A high-strength, readily machinable alloy grade. Its primary alloying element is copper (Cu), which gives it exceptional strength but also limits its corrosion resistance and weldability.
(EN 573-3)
| Specifications (%) Remainder: Aluminium |
Others | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Cr | Ni | Zn | Ti | Ga | V | Notes | Each | Total2 |
| 0,50 | 0,50 | 3,80 - 4,90 | 0,30 - 0,90 | 1,20 - 1,80 | 0,10 | 0,25 | - | 0,15 | - | - | - | 0,05 | 0,15 |
The data below are indicative and show typical values according to the standard.
| Delivery temper | Diameter (mm) |
Tensile strength Rm (MPa) | Proof strength Rp0,2 (MPa) | Elongation (% min.) | Hardness HBW |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| min. | max. | min. | max. | A50 mm | A | |||
| T3 | ≤ 10 | 425 | – | 310 | – | 8 | 10 | 120 |
| > 10 – ≤ 80 | 425 | – | 290 | – | 7 | 9 | 120 | |
| T351 | ≤ 80 | 425 | – | 310 | – | 6 | 8 | 120 |
| Delivery temper | Diameter (mm) |
Tensile strength Rm (MPa) | Proof strength Rp0,2 (MPa) | Elongation (% min.) | Hardness HBW |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| min. | max. | min. | max. | A50 mm | A | |||
| T3 / T3510 / T3511 | ≤ 50 | 450 | – | 310 | – | 6 | 8 | 120 |
| > 50 – ≤ 100 | 440 | – | 300 | – | – | 8 | 120 | |
| > 100 – ≤ 200 | 420 | – | 280 | – | – | 8 | 120 | |
| > 200 – ≤ 250 | 400 | – | 270 | – | – | 8 | 120 | |
The values and data below are indicative – they help to give a general picture of the material.
| EN AW | Al Cu4 Mg1 |
|---|---|
| Old designation | Al Cu Mg2 |
| Material number (DIN) | 3.1355 |
| United Kingdom (BS) | L97 |
| Italy (UNI) | 9002/4 |
| Spain | L-3140 |
| Sweden | - |
| Norway | - |
| France (AFNOR) | A-U4G1 |
| Colour code | RAL 2004 Pure Orange |
| Density [g/cm3] | 2,77 |
|---|---|
| Modulus of elasticity [GPa] | 73,0 |
| Thermal conductivity [W/m*K] | 130 – 150 |
| Thermal expansion coefficient [K-1*10-6] | -50°C – 20°C | 21,1 |
| 20°C – 100°C | 22,9 | |
| 20°C – 200°C | 23,8 | |
| 20°C – 300°C | 24,7 | |
| Specific heat [J/(kg*K)] | 875 |
| Electrical conductivity [m/Ω*mm2] | 18 – 21 |
| Shear modulus [GPa] | 27,4 |
| Annealing / recrystallisation annealing | |
|---|---|
| Annealing temperature | 380°C – 420°C |
| Heat-up time | 2 – 3 hours |
| Cooling conditions | 30°C/hour to 250°C, air below 250°C |
| Hardening | |
|---|---|
| Solution heat treatment | 495°C – 505°C |
| Quenching | water |
| Natural ageing | 5 – 8 days |
| Artificial ageing | 180°C – 195°C · approx. 16 – 24 hours |
| Machinability | |
|---|---|
| Annealed | 3 |
| Work-hardened | - |
| Heat-treated | 2 |
| Dimensional stability | 4 |
| EDM | 1 |
| Surface treatment | |
|---|---|
| Anodising – (protective) | 2 |
| Special anodising quality (EQ) | - |
| Anodising – decorative | 5 |
| Painting / coating | 3 |
| Polishing | 1 |
| Solderability | |
|---|---|
| Brazing with flux | 5 |
| Brazing without flux | 5 |
| Abrasion soldering | 3 |
| Soft soldering with flux | 5 |
| Corrosion resistance | |
|---|---|
| Normal atmosphere | 4 – 5 |
| Marine environment | 4 – 5 |
| Formability | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bending | 4 | O |
| Compression forming | 3 | O |
| Deep drawing | 3 | O |
| Upsetting | 4 | O |
| Impact extrusion | 4 | O |
| Food-contact use (DIN EN 602) | no |
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DIN EN 755-4 : 2008
| Group I |
EN AW-1050A, EN AW-1070A, EN AW-1200, EN AW-1350 EN AW-3102, EN AW-3003, EN AW-3103 EN AW-5005, EN AW-5005A, EN AW-5051A, EN AW-5251 EN AW-6101A, EN AW-6101B, EN AW-6005, EN AW-6005A, EN AW-6106, EN AW-6008, EN AW-6010A, EN AW-6012, EN AW-6014, EN AW-6018, EN AW-6023, EN AW-6351, EN AW-6060, EN AW-6360, EN AW-6061, EN AW-6261, EN AW-6262, EN AW-6262A, EN AW-6063, EN AW-6063A, EN AW-6463, EN AW-6065, EN AW-6081, EN AW-6082, EN AW-6182 |
|---|---|
| Group II |
EN AW-2007, EN AW-2011, EN AW-2011A, EN AW-2014, EN AW-2014A EN AW-2017A, EN AW-2024, EN AW-2030 EN AW-5019, EN AW-5049, EN AW-5052, EN AW-5154A, EN AW-5454, EN AW-5754, EN AW-5083, EN AW-5086 EN AW-7003, EN AW-7005, EN AW-7108, EN AW-7108A, EN AW-7020, EN AW-7021, EN AW-7022, EN AW-7049A, EN AW-7075 |
| Ø mm | Tolerances | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| from | to | Alloy group I | Alloy group II |
| ≥ 10 | 18 | ± 0,22 | ± 0,30 |
| 18 | 25 | ± 0,25 | ± 0,35 |
| 25 | 40 | ± 0,30 | ± 0,40 |
| 40 | 50 | ± 0,35 | ± 0,45 |
| 50 | 65 | ± 0,40 | ± 0,50 |
| 65 | 80 | ± 0,45 | ± 0,70 |
| 80 | 100 | ± 0,55 | ± 0,90 |
| 100 | 120 | ± 0,65 | ± 1,0 |
| 120 | 150 | ± 0,80 | ± 1,2 |
| 150 | 180 | ± 1,0 | ± 1,4 |
| 180 | 220 | ± 1,15 | ± 1,7 |
DIN EN 755-4 : 2008
| Group I |
EN AW-1050A, EN AW-1070A, EN AW-1200, EN AW-1350 EN AW-3102, EN AW-3003, EN AW-3103 EN AW-5005, EN AW-5005A, EN AW-5051A, EN AW-5251 EN AW-6101A, EN AW-6101B, EN AW-6005, EN AW-6005A, EN AW-6106, EN AW-6008, EN AW-6010A, EN AW-6012, EN AW-6014, EN AW-6018, EN AW-6023, EN AW-6351, EN AW-6060, EN AW-6360, EN AW-6061, EN AW-6261, EN AW-6262, EN AW-6262A, EN AW-6063, EN AW-6063A, EN AW-6463, EN AW-6065, EN AW-6081, EN AW-6082, EN AW-6182 |
|---|---|
| Group II |
EN AW-2007, EN AW-2011, EN AW-2011A, EN AW-2014, EN AW-2014A EN AW-2017A, EN AW-2024, EN AW-2030 EN AW-5019, EN AW-5049, EN AW-5052, EN AW-5154A, EN AW-5454, EN AW-5754, EN AW-5083, EN AW-5086 EN AW-7003, EN AW-7005, EN AW-7108, EN AW-7108A, EN AW-7020, EN AW-7021, EN AW-7022, EN AW-7049A, EN AW-7075 |
| Ø mm | Tolerances | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| from | to | Alloy group I | Alloy group II |
| ≥ 10 | 18 | ± 0,22 | ± 0,30 |
| 18 | 25 | ± 0,25 | ± 0,35 |
| 25 | 40 | ± 0,30 | ± 0,40 |
| 40 | 50 | ± 0,35 | ± 0,45 |
| 50 | 65 | ± 0,40 | ± 0,50 |
| 65 | 80 | ± 0,45 | ± 0,70 |
| 80 | 100 | ± 0,55 | ± 0,90 |
| 100 | 120 | ± 0,65 | ± 1,0 |
| 120 | 150 | ± 0,80 | ± 1,2 |
| 150 | 180 | ± 1,0 | ± 1,4 |
| 180 | 220 | ± 1,15 | ± 1,7 |