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Aluminum Castings Calculator
Estimate the value of aluminum castings based on london metals exchange (aluminum index) + casting alloy premium.
Mixed Aluminum Castings
Automotive & Industrial Grade • Medium Value Tier
Estimated Market Price
£2,229
Per Metric Tonne • Nov 2025 Basis
Base Value
£2,116
Premiums
+£112.5
Market Parameters
£2,300
Range: £2,000-2,800/MT
0.92×
Fixed 8% discount for reprocessing requirements.
+£50
+£37.5
+£25
Quality Deductions
-0%
0-5%: Light | 5-10%: Moderate | >10%: Heavy
-0%
Oxides & spinels from mold/melt.
-0%
>0.8% Fe causes severe embrittlement.
-0%
Paint, oil, sand, etc.
-0%
Cold shuts, hot tears, warping.
Pricing Formula
LME Aluminum × 0.92 (alloy/composition adjustment) + Casting composition premiumMarket Reference: LME Aluminum 3M Nov 2025: £2,200-2,400/MT
Alloy Specs: A356/356 (Si: 6-8%, Mg: 0.25-0.45%, Fe: <0.8%)
About this Calculator
Market Basis
London Metals Exchange (Aluminum Index) + Casting Alloy Premium
Typical Value
Varies by market conditions
Pricing Formula
LME Aluminum × 0.92 (alloy/composition adjustment) + Casting composition premiumReady to get started?
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