Shenzhen Alu Rapid Prototype Precision Co., Ltd. Industry News Home News Why is zinc used for die casting? Zinc is one of the most popular metals for die casting (especially hot-chamber die casting) for several key reasons:Most Common Zinc Die-Casting Alloysa.Zamak 3 – the “standard” alloy (excellent balance of properties and castability)b.Zamak 5 – slightly higher strength and hardnessc.ZA-8, ZA-12, ZA-27 – higher aluminum content → higher strength and creep resistance (often used in larger or structural parts)When Zinc Is Preferred Over Aluminum or Magnesium