There are many kinds of aluminum materials, which is suit for forging process. They are with different components and characteristics, and suit for different applications.
Qingdao Refidus, a rich experience aluminum OEM casting and forging company in China, is familiar with all kinds of aluminum materials. Here are some aluminum forging materials
1000 series, such as 1100, 1200 aluminum
Characteristic: good corrosion resistance, well weldability. lower strength.
Application: electrical products.
2000 series, such as 2017, 2024 aluminum
Components: 2017 aluminum, Cu4%, Mg0.5%; 2024 aluminum，Cu4.5%, Mg1.5%.
Characteristics: poor corrosion resistance, high strength.
Application, aircraft material, structure material.
3000 series
3003 aluminum, Mn1-1.5%, 3004 aluminum Mn1-1.5%, Mg1%.
Characteristics, good corrosion resistance, higher strength.
Application, construction material, vessel, light.
4000 series
4032 aluminum, Si12%, Cu1%, Ni1%, Mg1%.
Characteristics, lower thermal expansivity, higher strength, good heat resistance.
Application, diesel engine forging piston.
5000 series
5052 aluminum, Mg2.5%, easy forging and good corrosion resistance, suit for ship part, vehicle part.
5083 aluminum. Mg4.5%, higher strength and well weldability, suit for chemical equipment part.
6000 series
6061 aluminum. Mg1%，Si0.6%, Cu0.3%. High strength, easy machined in higher temperature. suit for many kinds of structure for machinery.
6063 aluminum, good extrusion ability. usually used in aluminum doors and windows.
7000 series
7075 aluminum, Zn5.5%, Mg2.5%, Cu1.6%, very high strength, and always used as aero equipment material and sports goods materials.