Alumold® 500 is a unique aluminum mold plate that has been successfully substituted for P-20 steel in a multitude of mold applications. Alumold® 500 is a material that more than pays for itself. Through better thermal conductivity, which improves cycle time, ease of machining and polishing, weight reduction compared to steel, dimensional stability, and consistent through-thickness hardness qualities, this material will offer reduced operating costs while delivering you an improved quality of parts. Offered in rolled and forged thicknesses, Alumold® 500 is a driving force that offers more efficiency, better responsiveness, and, most importantly, higher profitability.
- Cast aluminum tooling plate stocked at Alro includes Alca 5 (5000 series cast) and MIC-6 (7000 series cast).
- Mold plate stocked at Alro includes Max-5 (5000 series cast) and Alumold® 500, made by Constellium.
Why Alumold® 500 aluminum mold plate?
- 4 times greater thermal conductivity than P-20
- Twice as light as steel & offers the same features
- Can be machined on existing equipment
- Improved quality of parts
- Polishing & etching 4 to 10 times quicker than steel
- All plates heat-treated & stress relieved
- Accepts numerous surface treatments for increased hardness