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6082, 5083, 2014 & 2011
Aluminium 6082
Grade 6082 aluminium is a medium strength alloy with very good corrosion resistance. Additions of magnesium, manganese and silicon enhance the mechanical and corrosion resistance properties of 6082 whilst retaining good machinability and weldability. With grade 6082 aluminium offering the highest strength of all the 6000 series it is widely regarded as a material for structural type applications.
Aluminium 5083
Grade 5083 aluminium is a non-heat treatable alloy which has additions of magnesium, manganese and chromium that contribute to the materials exceptional performance in extreme environments.
Grade 5083 offers a high resistance to attack in both seawater and industrial chemical environments.
Commonly used in plate form Alloy 5083 also retains its good strength levels after welding and offers the highest strength of the non-heat treatable alloys.
Aluminium Tooling Plate
The two sides precision machined C250 precision plate with protective foil was developed from almost universally-applicable alloy EN AW-5083 (AlMg4.5Mn0.7). Rolling ingots are used for production, which have a fine-grained, homogeneous structure with only low microporosity created in a modified casting process and specific heat treatments. The result are precision plates which are distinguished by very uniform flatness, high strength and good technical anodising properties.
Aluminium 2014
Grade 2014A aluminium is a heat treatable high strength alloy with a 4-5% copper addition. Produced in bar and profile it is supplied in the fully heat-treated condition for the optimum mechanical properties. Normally stocked in the T6 condition (stress relieved and artificially aged) the2014A offers a high strength vs. density and is commonly used in the aerospace and defence industries for the manufacture of aircraft structures, and truck frames.
Aluminium 2011
Alloy 2011 is known as a free-machining alloy or 'FMA' - this means that the material has excellent machinability and is suitable for use on automatic lathes. The alloy displays poor corrosion resistance and therefore anodizing will be required for additional surface protection. Whilst weldability is also very poor, 2011 aluminium is a highly versatile aluminium. With excellent machinability, the material can be used to produce highly complex and detailed parts.
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Aluminium shines as a good conductor of electricity. This stems from its abundant free-flowing electrons within the atomic structure. This property makes aluminium a popular choice for applications like electrical transmission lines, where efficient current flow is crucial.
Aluminium reigns supreme as the better electrical conductor compared to steel. This is because aluminium has more freely moving electrons within its atomic structure, allowing electricity to flow more efficiently.
Aluminium reigns as the third most common element in Earth's crust, constituting roughly 8% of its soil and rocks. Only oxygen and silicon hold higher abundances. Bauxites is the most common raw material in aluminium production. They are mainly made up of aluminium oxide mixed with some other minerals.
Several welding processes work well for aluminium, including TIG (GTAW), MIG (GMAW), and laser beam welding. Unlike steel, aluminium requires specific techniques due to its properties like:
High thermal conductivity: Aluminium heats up quickly and disperses heat efficiently, making it trickier to maintain a molten weld pool.
Oxidation: Aluminium forms a thin oxide layer that hinders a strong weld. Welders need to remove this oxide layer for proper fusion.
Aluminium's impressive strength-to-weight ratio makes it ideal for situations where weight reduction is crucial. This is why it's widely used in: Transportation, construction, power lines, electrical appliances, drinking cans, outdoor applications, consumer goods, aerospace parts and more...
