Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys

Aluminium is a light metal; its density is approximately a third of the density of steel.

Pure aluminium forms a thin oxide layer when it comes into contact with oxygen which results in a mat, dull appearance.

By adding alloying agents, e.g. magnesium, silicon, copper and other metals, the mechanical properties can be changed, e.g. for improving the properties for drilling, turning and milling (AW-Al Cu4PbMgMn) or increasing the strength (e.g. for AW-Al Si1MgMn).

Material code (as per DIN EN) AW-Al 99,5 AW-Al Zn5,5MgCu AW-Al Cu4PbMgMn
Material number (as per DIN EN) AW-1050A AW-7075 AW-2007
Material code (as per old DIN) Al 99,5 AlZnMgCu1,5 AlCuMgPb
Material number (as per old DIN) 3.0255 3.4365 3.1645
Versions from stock Rund Platten Bleche Rund Platten Bleche Rund Rohr Vierkant Flach Sechskant
Properties Excellent malleability, good conductivity for heat and electricity, corrosion resistant Hardenable, withstands static stress Good machinability, hardenable
Use

Packaging, electric conductors

Mechanical engineering (tool making, fixture construction, mold making), screws

Drilling, turning, milling quality.

Mechanical engineering, optics, turned parts, milled parts

Dichte
(g/cm³) ca.
2,70 2,80 2,85

 

Material code (as per DIN EN) AW-Al SiMg (A) AW-Al Si1MgMn AW-Al Mg3
Material number (as per DIN EN) AW-6060 AW-6082 AW-5754
Material code (as per old DIN) AlMgSi0,5 AlMgSi1 AlMg3
Material number (as per old DIN) 3.3206 3.2315 3.3535
Versions from stock Rund Rohr Vierkant Vierkantrohr Flach Flachkantrohr Winkel U-Profil T-Profil Rund Rohr Vierkant Flach Bleche Rund Platten Bleche
Properties Hardenable, anodizable, salt water resistant, withstands static stress, good welding properties Hardenable, anodizable, good welding properties, easy to polish, good pressing and deep-drawing properties, corrosion resistant, withstands static stress Not hardenable, limited anodizing properties, good welding properties, salt water resistant, withstands static stress
Use

Pressurized gas container (pipelines, heat exchangers), support structures, windows, doors, blinds/rolling doors, vehicle construction, mechanical engineering, metal goods, furniture, shipbuilding

Construction material.

Pressure containers (as per. *VdTÜV-material data sheets and specifications), Pressurized gas container heat exchanger, support structures, blinds/rolling doors, mining, mechanical engineering (including mold making), metal goods, furniture, foodstuffs industry, shipbuilding, connection elements (screws, rivets)

Apparatus engineering, support structures, roofing, façade cladding, vehicle construction,  mechanical engineering,  metal goods, furniture, foodstuffs industry, shipbuilding, connection elements (screws, rivets), packaging 

Dichte
(g/cm³) ca.
2,70 2,70 2,66