| Aluminum Alloys | Most common, best overall performance. Lightweight, high strength, good thermal conductivity, corrosion resistant, dimensionally stable. | Engine blocks, transmission housings, 3C electronic enclosures, heat sinks, telecom equipment housings. |
| Zinc Alloys | Highest precision, easiest to surface finish. Low melting point, excellent fluidity, can cast extremely thin walls (<1mm), long die life, easy to plate/paint. | Precision electronics (connectors, locks), bathroom hardware, toys, decorative parts, automotive door handles. |