No. 3 alloy is usually the first choice when considering zinc die casting. Its excellent balance of desirable physical and mechanical properties, superb castability and long-term dimensional stability are the reasons why over 70% of all North American zinc die castings are in No. 3 alloy. It is, therefore, the most widely available alloy from die casting sources. ZAMAK No. 3 also offers excellent finishing characteristics for plating, painting and chromate treatments. It is the "standard" by which other zinc alloys are rated in terms of die casting.
| Eastern Alloys, Inc. | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Metal Shapes and Stock |
| Product Number | # 3 |
| Product Name | Die Casting Alloy |
| Type | Zinc; Alloy |
| Shape / Form | Ingot or Billet (optional feature); Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes (optional feature); Standard Sow, Half Sow |
| Specifications | ASTM / ASME |
| Thickness | 1.5 to 18 inch (38.1 to 457 mm) |
| Width / OD | 2 to 22.8 inch (50.8 to 579 mm) |
