Annealing 3004 Aluminum sheet 0.2-6.35mm Thickness
This is an alloy of aluminum with magnesium and manganese. It is strengthened (hardened) by cold work only as it does not respond to heat treatment, other than annealing.
Chemical Composition:
| Composition Specification (%) | (single values are maxima except as noted) |
| Alloy | Mn | Mg | Cu | Fe | Si | Zn | Al | Others |
| Each | Total |
| 3004 | 1 - 1.5 | 0.8 - 1.3 | 0.25 | 0.7 | 0.30 | 0.25 | Balance | 0.05 | 0.15 |
Hardening of 3004 Aluminum Alloy:
Cold working is the only means of producing the harder (H) tempers of this alloy.
Forming of 3004 Aluminum Alloy:
AL 3004 is easily formed by either cold or hot working with conventional tooling.
Welding of 3004 Aluminum Alloy:
The alloy is weldable by the standard methods. Best results are obtained by use of TIG or MIG welding with the same alloy as filler rod.
Hot Working of 3004 Aluminum Alloy:
AL 3004 can be hot worked at temperatures of 900 to 500 F.
Cold Working of 3004 Aluminum Alloy:
Cold working capability of this alloy is good. it can readily be cold worked up to a 75% reduction of area by conventional methods. Working beyond the 75% reduction requires an intermediate anneal.
Heat Treatment of 3004 Aluminum Alloy:
Heat treatment has no effect upon this alloy. It may be annealed after cold working however. See "Annealing".
Annealing of 3004 Aluminum Alloy:
Anneal at 650 F and air cool.
Forging of 3004 Aluminum Alloy:
Forging may be accomplished in the range of 950 to 700 F.
Applications of 3004 Aluminum Sheet:
Details of Packaging and Producing of 3004 Aluminum Sheet:
