Aluminium

Aluminium is particularly suitable for components where low weight needs to be combined with suitable mechanical properties. Depending on the alloy, different requirements regarding strength, formability and corrosion resistance can also be met.

Yes. Suitable aluminium materials can be processed by cold forming or cold extrusion. Which alloy is suitable depends, amongst other things, on the component geometry, the required degree of forming and the desired properties of the finished component.

MN Kaltformteile processes, amongst others, AW-1050, AW-5019, AW-5754, AW-6056, AW-6060, AW-6082 and AW-7075. The materials differ, amongst other things, in terms of their strength, formability, corrosion resistance and heat-treatability.

Yes. In the case of age-hardenable aluminium alloys, the mechanical properties can be specifically modified through appropriate heat treatment. This allows higher strengths to be achieved, depending on the alloy. MN Kaltformteile processes, amongst others, heat-treatable aluminium alloys such as AW-6056, AW-6060, AW-6082 and AW-7075.

Aluminium generally has good corrosion resistance due to its natural oxide layer. However, how resistant a component actually is depends on the specific alloy and the operating conditions. For applications with increased requirements for corrosion resistance, suitable aluminium alloys can be selected accordingly.