aluminium alloys aluminium 5754 properties fabrication and applications supplier data by aalco

Aluminium Alloys - Aluminium 5754Properties, Fabrication and Applications,Supplier Data by Aalco

Topics CoveredBackground

Chemical Composition of Aluminium 5754Properties of Aluminium 5754

Mechanical Properties of Aluminium 5754Physical Properties of Aluminium 5754

Alloy DesignationsFabrication of Aluminium 5754

WeldingFabrication Response

TemperApplications of Aluminium 5754Supplied Forms

BackgroundAluminium 5754 has excellent corrosion resistance especially to seawater and industrially polluted atmospheres.

It has higher strength than 5251. This high strength makes Aluminium 5754 highly suited to flooring applications.

After rolling, Aluminium 5754 spontaneously softens until it reaches a stable condition.

Chemical Composition of Aluminium 5754Table 1. Typical chemical composition for aluminium alloy 5754

Element % PresentSi 0.4Fe 0.4Mn 0.5Mg 2.6-3.2Al Balance

Properties of Aluminium 5754Mechanical Properties of Aluminium 5754Table 2. Typical mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 5754

Temper H22 H24 H26 0/H111Proof Stress 0.2% (MPa) 185 215 245 100Tensile Strength (MPa) 245 270 290 215Shear Strength (MPa) 150 160 170 140Elongation A5 (%) 15 14 10 25Hardness Vickers (HV) 75 80 85 55

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Physical Properties of Aluminium 5754Table 3. Typical physical properties for aluminium alloy 5754

Property ValueDensity 2.66 kg/m3Melting Point 600CModulus of Elasticity 68 GPaElectrical Resistivity 0.049x10-6 .mThermal Conductivity 147 W/m.KThermal Expansion 24x10-6 /K

Alloy DesignationsAluminium 5754 also corresponds to the following standard designations and specifications:

A95754

Al Mg3

Al 3.1Mg Mn Cr

AW-5754

Fabrication of Aluminium 5754WeldingAluminium 5754 has excellent weldability. The recommended filler alloy is 5356

Fabrication ResponseTable 4. Typical fabrication response for aluminium alloy 5754

Process RatingWorkability Cold Very goodMachinability AverageWeldability Gas ExcellentWeldability Arc ExcellentWeldability Resistance ExcellentBrazability PoorSolderability

TemperThe most common tempers for 5754 aluminium are shown below with H111 being the most common treadplatetemper

O Soft

H111 - Some work hardening imparted by shaping processes but less than required for H11 temper

H22 - Work hardened by rolling then annealed to quarter hard

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H26 - Work hardened by rolling then annealed to three-quarter hard

Applications of Aluminium 5754Aluminium 5754 is typically used in:

Treadplate

Shipbuilding

Vehicle bodies

Rivets

Fishing industry equipment

Food processing

Welded chemical and nuclear structures

Supplied FormsAluminium 5754 is typically supplied by Aalco as either 5-bar treadplate or rice grain treadplate

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Aalco - Ferrous and Non-Ferrous MetalsStockist

25 High StreetCobhamSurrey, KT11 3DHUnited KingdomPH: 44 (0) 1932 576 820Fax: 44 (0) 1932 576 829Email: [email protected] Aalco - Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals Stockist Website

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Company BackgroundAalco, Delivering Customer Service, Investing in Capability

Aalco's, customers from every sector of the UK manufacturing and engineering industry, whether small localbusinesses or large multinational corporations, benefit from:

An inventory spanning aluminium, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and nickel alloys in all semi-finishedforms

Comprehensive processing services providing items cut and/or finished to customer requirements Seventeen centres bringing local service to every corner of the UK Ongoing investments in technology and logistics to ensure on-time delivery

Please visit the Aalco web site for full information about the range of products and services plus Download files ofproduct literature.The CompanyAalco is the UK's largest independent multi-metals stockholder, with an extensive inventory spanning aluminium,stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and nickel alloys in all semi-finished forms.Aalco provides customers with a cost-effective single source for all their metals requirements, together with acomprehensive processing service offering all stock in standard sizes or cut to customers instructions as well asfinishing and coating.No order is too large or too small and Aalco offers a responsive and competitive service for supplying anything fromsingle item orders to major JIT contracts, tailoring this service to the individual needs of every customer from smalllocal businesses to major multinational corporations.The Aalco inventory spans aluminium, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and nickel alloys in all semi-finishedforms, covering a wide range of grades/alloys, shapes and sizes - both industry standards and special or bespoke

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items for particular applications or individual customers.With seventeen service centres nationwide, plus ongoing investments in technology and logistics, Aalco deliverson-time to every corner of the UK. Every Aalco service centre holds stocks to meet the immediate needs ofcustomers in their local area, backed up by bulk stocks held at a central warehouse.Whatever your requirement, in whatever quantity, it will pay to discuss your needs with your local Aalco servicecentre.For a quotation, for further information, more extensive technical information, advice on product selection or toplace an order, please contact your your local Aalco service centre.Standard Stock & "Specials"In providing customers with a cost-effective single source for all their metals requirements, over 50% of Aalco salescomprise non-standard products.Thus, as well as the 10,000 item standard stock range, Aalco also holds a significant range of non-standard productsas well as special items for particular industries and individual customers. In fact, around 40% of the stock atindividual service centres falls into this category.This combines with a comprehensive processing service offering items cut to customer's instructions as well asfinishing and coating. In addition, Aalco regularly arranges sub-contract processing using a range of approvedsuppliers.PeopleExceptional customer service starts with people. Flexible people, whom customers can trust and reply upon toprovide quality advice and informed product knowledge in a friendly manner.Aalco attracts, develops and retains high quality people. Continuous development of their skills includes an in-houseproduct training programme giving them a complete understanding of the full range. This enables customers tobenefit from assistance in materials selection and choice of the most cost effective processing options.In addition, Aalco regularly arranges other services for customers on a sub-contract basis.QualityAalco takes great care when selecting manufacturing sources for its products. Every mill is subjected to carefulscrutiny and must meet a schedule of quality control requirements. All products supplied by Aalco conform to therelevant BS or international standard and a certificate of conformity or analysis can be supplied on request.Aalco service centres operate a quality manual designed to ISO9000/2000 requirements. Many vendor approvalsand bespoke quality control systems are operated through individual Aalco service centres, including aerospacerelease materials from Southampton and Hull.

ServicesProcessing Services

Processed metals save time and money and so many customers have a need for cutting services. Understandingthis, Aalco is committed to providing an effective response and thus made major investments in a wide range ofadvanced processing equipment at both local service centres and central facilities.

Most service centres have on-site bar sawing, protective PVC coating of sheet and a guillotine. Central facilitiesinclude plate saws, polishing of sheet and coil, and plasma profiling, as well as coil processing, spanning, decoiling,levelling, slitting and blanking.

Service

The most comprehensive stock range; the highest investment in processing equipment; local service centresnationwide; helpful, friendly, knowledgeable staff and the industry's biggest fleet of delivery vehicles - it all adds upto unbeatable service.

Aalco has maintained market leadership over many years through an absolute dedication to flexible, responsivecustomer service - a service level that is continuously monitored and improved through key performance indicators.

That's why, for reliable, on-time delivery of exactly what you want, when and where you need it, whether it's asmall one-off item or a complex JIT contract, Aalco is the obvious first choice.



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Product Literature

Aalco has a selection of product literature including a 72 page brochure and a handy stocklist. These are all availablefor Download as pdf files on the Aalco web site. Hard copies can be obtained by contacting the local branch.



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