminum-Magnesium (500 Series) Aluminum-Silicon (300 Series) Aluminum-Silicon (400 Series) Austempered Ductile Iron Carbon Steels Cobalt-Base Compacted Graphite Iron Corrosion Resistant Iron Corrosion Resistant Steels Ductile Iron Gray Iron Heat Resistant Iron Heat Resistant Steels High Copper Alloys Lead Low Alloy Steels Magnesium Malleable Iron Manganese Steels Mn/Al-Si Bronze + Cu-Ni Alloys Nickel-Base Red/Yellow Brass/Tin-Bronze Superalloys Titanium Zinc-Base

  Estimated Weight of New Component (in LBS)

  Overall Length (in Inches)

  Minimum Section Thickness (in Inches)

  Maximum Section Thickness (in Inches)

  Minimum Surface Finish Desired (in RMS)

  Maximum Surface Finish Desired (in RMS)

  Estimated Annual Production Volume (in Number of Pieces)

NOTE: The order below is not indicative of which alloy or process is best for your component. Look to the data to help determine the best combination.

NOTE: Please contact your casting supplier for their specific capabilities.