Aluminum 360.0
AA 360.0 · UNS A03600 · ASTM SG100B
360.0 is an Al-Si-Mg high-pressure die casting alloy (A03600, SG100B, YL104) delivering roughly 172 MPa yield, 324 MPa tensile, 3% elongation and 75 HB in the as-cast F temper, with 113 W/m·K thermal conductivity.
Reference datasheet — 360.0 is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
Values for the F condition
360.0 tempers and conditions
360.0 is supplied in 2 conditions, soft to hard. F is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
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| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A360.0-F | Pick when slightly higher ductility and better corrosion/pressure tightness are needed; iron capped at 1.3 % instead of 2.0 %, at the cost of more die soldering. | 165 | 317 | 3.5 | 75 HB | 29 % IACS |
FDefault As fabricated | Standard supply condition for 360.0 die castings; use for thin-wall, pressure-tight parts needing moderate strength. | 172 | 324 | 3 | 75 HB | 28 % IACS |
What is 360.0?
360.0 is an Al-Si-Mg high-pressure die casting alloy (A03600, SG100B, YL104) delivering roughly 172 MPa yield, 324 MPa tensile, 3% elongation and 75 HB in the as-cast F temper, with 113 W/m·K thermal conductivity. It is chosen for high fluidity, pressure tightness and better corrosion resistance than the Al-Si-Cu die casting alloys, typically for housings, covers and thin-wall parts with walls below 2 mm. Fusion welding of die castings is unreliable because of entrapped gas, solution heat treatment is avoided to prevent blistering, and service is limited to about 150 °C. Decorative anodizing is grey and blotchy; 380.0 is the lower-cost alternative where corrosion resistance matters less. 360.0 has a density of 2.64 g/cm³ (0.0954 lb/in³), lighter than 94% of aluminum grades. It melts at 557°C (1,035 °F). 360.0 has a yield strength of 172 MPa (24.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 324 MPa (47 ksi) — weaker than 55% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 3% and the elastic modulus is 71 GPa (10.3 Msi).
What is 360.0 used for?
- Marine hardware
- Electrical fittings
- Cooking utensils
- Pump housings
Limitations
- Poor heat conductor — 113 W/m·K (65.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 86% of aluminum grades
- Low electrical conductivity — 28 % IACS, worse than 82% of aluminum grades
- Limited formability — 10/100, worse than 80% of aluminum grades
- Limited ductility — 3%, worse than 79% of aluminum grades
- Hard to polish — 45/100, worse than 76% of aluminum grades
360.0 properties
Typical room-temperature values for 360.0-F; bars are the position among aluminum grades.
Physical3
360.0 has a density of 2.64 g/cm³ (0.0954 lb/in³), lighter than 94% of aluminum grades. It melts at 557°C (1,035 °F).
Mechanical12
360.0 has a yield strength of 172 MPa (24.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 324 MPa (47 ksi) — weaker than 55% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 3% and the elastic modulus is 71 GPa (10.3 Msi).
Thermal6
360.0 is rated for continuous service to 150°C (302 °F). It conducts heat at 113 W/m·K (65.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 86% of aluminum grades. Thermal expansion is 21 µm/m·K (11.7 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
360.0 conducts electricity at 28 % IACS, worse than 82% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is good (60/100), better than 62% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 360.0 takes about 195 MJ of energy and emits 12 kg of CO₂ — less than 86% of aluminum grades. Typical recycled content is 85%.
Manufacturability8
360.0's machinability is good (55/100, worse than 59% of aluminum grades); weldability poor (30/100); formability not recommended (10/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the aluminum family
Yield strength against density for every aluminum grade FabDigit runs. 360.0 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with 360.0
Is 360.0 easy to machine?
Machines well with sharp positive-rake carbide or PCD tooling and flood coolant; eutectic Si is abrasive, so avoid HSS for production runs.
Can 360.0 be welded?
Fusion welding is generally not recommended on die castings (entrapped gas causes porosity/blistering); use mechanical fastening, adhesives or friction-stir/laser welding on vacuum-cast parts.
Can 360.0 be formed, bent or molded?
Excellent die-casting fluidity and pressure tightness, suited to walls below 2 mm; solution heat treatment is normally avoided because of blister formation.
360.0 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Si | 9 – 10 | 9.5 |
| Mg | 0.4 – 0.6 | 0.5 |
| FeA360.0: 1.3 max | ≤ 2 | |
| Cu | ≤ 0.6 | |
| Mn | ≤ 0.35 | |
| Ni | ≤ 0.5 | |
| Zn | ≤ 0.5 | |
| Sn | ≤ 0.15 | |
| Tinot always specified | ≤ 0.15 | |
| Others (each/total)per ASTM B85 die-casting limits | ≤ 0.25 | |
| Al | balance |
What surface finishes work on 360.0?
Best finished with chromate/trivalent conversion coating, powder coat or paint; decorative anodizing is grey and blotchy, hard anodize only for wear surfaces.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on aluminum parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Organic Coating
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Aluminum 360.0 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- UNS
- A03600
- ASTM
- SG100B
- Similar grades
- YL104
How much does 360.0 cost?
360.0 is a standard-cost aluminum ($$), cheaper than about 71% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
360.0 — frequently asked
What is 360.0 used for?
360.0 is typically used for marine hardware, electrical fittings, cooking utensils and pump housings. In short: corrosion-resistant die casting alloy; good pressure tightness; thin-wall castability.
What is the yield strength of 360.0?
360.0 has a typical yield strength of 172 MPa (24.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 324 MPa (47 ksi) — weaker than 55% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 2 listed tempers.
Is 360.0 easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (55/100, worse than 59% of aluminum grades). Machines well with sharp positive-rake carbide or PCD tooling and flood coolant; eutectic Si is abrasive, so avoid HSS for production runs.
Can 360.0 be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated poor (30/100). Fusion welding is generally not recommended on die castings (entrapped gas causes porosity/blistering); use mechanical fastening, adhesives or friction-stir/laser welding on vacuum-cast parts.
What surface finishes work on 360.0?
Best finished with chromate/trivalent conversion coating, powder coat or paint; decorative anodizing is grey and blotchy, hard anodize only for wear surfaces.
Can 360.0 be formed, bent or molded?
Excellent die-casting fluidity and pressure tightness, suited to walls below 2 mm; solution heat treatment is normally avoided because of blister formation.
What is the maximum service temperature of 360.0?
360.0 is rated for continuous use to about 150°C (302 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between 360.0-F and 360.0 A360-F?
F is the default condition — standard supply condition for 360.0 die castings; use for thin-wall, pressure-tight parts needing moderate strength. A360-F: pick when slightly higher ductility and better corrosion/pressure tightness are needed; iron capped at 1.3 % instead of 2.0 %, at the cost of more die soldering. Yield strength is 172 MPa in F versus 165 MPa in A360-F.
How much does 360.0 cost?
360.0 is a standard-cost aluminum ($$), cheaper than about 71% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- ASTM B85/B85M — Aluminum-Alloy Die Castings — ASTM International (2018)
- Registration Record of Aluminum Association Alloy Designations and Chemical Composition Limits for Aluminum Alloys in the Form of Castings and Ingot ('Pink Sheets') — The Aluminum Association (2018)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys and Special-Purpose Materials — ASM International (1990)
- NADCA Product Specification Standards for Die Castings — North American Die Casting Association (2018)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.