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EN AW-2024

Round bar

A technical illustration of the product with dimensions of the material EN AW-2024 from the material Aluminum in the shape Round bar
  • Form Round bar
  • Material Aluminum
  • Material EN AW-2024
  • Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Cu4 Mg1
  • DIN 3.1355

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Areas of application

Machine construction

High-strength constructions

Aerospace

Areas of application

Military technology

Features of this material

  • Good machinability
  • High strength
  • Curable

Information about the material

  • Aviation
    Aviation No
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (to) 0.1
    Cu (from) 3.8
    Cu (to) 4.9
    Fe (to) 0.5
    Mg (from) 1.2
    Mg (to) 1.8
    Mn (from) 0.3
    Mn (to) 0.9
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.5
    Ti footnote reference f)
    Ti (to) 0.15
    Total 0,15 a) b) f)
    Zn (to) 0.25
    Zr footnote reference f)

    a) Includes all listed elements for which no limits are specified. b) The sum of these "other additions", whose mass fraction is individually 0.010% or more, is expressed with two decimal places before the sum. f) A sum limit for Zr + Ti of 0.25 max. applies to forged or extruded products, if this value has been agreed between supplier and buyer.

  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 2
    Chromating 2
    Cleaning / degreasing 2
    Hard anodising 3
    Phosphating 2
    Pickling 2
    Shining 4.5
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Cutting
    Laser cutting 4.5
    Plasma cutting 4.5
    Sawing 2
    Shear cutting 2
    Waterjet cutting 1
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 3
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 5
    Impact extrusion 4
    Impact extrusion conditions O
    Open die forging 3
    Press 3
    Press conditions O
    Upsetting (Conditional) 4
    Upsetting conditions O
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions Cooling conditions 30°C/h to
    250°C, below 250°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition Storage at room temperature T3...; T4...., or
    Cold ageing max. 8 d
    Cold ageing min. 5 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 16 h
    Heating temperature max. 195 °C
    Heating temperature min. 180 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 505 °C
    Solution annealing min. 495 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4
    Eroding 1
    Etching 2
    hardened 2
    Photo etching 2
    soft annealed 3
  • Material
    Colorcode Reinorange (RAL 2004)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Cu4 Mg1
    DIN 3.1355
    DIN (old designation) Al Cu Mg2
    France AFNOR A-U4G1
    Italy UNI 9002/4
    Norway -
    Spain L-3140
    Sweden -
    United Kingdom BS L97
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Blasting 1
    Brushing 2
    Dessinating 1
    Grinding 2
    Polishing 1
  • Metallic coating
    Galvanising 2
    Nickel coating 1
    Thermal spraying 3
  • Organic coating
    Enamelling 5
    Laminating 2
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 22.9 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 23.8 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 24.7 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.1 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.77 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 21 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 18 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 73 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.4 GPa
    Specific heat 875 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 150 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 3
    Soft soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Friction stir welding 2
    Friction welding 2
    Gas 5
    Laser 5
    MIG 5
    Plasma 5
    Resistance spot welding 1
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation No
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (to) 0.1
    Cu (from) 3.8
    Cu (to) 4.9
    Fe (to) 0.5
    Mg (from) 1.2
    Mg (to) 1.8
    Mn (from) 0.3
    Mn (to) 0.9
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.5
    Ti footnote reference f)
    Ti (to) 0.15
    Total 0,15 a) b) f)
    Zn (to) 0.25
    Zr footnote reference f)

    a) Includes all listed elements for which no limits are specified. b) The sum of these "other additions", whose mass fraction is individually 0.010% or more, is expressed with two decimal places before the sum. f) A sum limit for Zr + Ti of 0.25 max. applies to forged or extruded products, if this value has been agreed between supplier and buyer.

  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 2
    Chromating 2
    Cleaning / degreasing 2
    Hard anodising 3
    Phosphating 2
    Pickling 2
    Shining 4.5
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Cutting
    Laser cutting 4.5
    Plasma cutting 4.5
    Sawing 2
    Shear cutting 2
    Waterjet cutting 1
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 3
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 5
    Impact extrusion 4
    Impact extrusion conditions O
    Open die forging 3
    Press 3
    Press conditions O
    Upsetting (Conditional) 4
    Upsetting conditions O
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions Cooling conditions 30°C/h to
    250°C, below 250°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition Storage at room temperature T3...; T4...., or
    Cold ageing max. 8 d
    Cold ageing min. 5 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 16 h
    Heating temperature max. 195 °C
    Heating temperature min. 180 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 505 °C
    Solution annealing min. 495 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4
    Eroding 1
    Etching 2
    hardened 2
    Photo etching 2
    soft annealed 3
  • Material
    Colorcode Reinorange (RAL 2004)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Cu4 Mg1
    DIN 3.1355
    DIN (old designation) Al Cu Mg2
    France AFNOR A-U4G1
    Italy UNI 9002/4
    Norway -
    Spain L-3140
    Sweden -
    United Kingdom BS L97
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Blasting 1
    Brushing 2
    Dessinating 1
    Grinding 2
    Polishing 1
  • Metallic coating
    Galvanising 2
    Nickel coating 1
    Thermal spraying 3
  • Organic coating
    Enamelling 5
    Laminating 2
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 22.9 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 23.8 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 24.7 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.1 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.77 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 21 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 18 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 73 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.4 GPa
    Specific heat 875 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 150 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 3
    Soft soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Friction stir welding 2
    Friction welding 2
    Gas 5
    Laser 5
    MIG 5
    Plasma 5
    Resistance spot welding 1
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation No
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (to) 0.1
    Cu (from) 3.8
    Cu (to) 4.9
    Fe (to) 0.5
    Mg (from) 1.2
    Mg (to) 1.8
    Mn (from) 0.3
    Mn (to) 0.9
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.5
    Ti footnote reference f)
    Ti (to) 0.15
    Total 0,15 a) b) f)
    Zn (to) 0.25
    Zr footnote reference f)

    a) Includes all listed elements for which no limits are specified. b) The sum of these "other additions", whose mass fraction is individually 0.010% or more, is expressed with two decimal places before the sum. f) A sum limit for Zr + Ti of 0.25 max. applies to forged or extruded products, if this value has been agreed between supplier and buyer.

  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 2
    Chromating 2
    Cleaning / degreasing 2
    Hard anodising 3
    Phosphating 2
    Pickling 2
    Shining 4.5
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Cutting
    Laser cutting 4.5
    Plasma cutting 4.5
    Sawing 2
    Shear cutting 2
    Waterjet cutting 1
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 3
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 5
    Impact extrusion 4
    Impact extrusion conditions O
    Open die forging 3
    Press 3
    Press conditions O
    Upsetting (Conditional) 4
    Upsetting conditions O
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions Cooling conditions 30°C/h to
    250°C, below 250°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition Storage at room temperature T3...; T4...., or
    Cold ageing max. 8 d
    Cold ageing min. 5 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 16 h
    Heating temperature max. 195 °C
    Heating temperature min. 180 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 505 °C
    Solution annealing min. 495 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4
    Eroding 1
    Etching 2
    hardened 2
    Photo etching 2
    soft annealed 3
  • Material
    Colorcode Reinorange (RAL 2004)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Cu4 Mg1
    DIN 3.1355
    DIN (old designation) Al Cu Mg2
    France AFNOR A-U4G1
    Italy UNI 9002/4
    Norway -
    Spain L-3140
    Sweden -
    United Kingdom BS L97
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Blasting 1
    Brushing 2
    Dessinating 1
    Grinding 2
    Polishing 1
  • Metallic coating
    Galvanising 2
    Nickel coating 1
    Thermal spraying 3
  • Organic coating
    Enamelling 5
    Laminating 2
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 22.9 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 23.8 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 24.7 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.1 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.77 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 21 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 18 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 73 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.4 GPa
    Specific heat 875 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 150 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 3
    Soft soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Friction stir welding 2
    Friction welding 2
    Gas 5
    Laser 5
    MIG 5
    Plasma 5
    Resistance spot welding 1
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation No
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (to) 0.1
    Cu (from) 3.8
    Cu (to) 4.9
    Fe (to) 0.5
    Mg (from) 1.2
    Mg (to) 1.8
    Mn (from) 0.3
    Mn (to) 0.9
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.5
    Ti footnote reference f)
    Ti (to) 0.15
    Total 0,15 a) b) f)
    Zn (to) 0.25
    Zr footnote reference f)

    a) Includes all listed elements for which no limits are specified. b) The sum of these "other additions", whose mass fraction is individually 0.010% or more, is expressed with two decimal places before the sum. f) A sum limit for Zr + Ti of 0.25 max. applies to forged or extruded products, if this value has been agreed between supplier and buyer.

  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 2
    Chromating 2
    Cleaning / degreasing 2
    Hard anodising 3
    Phosphating 2
    Pickling 2
    Shining 4.5
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Cutting
    Laser cutting 4.5
    Plasma cutting 4.5
    Sawing 2
    Shear cutting 2
    Waterjet cutting 1
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 3
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 5
    Impact extrusion 4
    Impact extrusion conditions O
    Open die forging 3
    Press 3
    Press conditions O
    Upsetting (Conditional) 4
    Upsetting conditions O
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions Cooling conditions 30°C/h to
    250°C, below 250°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition Storage at room temperature T3...; T4...., or
    Cold ageing max. 8 d
    Cold ageing min. 5 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 16 h
    Heating temperature max. 195 °C
    Heating temperature min. 180 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 505 °C
    Solution annealing min. 495 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4
    Eroding 1
    Etching 2
    hardened 2
    Photo etching 2
    soft annealed 3
  • Material
    Colorcode Reinorange (RAL 2004)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Cu4 Mg1
    DIN 3.1355
    DIN (old designation) Al Cu Mg2
    France AFNOR A-U4G1
    Italy UNI 9002/4
    Norway -
    Spain L-3140
    Sweden -
    United Kingdom BS L97
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Blasting 1
    Brushing 2
    Dessinating 1
    Grinding 2
    Polishing 1
  • Metallic coating
    Galvanising 2
    Nickel coating 1
    Thermal spraying 3
  • Organic coating
    Enamelling 5
    Laminating 2
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 22.9 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 23.8 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 24.7 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.1 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.77 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 21 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 18 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 73 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.4 GPa
    Specific heat 875 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 150 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 3
    Soft soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Friction stir welding 2
    Friction welding 2
    Gas 5
    Laser 5
    MIG 5
    Plasma 5
    Resistance spot welding 1
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation No
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (to) 0.1
    Cu (from) 3.8
    Cu (to) 4.9
    Fe (to) 0.5
    Mg (from) 1.2
    Mg (to) 1.8
    Mn (from) 0.3
    Mn (to) 0.9
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.5
    Ti footnote reference f)
    Ti (to) 0.15
    Total 0,15 a) b) f)
    Zn (to) 0.25
    Zr footnote reference f)

    a) Includes all listed elements for which no limits are specified. b) The sum of these "other additions", whose mass fraction is individually 0.010% or more, is expressed with two decimal places before the sum. f) A sum limit for Zr + Ti of 0.25 max. applies to forged or extruded products, if this value has been agreed between supplier and buyer.

  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 2
    Chromating 2
    Cleaning / degreasing 2
    Hard anodising 3
    Phosphating 2
    Pickling 2
    Shining 4.5
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Cutting
    Laser cutting 4.5
    Plasma cutting 4.5
    Sawing 2
    Shear cutting 2
    Waterjet cutting 1
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 3
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 5
    Impact extrusion 4
    Impact extrusion conditions O
    Open die forging 3
    Press 3
    Press conditions O
    Upsetting (Conditional) 4
    Upsetting conditions O
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions Cooling conditions 30°C/h to
    250°C, below 250°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition Storage at room temperature T3...; T4...., or
    Cold ageing max. 8 d
    Cold ageing min. 5 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 16 h
    Heating temperature max. 195 °C
    Heating temperature min. 180 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 505 °C
    Solution annealing min. 495 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4
    Eroding 1
    Etching 2
    hardened 2
    Photo etching 2
    soft annealed 3
  • Material
    Colorcode Reinorange (RAL 2004)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Cu4 Mg1
    DIN 3.1355
    DIN (old designation) Al Cu Mg2
    France AFNOR A-U4G1
    Italy UNI 9002/4
    Norway -
    Spain L-3140
    Sweden -
    United Kingdom BS L97
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Blasting 1
    Brushing 2
    Dessinating 1
    Grinding 2
    Polishing 1
  • Metallic coating
    Galvanising 2
    Nickel coating 1
    Thermal spraying 3
  • Organic coating
    Enamelling 5
    Laminating 2
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 22.9 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 23.8 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 24.7 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.1 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.77 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 21 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 18 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 73 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.4 GPa
    Specific heat 875 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 150 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 3
    Soft soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Friction stir welding 2
    Friction welding 2
    Gas 5
    Laser 5
    MIG 5
    Plasma 5
    Resistance spot welding 1
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation No
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (to) 0.1
    Cu (from) 3.8
    Cu (to) 4.9
    Fe (to) 0.5
    Mg (from) 1.2
    Mg (to) 1.8
    Mn (from) 0.3
    Mn (to) 0.9
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.5
    Ti footnote reference f)
    Ti (to) 0.15
    Total 0,15 a) b) f)
    Zn (to) 0.25
    Zr footnote reference f)

    a) Includes all listed elements for which no limits are specified. b) The sum of these "other additions", whose mass fraction is individually 0.010% or more, is expressed with two decimal places before the sum. f) A sum limit for Zr + Ti of 0.25 max. applies to forged or extruded products, if this value has been agreed between supplier and buyer.

  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 2
    Chromating 2
    Cleaning / degreasing 2
    Hard anodising 3
    Phosphating 2
    Pickling 2
    Shining 4.5
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Cutting
    Laser cutting 4.5
    Plasma cutting 4.5
    Sawing 2
    Shear cutting 2
    Waterjet cutting 1
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 3
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 5
    Impact extrusion 4
    Impact extrusion conditions O
    Open die forging 3
    Press 3
    Press conditions O
    Upsetting (Conditional) 4
    Upsetting conditions O
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions Cooling conditions 30°C/h to
    250°C, below 250°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition Storage at room temperature T3...; T4...., or
    Cold ageing max. 8 d
    Cold ageing min. 5 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 16 h
    Heating temperature max. 195 °C
    Heating temperature min. 180 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 505 °C
    Solution annealing min. 495 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4
    Eroding 1
    Etching 2
    hardened 2
    Photo etching 2
    soft annealed 3
  • Material
    Colorcode Reinorange (RAL 2004)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Cu4 Mg1
    DIN 3.1355
    DIN (old designation) Al Cu Mg2
    France AFNOR A-U4G1
    Italy UNI 9002/4
    Norway -
    Spain L-3140
    Sweden -
    United Kingdom BS L97
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Blasting 1
    Brushing 2
    Dessinating 1
    Grinding 2
    Polishing 1
  • Metallic coating
    Galvanising 2
    Nickel coating 1
    Thermal spraying 3
  • Organic coating
    Enamelling 5
    Laminating 2
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 22.9 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 23.8 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 24.7 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.1 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.77 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 21 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 18 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 73 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.4 GPa
    Specific heat 875 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 150 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 3
    Soft soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Friction stir welding 2
    Friction welding 2
    Gas 5
    Laser 5
    MIG 5
    Plasma 5
    Resistance spot welding 1
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation No
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (to) 0.1
    Cu (from) 3.8
    Cu (to) 4.9
    Fe (to) 0.5
    Mg (from) 1.2
    Mg (to) 1.8
    Mn (from) 0.3
    Mn (to) 0.9
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.5
    Ti footnote reference f)
    Ti (to) 0.15
    Total 0,15 a) b) f)
    Zn (to) 0.25
    Zr footnote reference f)

    a) Includes all listed elements for which no limits are specified. b) The sum of these "other additions", whose mass fraction is individually 0.010% or more, is expressed with two decimal places before the sum. f) A sum limit for Zr + Ti of 0.25 max. applies to forged or extruded products, if this value has been agreed between supplier and buyer.

  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 2
    Chromating 2
    Cleaning / degreasing 2
    Hard anodising 3
    Phosphating 2
    Pickling 2
    Shining 4.5
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Cutting
    Laser cutting 4.5
    Plasma cutting 4.5
    Sawing 2
    Shear cutting 2
    Waterjet cutting 1
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 3
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 5
    Impact extrusion 4
    Impact extrusion conditions O
    Open die forging 3
    Press 3
    Press conditions O
    Upsetting (Conditional) 4
    Upsetting conditions O
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions Cooling conditions 30°C/h to
    250°C, below 250°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition Storage at room temperature T3...; T4...., or
    Cold ageing max. 8 d
    Cold ageing min. 5 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 16 h
    Heating temperature max. 195 °C
    Heating temperature min. 180 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 505 °C
    Solution annealing min. 495 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4
    Eroding 1
    Etching 2
    hardened 2
    Photo etching 2
    soft annealed 3
  • Material
    Colorcode Reinorange (RAL 2004)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Cu4 Mg1
    DIN 3.1355
    DIN (old designation) Al Cu Mg2
    France AFNOR A-U4G1
    Italy UNI 9002/4
    Norway -
    Spain L-3140
    Sweden -
    United Kingdom BS L97
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Blasting 1
    Brushing 2
    Dessinating 1
    Grinding 2
    Polishing 1
  • Metallic coating
    Galvanising 2
    Nickel coating 1
    Thermal spraying 3
  • Organic coating
    Enamelling 5
    Laminating 2
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 22.9 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 23.8 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 24.7 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.1 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.77 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 21 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 18 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 73 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.4 GPa
    Specific heat 875 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 150 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 3
    Soft soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Friction stir welding 2
    Friction welding 2
    Gas 5
    Laser 5
    MIG 5
    Plasma 5
    Resistance spot welding 1
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation No
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (to) 0.1
    Cu (from) 3.8
    Cu (to) 4.9
    Fe (to) 0.5
    Mg (from) 1.2
    Mg (to) 1.8
    Mn (from) 0.3
    Mn (to) 0.9
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.5
    Ti footnote reference f)
    Ti (to) 0.15
    Total 0,15 a) b) f)
    Zn (to) 0.25
    Zr footnote reference f)

    a) Includes all listed elements for which no limits are specified. b) The sum of these "other additions", whose mass fraction is individually 0.010% or more, is expressed with two decimal places before the sum. f) A sum limit for Zr + Ti of 0.25 max. applies to forged or extruded products, if this value has been agreed between supplier and buyer.

  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 2
    Chromating 2
    Cleaning / degreasing 2
    Hard anodising 3
    Phosphating 2
    Pickling 2
    Shining 4.5
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Cutting
    Laser cutting 4.5
    Plasma cutting 4.5
    Sawing 2
    Shear cutting 2
    Waterjet cutting 1
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 3
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 5
    Impact extrusion 4
    Impact extrusion conditions O
    Open die forging 3
    Press 3
    Press conditions O
    Upsetting (Conditional) 4
    Upsetting conditions O
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions Cooling conditions 30°C/h to
    250°C, below 250°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition Storage at room temperature T3...; T4...., or
    Cold ageing max. 8 d
    Cold ageing min. 5 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 16 h
    Heating temperature max. 195 °C
    Heating temperature min. 180 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 505 °C
    Solution annealing min. 495 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4
    Eroding 1
    Etching 2
    hardened 2
    Photo etching 2
    soft annealed 3
  • Material
    Colorcode Reinorange (RAL 2004)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Cu4 Mg1
    DIN 3.1355
    DIN (old designation) Al Cu Mg2
    France AFNOR A-U4G1
    Italy UNI 9002/4
    Norway -
    Spain L-3140
    Sweden -
    United Kingdom BS L97
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Blasting 1
    Brushing 2
    Dessinating 1
    Grinding 2
    Polishing 1
  • Metallic coating
    Galvanising 2
    Nickel coating 1
    Thermal spraying 3
  • Organic coating
    Enamelling 5
    Laminating 2
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 22.9 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 23.8 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 24.7 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.1 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.77 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 21 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 18 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 73 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.4 GPa
    Specific heat 875 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 150 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 3
    Soft soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Friction stir welding 2
    Friction welding 2
    Gas 5
    Laser 5
    MIG 5
    Plasma 5
    Resistance spot welding 1
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation No
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (to) 0.1
    Cu (from) 3.8
    Cu (to) 4.9
    Fe (to) 0.5
    Mg (from) 1.2
    Mg (to) 1.8
    Mn (from) 0.3
    Mn (to) 0.9
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.5
    Ti footnote reference f)
    Ti (to) 0.15
    Total 0,15 a) b) f)
    Zn (to) 0.25
    Zr footnote reference f)

    a) Includes all listed elements for which no limits are specified. b) The sum of these "other additions", whose mass fraction is individually 0.010% or more, is expressed with two decimal places before the sum. f) A sum limit for Zr + Ti of 0.25 max. applies to forged or extruded products, if this value has been agreed between supplier and buyer.

  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 2
    Chromating 2
    Cleaning / degreasing 2
    Hard anodising 3
    Phosphating 2
    Pickling 2
    Shining 4.5
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Cutting
    Laser cutting 4.5
    Plasma cutting 4.5
    Sawing 2
    Shear cutting 2
    Waterjet cutting 1
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 3
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 5
    Impact extrusion 4
    Impact extrusion conditions O
    Open die forging 3
    Press 3
    Press conditions O
    Upsetting (Conditional) 4
    Upsetting conditions O
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions Cooling conditions 30°C/h to
    250°C, below 250°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition Storage at room temperature T3...; T4...., or
    Cold ageing max. 8 d
    Cold ageing min. 5 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 16 h
    Heating temperature max. 195 °C
    Heating temperature min. 180 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 505 °C
    Solution annealing min. 495 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4
    Eroding 1
    Etching 2
    hardened 2
    Photo etching 2
    soft annealed 3
  • Material
    Colorcode Reinorange (RAL 2004)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Cu4 Mg1
    DIN 3.1355
    DIN (old designation) Al Cu Mg2
    France AFNOR A-U4G1
    Italy UNI 9002/4
    Norway -
    Spain L-3140
    Sweden -
    United Kingdom BS L97
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Blasting 1
    Brushing 2
    Dessinating 1
    Grinding 2
    Polishing 1
  • Metallic coating
    Galvanising 2
    Nickel coating 1
    Thermal spraying 3
  • Organic coating
    Enamelling 5
    Laminating 2
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 22.9 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 23.8 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 24.7 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.1 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.77 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 21 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 18 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 73 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.4 GPa
    Specific heat 875 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 150 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 3
    Soft soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Friction stir welding 2
    Friction welding 2
    Gas 5
    Laser 5
    MIG 5
    Plasma 5
    Resistance spot welding 1
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation No
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (to) 0.1
    Cu (from) 3.8
    Cu (to) 4.9
    Fe (to) 0.5
    Mg (from) 1.2
    Mg (to) 1.8
    Mn (from) 0.3
    Mn (to) 0.9
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.5
    Ti footnote reference f)
    Ti (to) 0.15
    Total 0,15 a) b) f)
    Zn (to) 0.25
    Zr footnote reference f)

    a) Includes all listed elements for which no limits are specified. b) The sum of these "other additions", whose mass fraction is individually 0.010% or more, is expressed with two decimal places before the sum. f) A sum limit for Zr + Ti of 0.25 max. applies to forged or extruded products, if this value has been agreed between supplier and buyer.

  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 2
    Chromating 2
    Cleaning / degreasing 2
    Hard anodising 3
    Phosphating 2
    Pickling 2
    Shining 4.5
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Cutting
    Laser cutting 4.5
    Plasma cutting 4.5
    Sawing 2
    Shear cutting 2
    Waterjet cutting 1
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 3
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 5
    Impact extrusion 4
    Impact extrusion conditions O
    Open die forging 3
    Press 3
    Press conditions O
    Upsetting (Conditional) 4
    Upsetting conditions O
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions Cooling conditions 30°C/h to
    250°C, below 250°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition Storage at room temperature T3...; T4...., or
    Cold ageing max. 8 d
    Cold ageing min. 5 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 16 h
    Heating temperature max. 195 °C
    Heating temperature min. 180 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 505 °C
    Solution annealing min. 495 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4
    Eroding 1
    Etching 2
    hardened 2
    Photo etching 2
    soft annealed 3
  • Material
    Colorcode Reinorange (RAL 2004)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Cu4 Mg1
    DIN 3.1355
    DIN (old designation) Al Cu Mg2
    France AFNOR A-U4G1
    Italy UNI 9002/4
    Norway -
    Spain L-3140
    Sweden -
    United Kingdom BS L97
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Blasting 1
    Brushing 2
    Dessinating 1
    Grinding 2
    Polishing 1
  • Metallic coating
    Galvanising 2
    Nickel coating 1
    Thermal spraying 3
  • Organic coating
    Enamelling 5
    Laminating 2
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 22.9 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 23.8 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 24.7 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.1 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.77 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 21 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 18 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 73 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.4 GPa
    Specific heat 875 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 150 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 3
    Soft soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Friction stir welding 2
    Friction welding 2
    Gas 5
    Laser 5
    MIG 5
    Plasma 5
    Resistance spot welding 1
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation No
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (to) 0.1
    Cu (from) 3.8
    Cu (to) 4.9
    Fe (to) 0.5
    Mg (from) 1.2
    Mg (to) 1.8
    Mn (from) 0.3
    Mn (to) 0.9
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.5
    Ti footnote reference f)
    Ti (to) 0.15
    Total 0,15 a) b) f)
    Zn (to) 0.25
    Zr footnote reference f)

    a) Includes all listed elements for which no limits are specified. b) The sum of these "other additions", whose mass fraction is individually 0.010% or more, is expressed with two decimal places before the sum. f) A sum limit for Zr + Ti of 0.25 max. applies to forged or extruded products, if this value has been agreed between supplier and buyer.

  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 2
    Chromating 2
    Cleaning / degreasing 2
    Hard anodising 3
    Phosphating 2
    Pickling 2
    Shining 4.5
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Cutting
    Laser cutting 4.5
    Plasma cutting 4.5
    Sawing 2
    Shear cutting 2
    Waterjet cutting 1
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 3
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 5
    Impact extrusion 4
    Impact extrusion conditions O
    Open die forging 3
    Press 3
    Press conditions O
    Upsetting (Conditional) 4
    Upsetting conditions O
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions Cooling conditions 30°C/h to
    250°C, below 250°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition Storage at room temperature T3...; T4...., or
    Cold ageing max. 8 d
    Cold ageing min. 5 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 16 h
    Heating temperature max. 195 °C
    Heating temperature min. 180 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 505 °C
    Solution annealing min. 495 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4
    Eroding 1
    Etching 2
    hardened 2
    Photo etching 2
    soft annealed 3
  • Material
    Colorcode Reinorange (RAL 2004)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Cu4 Mg1
    DIN 3.1355
    DIN (old designation) Al Cu Mg2
    France AFNOR A-U4G1
    Italy UNI 9002/4
    Norway -
    Spain L-3140
    Sweden -
    United Kingdom BS L97
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Blasting 1
    Brushing 2
    Dessinating 1
    Grinding 2
    Polishing 1
  • Metallic coating
    Galvanising 2
    Nickel coating 1
    Thermal spraying 3
  • Organic coating
    Enamelling 5
    Laminating 2
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 22.9 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 23.8 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 24.7 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.1 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.77 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 21 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 18 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 73 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.4 GPa
    Specific heat 875 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 150 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 3
    Soft soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Friction stir welding 2
    Friction welding 2
    Gas 5
    Laser 5
    MIG 5
    Plasma 5
    Resistance spot welding 1
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation No
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (to) 0.1
    Cu (from) 3.8
    Cu (to) 4.9
    Fe (to) 0.5
    Mg (from) 1.2
    Mg (to) 1.8
    Mn (from) 0.3
    Mn (to) 0.9
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.5
    Ti footnote reference f)
    Ti (to) 0.15
    Total 0,15 a) b) f)
    Zn (to) 0.25
    Zr footnote reference f)

    a) Includes all listed elements for which no limits are specified. b) The sum of these "other additions", whose mass fraction is individually 0.010% or more, is expressed with two decimal places before the sum. f) A sum limit for Zr + Ti of 0.25 max. applies to forged or extruded products, if this value has been agreed between supplier and buyer.

  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 2
    Chromating 2
    Cleaning / degreasing 2
    Hard anodising 3
    Phosphating 2
    Pickling 2
    Shining 4.5
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Cutting
    Laser cutting 4.5
    Plasma cutting 4.5
    Sawing 2
    Shear cutting 2
    Waterjet cutting 1
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 3
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 5
    Impact extrusion 4
    Impact extrusion conditions O
    Open die forging 3
    Press 3
    Press conditions O
    Upsetting (Conditional) 4
    Upsetting conditions O
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions Cooling conditions 30°C/h to
    250°C, below 250°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition Storage at room temperature T3...; T4...., or
    Cold ageing max. 8 d
    Cold ageing min. 5 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 16 h
    Heating temperature max. 195 °C
    Heating temperature min. 180 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 505 °C
    Solution annealing min. 495 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4
    Eroding 1
    Etching 2
    hardened 2
    Photo etching 2
    soft annealed 3
  • Material
    Colorcode Reinorange (RAL 2004)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Cu4 Mg1
    DIN 3.1355
    DIN (old designation) Al Cu Mg2
    France AFNOR A-U4G1
    Italy UNI 9002/4
    Norway -
    Spain L-3140
    Sweden -
    United Kingdom BS L97
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Blasting 1
    Brushing 2
    Dessinating 1
    Grinding 2
    Polishing 1
  • Metallic coating
    Galvanising 2
    Nickel coating 1
    Thermal spraying 3
  • Organic coating
    Enamelling 5
    Laminating 2
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 22.9 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 23.8 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 24.7 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.1 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.77 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 21 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 18 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 73 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.4 GPa
    Specific heat 875 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 150 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 3
    Soft soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Friction stir welding 2
    Friction welding 2
    Gas 5
    Laser 5
    MIG 5
    Plasma 5
    Resistance spot welding 1
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation No
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (to) 0.1
    Cu (from) 3.8
    Cu (to) 4.9
    Fe (to) 0.5
    Mg (from) 1.2
    Mg (to) 1.8
    Mn (from) 0.3
    Mn (to) 0.9
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.5
    Ti footnote reference f)
    Ti (to) 0.15
    Total 0,15 a) b) f)
    Zn (to) 0.25
    Zr footnote reference f)

    a) Includes all listed elements for which no limits are specified. b) The sum of these "other additions", whose mass fraction is individually 0.010% or more, is expressed with two decimal places before the sum. f) A sum limit for Zr + Ti of 0.25 max. applies to forged or extruded products, if this value has been agreed between supplier and buyer.

  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 2
    Chromating 2
    Cleaning / degreasing 2
    Hard anodising 3
    Phosphating 2
    Pickling 2
    Shining 4.5
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Cutting
    Laser cutting 4.5
    Plasma cutting 4.5
    Sawing 2
    Shear cutting 2
    Waterjet cutting 1
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 3
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 5
    Impact extrusion 4
    Impact extrusion conditions O
    Open die forging 3
    Press 3
    Press conditions O
    Upsetting (Conditional) 4
    Upsetting conditions O
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions Cooling conditions 30°C/h to
    250°C, below 250°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition Storage at room temperature T3...; T4...., or
    Cold ageing max. 8 d
    Cold ageing min. 5 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 16 h
    Heating temperature max. 195 °C
    Heating temperature min. 180 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 505 °C
    Solution annealing min. 495 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4
    Eroding 1
    Etching 2
    hardened 2
    Photo etching 2
    soft annealed 3
  • Material
    Colorcode Reinorange (RAL 2004)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Cu4 Mg1
    DIN 3.1355
    DIN (old designation) Al Cu Mg2
    France AFNOR A-U4G1
    Italy UNI 9002/4
    Norway -
    Spain L-3140
    Sweden -
    United Kingdom BS L97
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Blasting 1
    Brushing 2
    Dessinating 1
    Grinding 2
    Polishing 1
  • Metallic coating
    Galvanising 2
    Nickel coating 1
    Thermal spraying 3
  • Organic coating
    Enamelling 5
    Laminating 2
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 22.9 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 23.8 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 24.7 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.1 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.77 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 21 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 18 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 73 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.4 GPa
    Specific heat 875 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 150 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 3
    Soft soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Friction stir welding 2
    Friction welding 2
    Gas 5
    Laser 5
    MIG 5
    Plasma 5
    Resistance spot welding 1
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation No
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (to) 0.1
    Cu (from) 3.8
    Cu (to) 4.9
    Fe (to) 0.5
    Mg (from) 1.2
    Mg (to) 1.8
    Mn (from) 0.3
    Mn (to) 0.9
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.5
    Ti footnote reference f)
    Ti (to) 0.15
    Total 0,15 a) b) f)
    Zn (to) 0.25
    Zr footnote reference f)

    a) Includes all listed elements for which no limits are specified. b) The sum of these "other additions", whose mass fraction is individually 0.010% or more, is expressed with two decimal places before the sum. f) A sum limit for Zr + Ti of 0.25 max. applies to forged or extruded products, if this value has been agreed between supplier and buyer.

  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 2
    Chromating 2
    Cleaning / degreasing 2
    Hard anodising 3
    Phosphating 2
    Pickling 2
    Shining 4.5
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Cutting
    Laser cutting 4.5
    Plasma cutting 4.5
    Sawing 2
    Shear cutting 2
    Waterjet cutting 1
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 3
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 5
    Impact extrusion 4
    Impact extrusion conditions O
    Open die forging 3
    Press 3
    Press conditions O
    Upsetting (Conditional) 4
    Upsetting conditions O
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions Cooling conditions 30°C/h to
    250°C, below 250°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition Storage at room temperature T3...; T4...., or
    Cold ageing max. 8 d
    Cold ageing min. 5 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 16 h
    Heating temperature max. 195 °C
    Heating temperature min. 180 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 505 °C
    Solution annealing min. 495 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4
    Eroding 1
    Etching 2
    hardened 2
    Photo etching 2
    soft annealed 3
  • Material
    Colorcode Reinorange (RAL 2004)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Cu4 Mg1
    DIN 3.1355
    DIN (old designation) Al Cu Mg2
    France AFNOR A-U4G1
    Italy UNI 9002/4
    Norway -
    Spain L-3140
    Sweden -
    United Kingdom BS L97
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Blasting 1
    Brushing 2
    Dessinating 1
    Grinding 2
    Polishing 1
  • Metallic coating
    Galvanising 2
    Nickel coating 1
    Thermal spraying 3
  • Organic coating
    Enamelling 5
    Laminating 2
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 22.9 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 23.8 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 24.7 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.1 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.77 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 21 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 18 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 73 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.4 GPa
    Specific heat 875 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 150 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 3
    Soft soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Friction stir welding 2
    Friction welding 2
    Gas 5
    Laser 5
    MIG 5
    Plasma 5
    Resistance spot welding 1
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation No
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (to) 0.1
    Cu (from) 3.8
    Cu (to) 4.9
    Fe (to) 0.5
    Mg (from) 1.2
    Mg (to) 1.8
    Mn (from) 0.3
    Mn (to) 0.9
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.5
    Ti footnote reference f)
    Ti (to) 0.15
    Total 0,15 a) b) f)
    Zn (to) 0.25
    Zr footnote reference f)

    a) Includes all listed elements for which no limits are specified. b) The sum of these "other additions", whose mass fraction is individually 0.010% or more, is expressed with two decimal places before the sum. f) A sum limit for Zr + Ti of 0.25 max. applies to forged or extruded products, if this value has been agreed between supplier and buyer.

  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 2
    Chromating 2
    Cleaning / degreasing 2
    Hard anodising 3
    Phosphating 2
    Pickling 2
    Shining 4.5
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Cutting
    Laser cutting 4.5
    Plasma cutting 4.5
    Sawing 2
    Shear cutting 2
    Waterjet cutting 1
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 3
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 5
    Impact extrusion 4
    Impact extrusion conditions O
    Open die forging 3
    Press 3
    Press conditions O
    Upsetting (Conditional) 4
    Upsetting conditions O
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions Cooling conditions 30°C/h to
    250°C, below 250°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition Storage at room temperature T3...; T4...., or
    Cold ageing max. 8 d
    Cold ageing min. 5 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 16 h
    Heating temperature max. 195 °C
    Heating temperature min. 180 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 505 °C
    Solution annealing min. 495 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4
    Eroding 1
    Etching 2
    hardened 2
    Photo etching 2
    soft annealed 3
  • Material
    Colorcode Reinorange (RAL 2004)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Cu4 Mg1
    DIN 3.1355
    DIN (old designation) Al Cu Mg2
    France AFNOR A-U4G1
    Italy UNI 9002/4
    Norway -
    Spain L-3140
    Sweden -
    United Kingdom BS L97
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Blasting 1
    Brushing 2
    Dessinating 1
    Grinding 2
    Polishing 1
  • Metallic coating
    Galvanising 2
    Nickel coating 1
    Thermal spraying 3
  • Organic coating
    Enamelling 5
    Laminating 2
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 22.9 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 23.8 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 24.7 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.1 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.77 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 21 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 18 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 73 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.4 GPa
    Specific heat 875 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 150 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 3
    Soft soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Friction stir welding 2
    Friction welding 2
    Gas 5
    Laser 5
    MIG 5
    Plasma 5
    Resistance spot welding 1
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation No
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (to) 0.1
    Cu (from) 3.8
    Cu (to) 4.9
    Fe (to) 0.5
    Mg (from) 1.2
    Mg (to) 1.8
    Mn (from) 0.3
    Mn (to) 0.9
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.5
    Ti footnote reference f)
    Ti (to) 0.15
    Total 0,15 a) b) f)
    Zn (to) 0.25
    Zr footnote reference f)

    a) Includes all listed elements for which no limits are specified. b) The sum of these "other additions", whose mass fraction is individually 0.010% or more, is expressed with two decimal places before the sum. f) A sum limit for Zr + Ti of 0.25 max. applies to forged or extruded products, if this value has been agreed between supplier and buyer.

  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 2
    Chromating 2
    Cleaning / degreasing 2
    Hard anodising 3
    Phosphating 2
    Pickling 2
    Shining 4.5
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Cutting
    Laser cutting 4.5
    Plasma cutting 4.5
    Sawing 2
    Shear cutting 2
    Waterjet cutting 1
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 3
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 5
    Impact extrusion 4
    Impact extrusion conditions O
    Open die forging 3
    Press 3
    Press conditions O
    Upsetting (Conditional) 4
    Upsetting conditions O
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions Cooling conditions 30°C/h to
    250°C, below 250°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition Storage at room temperature T3...; T4...., or
    Cold ageing max. 8 d
    Cold ageing min. 5 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 16 h
    Heating temperature max. 195 °C
    Heating temperature min. 180 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 505 °C
    Solution annealing min. 495 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4
    Eroding 1
    Etching 2
    hardened 2
    Photo etching 2
    soft annealed 3
  • Material
    Colorcode Reinorange (RAL 2004)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Cu4 Mg1
    DIN 3.1355
    DIN (old designation) Al Cu Mg2
    France AFNOR A-U4G1
    Italy UNI 9002/4
    Norway -
    Spain L-3140
    Sweden -
    United Kingdom BS L97
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Blasting 1
    Brushing 2
    Dessinating 1
    Grinding 2
    Polishing 1
  • Metallic coating
    Galvanising 2
    Nickel coating 1
    Thermal spraying 3
  • Organic coating
    Enamelling 5
    Laminating 2
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 22.9 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 23.8 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 24.7 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.1 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.77 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 21 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 18 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 73 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.4 GPa
    Specific heat 875 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 150 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 3
    Soft soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Friction stir welding 2
    Friction welding 2
    Gas 5
    Laser 5
    MIG 5
    Plasma 5
    Resistance spot welding 1
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation No
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (to) 0.1
    Cu (from) 3.8
    Cu (to) 4.9
    Fe (to) 0.5
    Mg (from) 1.2
    Mg (to) 1.8
    Mn (from) 0.3
    Mn (to) 0.9
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.5
    Ti footnote reference f)
    Ti (to) 0.15
    Total 0,15 a) b) f)
    Zn (to) 0.25
    Zr footnote reference f)

    a) Includes all listed elements for which no limits are specified. b) The sum of these "other additions", whose mass fraction is individually 0.010% or more, is expressed with two decimal places before the sum. f) A sum limit for Zr + Ti of 0.25 max. applies to forged or extruded products, if this value has been agreed between supplier and buyer.

  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 2
    Chromating 2
    Cleaning / degreasing 2
    Hard anodising 3
    Phosphating 2
    Pickling 2
    Shining 4.5
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Cutting
    Laser cutting 4.5
    Plasma cutting 4.5
    Sawing 2
    Shear cutting 2
    Waterjet cutting 1
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 3
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 5
    Impact extrusion 4
    Impact extrusion conditions O
    Open die forging 3
    Press 3
    Press conditions O
    Upsetting (Conditional) 4
    Upsetting conditions O
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions Cooling conditions 30°C/h to
    250°C, below 250°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition Storage at room temperature T3...; T4...., or
    Cold ageing max. 8 d
    Cold ageing min. 5 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 16 h
    Heating temperature max. 195 °C
    Heating temperature min. 180 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 505 °C
    Solution annealing min. 495 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4
    Eroding 1
    Etching 2
    hardened 2
    Photo etching 2
    soft annealed 3
  • Material
    Colorcode Reinorange (RAL 2004)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Cu4 Mg1
    DIN 3.1355
    DIN (old designation) Al Cu Mg2
    France AFNOR A-U4G1
    Italy UNI 9002/4
    Norway -
    Spain L-3140
    Sweden -
    United Kingdom BS L97
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Blasting 1
    Brushing 2
    Dessinating 1
    Grinding 2
    Polishing 1
  • Metallic coating
    Galvanising 2
    Nickel coating 1
    Thermal spraying 3
  • Organic coating
    Enamelling 5
    Laminating 2
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 22.9 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 23.8 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 24.7 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.1 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.77 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 21 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 18 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 73 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.4 GPa
    Specific heat 875 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 150 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 3
    Soft soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Friction stir welding 2
    Friction welding 2
    Gas 5
    Laser 5
    MIG 5
    Plasma 5
    Resistance spot welding 1
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation No
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (to) 0.1
    Cu (from) 3.8
    Cu (to) 4.9
    Fe (to) 0.5
    Mg (from) 1.2
    Mg (to) 1.8
    Mn (from) 0.3
    Mn (to) 0.9
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.5
    Ti footnote reference f)
    Ti (to) 0.15
    Total 0,15 a) b) f)
    Zn (to) 0.25
    Zr footnote reference f)

    a) Includes all listed elements for which no limits are specified. b) The sum of these "other additions", whose mass fraction is individually 0.010% or more, is expressed with two decimal places before the sum. f) A sum limit for Zr + Ti of 0.25 max. applies to forged or extruded products, if this value has been agreed between supplier and buyer.

  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 2
    Chromating 2
    Cleaning / degreasing 2
    Hard anodising 3
    Phosphating 2
    Pickling 2
    Shining 4.5
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Cutting
    Laser cutting 4.5
    Plasma cutting 4.5
    Sawing 2
    Shear cutting 2
    Waterjet cutting 1
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 3
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 5
    Impact extrusion 4
    Impact extrusion conditions O
    Open die forging 3
    Press 3
    Press conditions O
    Upsetting (Conditional) 4
    Upsetting conditions O
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions Cooling conditions 30°C/h to
    250°C, below 250°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition Storage at room temperature T3...; T4...., or
    Cold ageing max. 8 d
    Cold ageing min. 5 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 16 h
    Heating temperature max. 195 °C
    Heating temperature min. 180 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 505 °C
    Solution annealing min. 495 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4
    Eroding 1
    Etching 2
    hardened 2
    Photo etching 2
    soft annealed 3
  • Material
    Colorcode Reinorange (RAL 2004)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Cu4 Mg1
    DIN 3.1355
    DIN (old designation) Al Cu Mg2
    France AFNOR A-U4G1
    Italy UNI 9002/4
    Norway -
    Spain L-3140
    Sweden -
    United Kingdom BS L97
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Blasting 1
    Brushing 2
    Dessinating 1
    Grinding 2
    Polishing 1
  • Metallic coating
    Galvanising 2
    Nickel coating 1
    Thermal spraying 3
  • Organic coating
    Enamelling 5
    Laminating 2
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 22.9 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 23.8 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 24.7 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.1 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.77 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 21 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 18 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 73 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.4 GPa
    Specific heat 875 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 150 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 3
    Soft soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Friction stir welding 2
    Friction welding 2
    Gas 5
    Laser 5
    MIG 5
    Plasma 5
    Resistance spot welding 1
    TIG 5

1 very good
2 good
3 moderate
4 poor
5 unsuited
0 Not specified

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