{"id":6496,"date":"2026-08-31T13:41:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T11:41:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funmak.com\/zamak-vs-aluminum-which-material-to-choose-for-your-pieces\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T09:10:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T07:10:30","slug":"zamak-vs-aluminum-which-material-to-choose-for-your-pieces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funmak.com\/en\/zamak-vs-aluminum-which-material-to-choose-for-your-pieces\/","title":{"rendered":"Zamak vs Aluminum: Which material to choose for your pieces?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Choosing between zamak and aluminum is one of the most common decisions \u2014 and with the greatest impact on cost and performance \u2014 when designing a metal part. Both are versatile materials, but they respond to different needs: while zamak stands out in precision, cost per piece and medium-high series, aluminum gains ground when weight is critical.<\/p>

At Funmak, we’ve been manufacturing zamak parts using die casting since 1992. In this guide, we compare both materials using objective criteria\u2014including where aluminum is the better option\u2014so you can make an informed decision based on facts, not assumptions.<\/p>

Discover all the properties of zamak<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Zamak vs Aluminum: Comparative Table<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Criterion<\/th>\nZamak<\/th>\nAluminum<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Density \/ weight<\/td>\nDenser (~6,6 g\/cm\u00b3) \u2192 heavier parts<\/td>\nLighter (~2,7 g\/cm\u00b3) \u2192 better when weight is critical<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Melting point<\/td>\nLow (~380-390 \u00b0C) \u2192 faster injection cycles and more economical molds<\/td>\nHigh (~660 \u00b0C) \u2192 higher energy and tooling costs<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Dimensional accuracy<\/td>\nExcellent for small and complex parts, very tight tolerances<\/td>\nGood, although generally with slightly wider tolerances in die casting<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Mechanical resistance<\/td>\nHigh compressive strength and good performance in small to medium-sized parts<\/td>\nImproved strength-to-weight ratio in large parts<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Corrosion resistance<\/td>\nGood as a base; excellent with finishes such as chrome plating or paint<\/td>\nNaturally good thanks to its oxide layer<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Production cost\n(medium-high production runs)<\/td>\nVery competitive: fast cycle times, more durable and economical molds<\/td>Higher costs for molds and energy, although this is offset by the higher costs for large or lightweight parts<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Surface finishes<\/td>\nExcellent base for chrome plating, painting, and galvanizing<\/td>\nRequires specific processes (anodizing) for similar finishes<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Recyclability<\/td>\nFully recyclable<\/td>\nFully recyclable<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n