| Aluminum | Brass | Magnesium | Zinc |
Dimensional stability | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Corrosion resistance | Good | Excellent | Fair | Fair |
Casting ease | Good | Fair | Good | Excellent |
Part complexity | Good | Fair | Good | Excellent |
Dimensional accuracy | Good | Fair | Excellent | Excellent |
Die cost | Medium | High | Medium | Low |
Machining cost | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Finishing cost | Medium | Low | High | Low |