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Aluminum Boat Sheet Metal and Profile

5083 aluminum sheet can be regarded as a representative product of 5 series aluminum boat sheet metal and the tempers include O, H111, H112, H116, H32, etc. 5083 aluminum has medium strength, good corrosion resistance and formability, high fatigue resistance, and is generally used as the main structure of the hull.

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5083 aluminum sheet features

1. 5083 aluminum sheet has high strength among non-heat-treatable aluminum alloys.

2. It has good corrosion resistance and performs well in seawater.

3. It is easy to bend and has good welding performance.

4. 6 series alloys will undergo intergranular corrosion in seawater and are not suitable for use on ships.

5. 7 series alloys have poor corrosion resistance and are not suitable for use in marine environments.

The wide application and excellent performance of 5083 aluminum plate make it an indispensable material in the construction industry. Its good corrosion resistance and welding performance make it widely used in aircraft fuel tanks, sheet metal parts of ships, transportation vehicles and other fields. At the same time, its medium strength and good cold working performance also make it an ideal choice in the manufacturing industry, and it plays an important role in the manufacture of instruments, street lamp brackets, electrical housings and other aspects.

As people's requirements for material performance continue to increase, the application prospects of 5083 aluminum plate will be broader. Especially in situations where there are high requirements for corrosion resistance, welding performance and medium strength, 5083 aluminum plate will become the preferred material. Therefore, in the fields of construction, transportation and manufacturing, the demand for 5083 aluminum plate will continue to grow.

Marine aluminum alloy profiles are mainly used for ship structures and accessories. Common profiles include angle steel, square tubes, round tubes, etc. 6082 is a heat-treatable alloy with good formability, weldability, machinability and corrosion resistance. It also has medium strength and can maintain good operability after annealing. It is mainly used in mechanical structures, including marine aluminum pipe, bars and plates.

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