Materials
«Light as a feather and yet still stable»
Aluminium is applied wherever a low weight and modern design are required. Different alloys allow a wide range of different applications.
Processing in unit weights of 3g to approx. 3500g.
|
Selection of alloys Approximate values (not final) |
Rm N/mm2 | Rp 0.2 N/mm2 |
A5, % |
|
| EN AW-6082, AlSiMgMn T6 | 290 | 250 | 5 | Most common alloy |
|
EN AW-6060, AlMgSi T6 |
215 | 160 | 12 |
For decorative applications |
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EN AW-2024, AlCu4Mg1 T4 |
420 | 260 | 8 | High strength |
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EN AW-7075, AlZn5,5MgCu T6 |
480 | 410 | 4 | Very high strength |
|
EN AW-6061, AlMg1SiCu T6 |
290 | 240 | 10 | Very easy to weld, excellent corrosion resistance |
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EN AW-7020, AlZn 4.5 Mg T6 |
350 | 280 | 10 | Very easy to weld, excellent corrosion resistance |
*All information are provided without guarantee of accuracy and timeliness, it is only a guide.
«As shiny as gold and abrasion-resistant»
Brass and its alloys are used in numerous applications such as fittings, precision-mechanics or wear parts. Different alloys are available to suit different needs.
Processing in unit weights of 2g to approx. 9000g.
|
Selection of alloys Approximate values (not final) |
Rm N/mm2 | Rp 0.2 N/mm2 |
A, % |
|
|
CW617N, CuZn40Pb2 |
360 | 120 | 20 | Standard alloy |
|
CW713R, CuZn37Mn3Al2PbSi |
510 | 240 | 15 | Enhanced sliding characteristics |
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CW305G, CuAl10Fe1 |
420 | 180 | 20 | Enhanced abrasion resistance |
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CW307G, CuAl10Ni5Fe4 |
680 | 320 | 10 | Highly stressable material |
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CW602N, CuZn36Pb2As |
340 | 200 | 10 | Resistant to dezincification |
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CW724R, CuZn21Si3P, Ecobrass |
650 | 400 | 18 | Lead-free alloy |
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CW720R, CuZn40Mn1Pb1 |
440 | 280 |
>18 |
Material with increased strength and toughness |
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CW614N, CuZn39Pb3 |
380 | 200 | 18 | Free-cutting brass with excellent machining properties |
|
CW352H, CuNi10Fe1Mn |
280 | (90) | 30 | Excellent seawater resistance |
*All information are provided without guarantee of accuracy and timeliness, it is only a guide.
«Tough and conductive»
Copper is one of the first metals that humankind used and can be found especially where good electric or thermal conductivity is crucial.
Processing in unit weights of 10g to approx. 6000g.
|
Selection of alloys Approximate values (not final) |
Rm N/mm² |
Rp 0.2 N/mm² |
A5, % | |
| CW004A, Cu-ETP hot-pressed | 200 | 40 | 35 | Highly conductive |
| CW004A, Cu-ETP cold-pressed | 280 | 240 | 10 | Highly conductive |
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CW111C, CuNi2Si |
470 | 320 | 12 | High strength, good electrical conductor |
|
CW008A, Cu-OF |
230 | 70 | 50 | Oxygen-free copper with high electrical and thermal conductivity |
|
CW453K, CuSn8 |
390 | 260 | 45 | Increased strength and wear resistance |
|
CW106C, CuCr1Zr |
360 | 270 | 15 | Age-hardenable alloy, enhanced strength even at elevated temperatures |
*All information are provided without guarantee of accuracy and timeliness, it is only a guide.
«Steel»
Steel is the most widely used metal, from low-cost structural steel to high-strength spring steel or stainless alloys.
Processed in unit weights of 10g to approx. 1500g.
|
Selection of alloys Approximate values (not final) |
Rm N/mm² |
Re N/mm² |
A5, % | |
|
1.0553, S355JO (St52-3) |
min. 470-630 |
min. 295-345 |
min. 18-21 |
Structural steel, increased strength |
| 1.7131. 16MnCr5, case-hardened |
min. 640-850 |
min. 440-635 |
min. 9-11 |
For surface hardening |
| 1.1191, C45E, heat-treated |
min. 630-850 |
min. 370-490 |
min. 14-17 |
Unalloyed, low-cost tempering steel |
| 1.7227, 42CrMoS4, heat-treated |
min. 800-1300 |
min. 550-900 |
min. 10-13 |
Highly stressed parts for general mechanical engineering |
| 1.8159, 51CrV4, spring-hard |
min. 1400-1700 |
min. 1200 |
min. 6 |
Spring steel, very high strengths |
*All information are provided without guarantee of accuracy and timeliness, it is only a guide.
