3003 aluminum circles are manufactured from 3003 aluminum sheet using processes such as stamping, spinning, and deep drawing. This material belongs to the 3xxx series aluminum-manganese alloy family and contains approximately 1.0%–1.5% manganese (Mn). Compared to 1050, 1060, and 1100 aluminum discs, 3003 aluminum circles offer approximately 20% higher strength, making them an ideal choice for applications requiring enhanced mechanical properties without compromising deep-drawing performance. They are widely used in sectors such as cookware, pressure cookers, lighting equipment, traffic signs, chemical processing equipment, and architectural components.
Description
Features
- Higher Strength
3003 aluminum provides approximately 20% higher strength than 1xxx series aluminum, with an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, making it suitable for industrial and structural applications.
- Excellent Formability
With outstanding deep drawing and spinning performance, 3003 aluminum is easy to stamp, bend, and fabricate, making it ideal for complex-shaped components.
- Superior Corrosion Resistance
It offers excellent resistance to atmospheric corrosion, moisture, and many chemicals, making it suitable for outdoor and humid environments.
- Good Thermal Conductivity
3003 aluminum provides efficient heat transfer performance and is widely used in cookware and heat-dissipation applications.
- Excellent Surface Quality
It features a smooth and uniform surface, suitable for anodizing, polishing, painting, and coating processes.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Alloy | 3003 Aluminum |
| Chemical Composition (%) | Al Balance, Mn 1.0–1.5, Cu 0.05–0.20, Si ≤0.60, Fe ≤0.70, Zn ≤0.10, Mg ≤0.05, Other Elements (Each) ≤0.05, Other Elements (Total) ≤0.15 |
| Temper | O, H12, H14, H16, H18, H22, H24 |
| Thickness | 0.3 mm – 10 mm |
| Diameter | 50 mm – 1500 mm (Customized Available) |
| Surface Finish | Mill Finish / Bright Finish / Mirror Finish / Anodized Finish |
| Edge | Mill Edge / Trim Edge / Smooth Punched Edge |
| Processing Method | Punching / Stamping / Deep Drawing / Spinning |
| Standard | ASTM B209 / EN AW-3003 / JIS H4000 |
Typical Mechanical Properties
| Property | 3003-O |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 95–140 MPa |
| Yield Strength | ≥35 MPa |
| Elongation | ≥20% |
| Hardness (Approx.) | 28–40 HB |
| Density | 2.73 g/cm³ |
| Electrical Conductivity | Approx. 40–45% IACS |
| Melting Point | Approx. 643–655°C |
Applications
- Cookware Manufacturing
Pots, frying pans, pressure cookers, cookware bottoms, lids
- Lighting Industry
Lamp reflectors, lamp shades, lighting housings
- Traffic & Signage
Road signs, traffic signs, signboards
- Industrial Manufacturing
Deep drawn parts, spun parts, stamped components
Yutwin New Materials utilizes advanced processing technology and stringent quality control standards to produce aluminum circles of various diameters, thicknesses, and alloys. The company selects high-quality aluminum coils as raw materials and employs precision processing techniques. We maintain strict quality control throughout the entire production process to ensure every aluminum circle meets high industrial standards.