The alloy grade with the highest commercially available strength values. A specifically high-strength tooling aluminium.
(EN 573-3)
| Specifications (%) Remainder: Aluminium |
Others | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Cr | Ni | Zn | Ti | Ga | V | Notes | Each | Total2 |
| 0,40 | 0,50 | 1,20 - 2,00 | 0,30 | 2,10 - 2,90 | 0,18 - 0,28 | - | 5,10 - 6,10 | 0,20 | - | - | - | 0,05 | 0,15 |
DIN EN 485-2:2009-01
EN 485-2:2008
| Temper | Nominal thickness t [mm] |
Tensile strength Rₘ min. [MPa] |
Proof strength Rₚ0,2 min. [MPa] |
Elongation A₅₀ min. [%] |
Bend factor 90° rₘᵢₙ [·t] |
Hardness HBW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T6 | ≥ 0,4 – 0,8 | 525 | 460 | 6 | 4,5 · tb | 157 |
| 0,8 – 1,5 | 540 | 460 | 6 | 5,5 · tb | 160 | |
| 1,5 – 3,0 | 540 | 470 | 7 | 6,5 · tb | 161 | |
| 3,0 – 6,0 | 545 | 475 | 8 | 8,0 · tb | 160 | |
| 6,0 – 12,5 | 540 | 470 | 8 | 12,0 · tb | 160 | |
| 12,5 – 25,0 | 530 | 460 | 6 | — | 158 | |
| 25,0 – 50,0 | 530 | 460 | 5 | — | 158 | |
| 50,0 – 60,0 | 525 | 440 | 4 | — | 155 | |
| 60,0 – 80,0 | 495 | 420 | 4 | — | 147 | |
| 80,0 – 90,0 | 490 | 400 | 3 | — | 144 | |
| 90,0 – 100,0 | 460 | 390 | 3 | — | 135 | |
| 100,0 – 120,0 | 410 | 360 | 2 | — | 119 | |
| 150,0 – 200,0 | 360 | 260 | 2 | — | 104 | |
| 200,0 – 300,0 | 360 | 220 | 1 | — | — | |
| T651 | ≥ 0,4 – 0,8 | 525 | 460 | 6 | 4,5 · tb | 157 |
| 0,8 – 1,5 | 540 | 460 | 6 | 5,5 · tb | 160 | |
| 1,5 – 3,0 | 540 | 470 | 7 | 6,5 · tb | 161 | |
| 3,0 – 6,0 | 545 | 475 | 8 | 8,0 · tb | 160 | |
| 6,0 – 12,5 | 540 | 470 | 8 | 12,0 · tb | 161 | |
| 12,5 – 25,0 | 540 | 470 | 6 | — | 161 | |
| 25,0 – 50,0 | 525 | 460 | 5 | — | 158 | |
| 50,0 – 60,0 | 495 | 420 | 4 | — | 155 | |
| 60,0 – 80,0 | 490 | 390 | 3 | — | 144 | |
| 80,0 – 90,0 | 460 | 360 | 3 | — | 135 | |
| 90,0 – 100,0 | 410 | 330 | 2 | — | 119 | |
| 100,0 – 120,0 | 400 | 330 | 2 | — | 119 | |
| 150,0 – 200,0 | 360 | 240 | 2 | — | 104 | |
| 200,0 – 300,0 | 360 | 220 | 1 | — | — |
Notes:
• A b marking means that substantially smaller bend radii can be achieved after solution heat treatment.
• HBW: Brinell hardness.
The values and data below are indicative – they help to give a general picture of the material.
| EN AW | Al Zn5,5 Mg Cu |
|---|---|
| Old designation | Al Zn Mg Cu1,5 |
| Material number (DIN) | 3.4365 |
| United Kingdom (BS) | 2L95 |
| Italy (UNI) | 9007/2 |
| Spain | - |
| Sweden | - |
| Norway | - |
| France (AFNOR) | A-Z5GU |
| Colour code | RAL 4005 Blue Lilac |
| Density [g/cm3] | 2,80 |
|---|---|
| Modulus of elasticity [GPa] | 72 |
| Thermal conductivity [W/m*K] | 130 – 160 |
| Thermal expansion coefficient [K-1*10-6] | -50°C – 20°C | 21,6 |
| 20°C – 100°C | 23,4 | |
| 20°C – 200°C | 24,3 | |
| 20°C – 300°C | 25,2 | |
| Specific heat [J/(kg*K)] | 862 |
| Electrical conductivity [m/Ω*mm2] | 19 – 23 |
| Shear modulus [GPa] | 27,1 |
| Annealing / recrystallisation annealing | |
|---|---|
| Annealing temperature | 380°C – 420°C |
| Heat-up time | 2 – 3 hours |
| Cooling conditions | ≤ 30°C/hour to 230°C + 3 – 5 hours soak, air below 230°C |
| Hardening | |
|---|---|
| Solution heat treatment | 470°C – 480°C |
| Quenching | water |
| Natural ageing | Typical artificial ageing |
| Artificial ageing |
1st stage: 110°C – 125°C · 12 – 24 hours 2nd stage: 165°C – 180°C · 4 – 6 hours |
| Machinability | |
|---|---|
| Annealed | - |
| Work-hardened | - |
| Heat-treated | 2 |
| Dimensional stability | 4 – 5 |
| EDM | 1 |
| Surface treatment | |
|---|---|
| Anodising – (protective anodising) | 3 |
| Special anodising quality (EQ)EQ | - |
| Anodising – decorative | 5 |
| Painting / coating | 3 |
| Polishing | 1 |
| Weldability | ||
|---|---|---|
| Process | Value | Filler metal |
| Gas | 5 | - |
| TIG | 5 | - |
| MIG | 5 | - |
| Resistance welding | 2 | - |
| Solderability | |
|---|---|
| Brazing with flux | 5 |
| Brazing without flux | 5 |
| Abrasion soldering | 5 |
| Soft soldering with flux | 5 |
| Corrosion resistance | |
|---|---|
| In a normal atmosphere / weathering conditions | 4 |
| Marine air environment | 4 |
| Formability | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cold forming | Value | Delivery temper |
| Bending | 4 | O |
| Compression forming | 5 | |
| Deep drawing (temper-dependent) | 4 – 5 | O |
| Upsetting (temper-dependent) | 5 | |
| Impact extrusion | 5 | |
| Hot forming | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Closed-die forging | 4 | |
| Extrusion | 4 – 5 | |
| Hammer forging | 4 |
| Suitable for food contact (according to DIN EN 602) | no |
|---|
| Service temperatures |
Long term approx. 90°C Short term approx. 110°C – 125°C |
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EN 485-3:2003
|
Nominal thickness t [mm] |
Thickness tolerances by nominal plate width [mm] |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≤ 1 250 | > 1 250 – 1 600 | > 1 600 – 2 000 | > 2 000 – 2 500 | > 2 500 – 3 500 | |
| ≥ 2,5 – 4 | ± 0,28 | ± 0,28 | ± 0,32 | ± 0,35 | ± 0,40 |
| 4 – 5 | ± 0,30 | ± 0,30 | ± 0,35 | ± 0,40 | ± 0,45 |
| 5 – 6 | ± 0,32 | ± 0,32 | ± 0,40 | ± 0,45 | ± 0,50 |
| 6 – 8 | ± 0,35 | ± 0,40 | ± 0,40 | ± 0,50 | ± 0,55 |
| 8 – 10 | ± 0,45 | ± 0,50 | ± 0,50 | ± 0,55 | ± 0,60 |
| 10 – 15 | ± 0,50 | ± 0,60 | ± 0,65 | ± 0,65 | ± 0,80 |
| 15 – 20 | ± 0,60 | ± 0,70 | ± 0,75 | ± 0,80 | ± 0,90 |
| 20 – 30 | ± 0,65 | ± 0,75 | ± 0,85 | ± 0,90 | ± 1,0 |
| 30 – 40 | ± 0,75 | ± 0,85 | ± 1,0 | ± 1,1 | ± 1,2 |
| 40 – 50 | ± 0,90 | ± 1,0 | ± 1,1 | ± 1,2 | ± 1,5 |
| 50 – 60 | ± 1,1 | ± 1,2 | ± 1,4 | ± 1,5 | ± 1,7 |
| 60 – 80 | ± 1,4 | ± 1,5 | ± 1,7 | ± 1,9 | ± 2,0 |
| 80 – 100 | ± 1,7 | ± 1,8 | ± 1,9 | ± 2,1 | ± 2,2 |
| 100 – 150 | ± 2,1 | ± 2,2 | ± 2,5 | ± 2,6 | — |
| 150 – 220 | ± 2,5 | ± 2,6 | ± 2,9 | ± 3,0 | — |
| 220 – 350 | ± 2,8 | ± 2,9 | ± 3,2 | ± 3,3 | — |
| 350 – 400 | ± 3,5 | ± 3,7 | ± 3,9 | ± 4,2 | — |
EN 485-3:2003
|
Nominal thickness t [mm] |
Thickness tolerances by nominal plate width [mm] |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≤ 1 250 | > 1 250 – 1 600 | > 1 600 – 2 000 | > 2 000 – 2 500 | > 2 500 – 3 500 | |
| ≥ 2,5 – 4 | ± 0,28 | ± 0,28 | ± 0,32 | ± 0,35 | ± 0,40 |
| 4 – 5 | ± 0,30 | ± 0,30 | ± 0,35 | ± 0,40 | ± 0,45 |
| 5 – 6 | ± 0,32 | ± 0,32 | ± 0,40 | ± 0,45 | ± 0,50 |
| 6 – 8 | ± 0,35 | ± 0,40 | ± 0,40 | ± 0,50 | ± 0,55 |
| 8 – 10 | ± 0,45 | ± 0,50 | ± 0,50 | ± 0,55 | ± 0,60 |
| 10 – 15 | ± 0,50 | ± 0,60 | ± 0,65 | ± 0,65 | ± 0,80 |
| 15 – 20 | ± 0,60 | ± 0,70 | ± 0,75 | ± 0,80 | ± 0,90 |
| 20 – 30 | ± 0,65 | ± 0,75 | ± 0,85 | ± 0,90 | ± 1,0 |
| 30 – 40 | ± 0,75 | ± 0,85 | ± 1,0 | ± 1,1 | ± 1,2 |
| 40 – 50 | ± 0,90 | ± 1,0 | ± 1,1 | ± 1,2 | ± 1,5 |
| 50 – 60 | ± 1,1 | ± 1,2 | ± 1,4 | ± 1,5 | ± 1,7 |
| 60 – 80 | ± 1,4 | ± 1,5 | ± 1,7 | ± 1,9 | ± 2,0 |
| 80 – 100 | ± 1,7 | ± 1,8 | ± 1,9 | ± 2,1 | ± 2,2 |
| 100 – 150 | ± 2,1 | ± 2,2 | ± 2,5 | ± 2,6 | — |
| 150 – 220 | ± 2,5 | ± 2,6 | ± 2,9 | ± 3,0 | — |
| 220 – 350 | ± 2,8 | ± 2,9 | ± 3,2 | ± 3,3 | — |
| 350 – 400 | ± 3,5 | ± 3,7 | ± 3,9 | ± 4,2 | — |