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    cast aluminum

    Picked up a fresh price sheet the other day, and noticed under the aluminum section there are prices listed for cast aluminum ($.52) and die cast aluminum ($.32). Any thoughts on what the difference is? Yes I know I can just ask them, and I will, but I always like to have a second opinion.

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    I always thought die-cast refered to pot metal (zinc).

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    Die cast is zinc. Cast alum would be BBQ grill tops / bottoms, some patio furniture, etc. Hit it with a hammer and it will break.

    Some where on here is a list of things made of zinc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hobo finds View Post
    Die cast is zinc. Cast alum would be BBQ grill tops / bottoms, some patio furniture, etc. Hit it with a hammer and it will break.

    Some where on here is a list of things made of zinc.
    http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/showt...highlight=zinc
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