Aluminium EN AW 5083
EN AW-5083: A specialist aluminium alloy for tool making, mold making and model making. EN AW-5083 is known for its exceptional performance in extreme environments, it is extremely resistant to attack by seawater and industrial chemical environments. 5083 also retains exceptional strength after welding.
- Cast aluminium
- Surface machined
- PVC coated on both sides
Available forms: sheet, plate, cut lengths, circular blanks.
Chemical Composition
| SI | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Cr | Ni | Zn | Ti | Ga | V | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 4.0 | 0.05 | – | 0.15 | 0.15 | – | – |
| Max | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 4.9 | 0.25 | – | 0.15 | 0.15 | – | – |
| Composition in %, remainder aluminium Material according to EN 573-3:2013 |
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Equivalent grades
| Standard | Designation |
|---|---|
| EN AW | EN AW-5083 |
| EN AW Old | Al Mg4.5 Mn0.7 |
| BS | N8 |
| Italy UNI | 7790 |
| Spain | L-3321 |
| Sweden | 144140 |
| Norway | 17215 |
| France AFNOR | A-G4,5MC |
Features of EN AW-5083
- Surface machined cast plates
- Very good machinability
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Good welding properties
- Low stress and dimensionally stable
Applications:
- Tool making, mold making and model making
- Blow molds and injection molds
- Laminating tools
- Molds for elastomer materials
- Molds and heat-stressed parts
- Molds with welded construction
- Refrigeration technology
Available stock of machined cast aluminium tooling plate EN AW-5083
| Thickness mm | Thickness tolerance mm | Length x Width mm | Length x Width mm | Flatness mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≥ 5 – ≤ 6 | ± 0.075 | 3600 x 1650 | 6000 x 2200 | 0.75 – 0.85 |
| ≥ 6 – ≤ 13 | ± 0.075 | 3600 x 1650 | 6000 x 2200 | 0.35 – 0.43 |
| ≥ 13 | ± 0.075 | 3600 x 1650 | 6000 x 2200 | 0.075 – 0.125 |
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