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"can You Cast Stainless Steel with Aluminum? " - Malaika - 01-11-2025
Hey folks, I was thinking about casting stainless steel with aluminum. Would such a process be feasible or safe?
RE "can You Cast Stainless Steel with Aluminum? " - DejesusA - 01-11-2025
I believe it's entirely possible to cast different types of metals together; however, you must be cautious because their melting points vary greatly.
RE "can You Cast Stainless Steel with Aluminum? " - Emiliano - 01-11-2025
is correct, stainless steel and aluminum have different melting points. Aluminum melts between 600 and 660 C, while stainless steel melts around 1510 C. Be careful!
RE "can You Cast Stainless Steel with Aluminum? " - Wall - 01-11-2025
There's also the possibility of galvanic corrosion. This can occur when two dissimilar metals come into contact in an electrolyte. Stainless steel and aluminum could be at risk for this.