Choose Carbon steel or Aluminium alloy for Rocker arm in casting?

Considering the  mechanical performance  , C45 is better option for rocker arm than the aluminum alloy , however, C45 is easy to be rusty while aluminum alloy is light with good appearance .but what aluminum alloy is suitable, AlSi7Mg or AlMg10? According to customer’s requirement and the materials parameters, TCC found the close material is AlSi7Mg or AlMg10 for gravity casting. For AlSi7Mg, It is composed of  simple composition, easy melting and casting with good casting performance, good air tightness,…

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