3004 Aluminum Bar
Machinability
Aluminium / Aluminum 3004 alloy has good machinability in the hard temper. Oil lubricant is used for performing machining operations.
Forming
Aluminium / Aluminum 3004 alloy can be formed using conventional hot working or cold working methods.
Welding
The Aluminium / Aluminum 3004 alloy can be welded using TIG or MIG welding techniques.
Heat treatment
Aluminium / Aluminum 3004 alloy is a non-heat treatable alloy.
Forging
Aluminium / Aluminum 3004 alloy is forged at temperatures ranging from 372 to 510°C (700 to 950°F).
Hot Working
Aluminium / Aluminum 3004 alloy is hot worked at 260 to 483°C (500 to 900°F).
Cold Working
Aluminium / Aluminum 3004 alloy can be cold worked up to 75% reduction of area using conventional techniques. This process should be followed by annealing if it is cold worked beyond 75% reduction of area.
Annealing
Aluminium / Aluminum 3004 alloy is annealed at 344°C (650°F) followed by cooling in air.
Hardening
Aluminium / Aluminum 3004 alloy can be annealed by cold working.
Applications
Aluminium / Aluminum 3004 alloy is used in sheet metal work. It is also used in manufacturing storage tanks.
Application
Construction/Indutry/Building/Chemical/Auto
The alloy 3004 is commonly used in the making of beverage cans. It was developed to satisfy the need for thinner gauges in can-stock, and thereby to some extent replaced its predecessor 3003 alloy in the making of beverage cans. Can-stock can be made thinner due to the addition of 1% magnesium, which contributes in solid solution strengthening.