Aluminium 1050 Forgings are known for their remarkable purity, smooth performance and dependable workability, making them a preferred choice for industries that demand clean, stable and highly formable materials. As one of the purest aluminium grades available, it delivers excellent corrosion resistance and outstanding thermal conductivity. Manufacturers choose Aluminium 1050 when they need a material that responds beautifully to shaping and forging without losing its structural integrity. Its ability to achieve precise forms and flawless surface quality makes it valuable across electrical, chemical and general engineering applications. This alloy stands strong as a reliable, versatile and efficient material.
Aluminium 1050 Forgings contain more than 99 percent aluminium, with small traces of elements like iron, silicon, zinc and copper. This high purity gives the alloy exceptional corrosion resistance and excellent electrical and thermal conductivity. Mechanically, the alloy offers moderate strength, impressive ductility and superb formability, allowing smooth forging and easy shaping. Although it is not designed for high-strength applications, it performs exceptionally well in environments requiring lightweight components, dependable stability and resistance to chemical exposure. Its softness and flexibility make Aluminium 1050 ideal for precise forged parts.
Standards : ASTM B247, B247
Temper : H14
Specification : DIN, ASTM, BS and all International Standards
Flat bar blocks : up to 27″ width and 15,000 lbs.
Cylinders and sleeves : up to 50″ maximum O.D. and 65″ maximum length
Discs and hubs : up to 50″ diameter and 20,000 lbs.
Rolled, hand forged or mandrel forged rings : up to 84″ maximum O.D. and 40″ maximum length
Rounds, shafts and step shafts : up to 144″ maximum length and 20,000 lbs.
| Cu | Fe | Mg | Al | Cr | Mn | Si | Ti | Zn | Residuals |
| 0.1% max | 0.5% max | 0.6 to 1.2% | 95.2 to 98.3% | 0.25% max | 0.4% to 1.0% | 0.7 to 1.3% | 0.1% max | 0.2% max | 0.15% max |
| Melting Point | Modulus of Elasticity | Electrical Resistivity | Thermal Conductivity | Thermal Expansion | Specific Heat |
| 2700 kg/m3 | 555°C | 70 GPa | 0.038×10-6 Ω.m | 180 W/m.K | 24×10-6 /K |
| European Standard | OLD | WNr | UNS | ISO | USA (AA) | GERMANY (DIN) |
| AW-AlMg4,5 | AG4,5 | 3.3345 | A95082 | AlMg4,5 | 5082 | AlMg4,5 |
Aluminum 5082 offers high strength, excellent corrosion resistance, good weldability, and enhanced fatigue resistance, making it ideal for custom forgings in marine, aerospace, and structural applications.
The forging process for Aluminium 5082 typically takes between 2 to 6 hours, depending on the complexity of the part, size, and the specific forging method used.
Aluminum 5082's workability, characterized by good machinability and medium strength, allows for easy shaping during forging. However, its relatively low work hardening rate may require careful temperature control.
Aluminium 1050 Forgings are widely used in electrical equipment, heat exchangers, chemical processing units and food-grade machinery where purity and corrosion resistance are crucial. They are commonly chosen for bus bars, electrical conductors, light-duty mechanical parts, medical equipment and components that require excellent thermal performance. Because the alloy shapes easily, it is ideal for custom-designed forged parts with smooth surfaces and accurate dimensions. Industries rely on Aluminium 1050 for equipment that must remain lightweight yet durable. Its clean composition, stable behavior and high conductivity make it a trusted material across modern manufacturing and engineering applications.






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