Aluminum 5754
AA 5754 · UNS A95754 · EN AlMg3, AW-5754
5754 (EN AW-5754, AlMg3, 3.3535, A95754) is a non-heat-treatable Al-Mg wrought alloy with about 3 % magnesium, strengthened by solid solution and cold work to medium strength while keeping good formability, weldability and resistance to marine and industrial atmospheres.
5754 tempers and conditions
5754 is supplied in 16 conditions, soft to hard.
Compare all 16 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
As fabricated | Cheapest hot-rolled plate or extrusion where no guaranteed mechanicals are needed. | 95 | 200 | 18 | 52 HB | 35.5 % IACS |
Strain hardened from hot working only | Thick hot-rolled plate and extrusions where guaranteed minimum strength is needed without cold rolling. | 95 | 200 | 16 | 52 HB | 35.5 % IACS |
Annealed | Pick for maximum drawability/bendability in deep-drawn or severely formed parts. | 100 | 210 | 22 | 50 HB | 36 % IACS |
Slightly strain hardened | The standard European stock condition for 5754 sheet/plate: near-O formability with flatter, handling-hardened material. | 110 | 215 | 20 | 55 HB | 35 % IACS |
Strain hardened and stabilized, quarter hard | Thermally stabilised quarter-hard temper for 5000-series sheet/plate that must keep properties and avoid age softening. | 150 | 245 | 13 | 66 HB | 35 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, quarter hard | Stabilised quarter-hard sheet: better ductility and shape stability than H12 at the same strength class. | 150 | 245 | 14 | 65 HB | 35 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, half hard | Common half-hard temper for tread plate, vehicle panels and brackets needing strength plus some bendability. | 180 | 260 | 10 | 72 HB | 34.5 % IACS |
Strain hardened, quarter hard | Cold-rolled quarter-hard sheet for moderate strength with fair bending. | 180 | 240 | 10 | 66 HB | 35 % IACS |
Strain hardened and stabilized, half hard | Stabilised half-hard sheet/plate for welded structures and marine parts requiring property retention. | 180 | 260 | 9 | 73 HB | 34.5 % IACS |
Strain hardened, half hard | Half-hard cold-rolled sheet for flat panels and light structures with limited bending. | 205 | 260 | 7 | 72 HB | 34.5 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, three-quarter hard | Higher-strength stabilised strip where a modest bend radius is still required. | 210 | 270 | 7 | 76 HB | 34 % IACS |
Strain hardened and stabilized, three-quarter hard | Stabilised three-quarter hard sheet for coil-formed and roll-formed profiles. | 210 | 270 | 6 | 77 HB | 34 % IACS |
Strain hardened, three-quarter hard | Three-quarter hard strip for flat, higher-strength parts with minimal forming. | 235 | 275 | 5 | 78 HB | 34 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, full hard | Full-hard stabilised strip for high-strength flat blanks and shims. | 235 | 290 | 5 | 82 HB | 34 % IACS |
Strain hardened and stabilized, full hard | Highest-strength stabilised 5754 temper; used where stiffness/strength of thin gauge matters more than bendability. | 235 | 290 | 4 | 83 HB | 34 % IACS |
Strain hardened, full hard | Fully cold-worked strip for maximum strength; essentially no forming capability. | 265 | 300 | 3 | 85 HB | 34 % IACS |
What is 5754?
5754 (EN AW-5754, AlMg3, 3.3535, A95754) is a non-heat-treatable Al-Mg wrought alloy with about 3 % magnesium, strengthened by solid solution and cold work to medium strength while keeping good formability, weldability and resistance to marine and industrial atmospheres. It is supplied as sheet, plate and tread plate for automotive body and structural panels, marine and vehicle sheet, pressure vessels and riveted or welded sheet-metal work. Strength cannot be raised by heat treatment, continuous service should stay below about 65–80 °C to avoid grain-boundary β-phase sensitization and stress corrosion, and the O temper is gummy to machine; 5083 is the stronger alternative. 5754 has a density of 2.67 g/cm³ (0.0965 lb/in³), lighter than 78% of aluminum grades. It melts at 600°C (1,112 °F). 5754 has a yield strength of 110 MPa (16 ksi) and a tensile strength of 215 MPa (31.2 ksi) — weaker than 81% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 20% and the elastic modulus is 70 GPa (10.2 Msi).
What is 5754 used for?
- Automotive inner body panels
- Floor and tread plate
- Marine and vehicle sheet panels
- Welded pressure vessel shells
- Truck and trailer body panels
- Riveted sheet-metal enclosures
- Deep-drawn and hemmed brackets
Advantages
- Readily welded — 92/100, better than 95% of aluminum grades
- Forms and bends easily — 88/100, better than 92% of aluminum grades
- Good corrosion resistance — 76/100, better than 90% of aluminum grades
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 20%, better than 89% of aluminum grades
Limitations
- Limited service temperature — 65°C (149 °F), worse than 97% of aluminum grades
- Low strength — 110 MPa (16 ksi), worse than 81% of aluminum grades
- Difficult to machine — 40/100, worse than 81% of aluminum grades
5754 properties
Typical room-temperature values; bars are the position among aluminum grades.
Physical3
5754 has a density of 2.67 g/cm³ (0.0965 lb/in³), lighter than 78% of aluminum grades. It melts at 600°C (1,112 °F).
Mechanical10
5754 has a yield strength of 110 MPa (16 ksi) and a tensile strength of 215 MPa (31.2 ksi) — weaker than 81% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 20% and the elastic modulus is 70 GPa (10.2 Msi).
Thermal6
5754 is rated for continuous service to 65°C (149 °F). It conducts heat at 147 W/m·K (84.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 55% of aluminum grades. Thermal expansion is 23.7 µm/m·K (13.2 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
5754 conducts electricity at 35 % IACS, better than 52% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (76/100), better than 90% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 5754 takes about 200 MJ of energy and emits 12.5 kg of CO₂ — less than 60% of aluminum grades. Typical recycled content is 50%.
Manufacturability7
5754's machinability is fair (40/100, worse than 81% of aluminum grades); weldability excellent (92/100); formability excellent (88/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the aluminum family
Yield strength against density for every aluminum grade FabDigit runs. 5754 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with 5754
Is 5754 easy to machine?
Machines like soft 5000 series: use sharp polished-flute carbide, high rake, high speed and flood coolant or mist to stop built-up edge; harder H24–H38 tempers chip much cleaner than O.
Can 5754 be welded?
Excellent for MIG/TIG, FSW, resistance and laser welding with 5356 or 5183 filler (never 4043-type Al-Si with high-Mg base); as-welded joint strength approaches O-temper base metal.
Can 5754 be formed, bent or molded?
Very good cold formability in O/H111 (deep drawing, hemming, stretch forming); keep bend radii larger and expect springback in H24 and above, and watch for Lüders/stretcher-strain marks on visible O-temper panels.
Manufacturability
The process limits FabDigit's quote engine applies to 5754. Design inside these and the part quotes instantly; outside them it routes to an engineer.
CNC machining
| Machinability | Better40 / 100 |
|---|---|
| ISO material group | N.1 |
| Cutting speed (rough / finish) | 350 / 420 m/min |
| Minimum wall | 0.5 mm |
| Minimum internal radius | 1 mm |
| Drill depth limit | 8× diameter |
| Best surface (machined / polished) | Ra 0.8 / — |
| Hardenable after machining | No |
Sheet metal
| Formability | Excellent88 / 100 |
|---|---|
| Weldability | Better92 / 100 |
| Bendable | Yes |
| Minimum bend radius | 0.5× thickness |
| Sheet thickness range | 0.5 – 6 mm |
| Spring-back | Low |
| Welding processes | MIG, TIG, SPOT, LASER |
5754 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Mg | 2.6 – 3.6 | 3.1 |
| MnMn+Cr must be 0.10–0.6 | ≤ 0.5 | 0.2 |
| CrMn+Cr must be 0.10–0.6 | ≤ 0.3 | 0.05 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.4 | 0.25 |
| Si | ≤ 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Cu | ≤ 0.1 | 0.03 |
| Zn | ≤ 0.2 | 0.05 |
| Ti | ≤ 0.15 | 0.02 |
| Others (each)total others max 0.15 | ≤ 0.05 | |
| Alremainder, ~95.5–96.5% | balance |
What surface finishes work on 5754?
Takes clear and hard anodizing well and is a good base for chemical conversion, e-coat and paint; brushed/etched finishes are excellent, bright decorative anodizing can appear slightly grey.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on aluminum parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Passivation
Conversion Coating
PVD Coating
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Aluminum 5754 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- UNS
- A95754
- Aluminum Association
- AA5754
- EN / DIN / Werkstoff-Nr.
- AlMg3AW-57543.3535
How much does 5754 cost?
5754 is a budget-cost aluminum ($), cheaper than about 82% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
5754 — frequently asked
What is 5754 used for?
5754 is typically used for automotive inner body panels, floor and tread plate, marine and vehicle sheet panels, welded pressure vessel shells, truck and trailer body panels and riveted sheet-metal enclosures. In short: auto body / structural sheet.
What is the yield strength of 5754?
5754 has a typical yield strength of 110 MPa (16 ksi) and a tensile strength of 215 MPa (31.2 ksi) — weaker than 81% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 16 listed tempers.
Is 5754 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (40/100, worse than 81% of aluminum grades). Machines like soft 5000 series: use sharp polished-flute carbide, high rake, high speed and flood coolant or mist to stop built-up edge; harder H24–H38 tempers chip much cleaner than O.
Can 5754 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated excellent (92/100). Excellent for MIG/TIG, FSW, resistance and laser welding with 5356 or 5183 filler (never 4043-type Al-Si with high-Mg base); as-welded joint strength approaches O-temper base metal.
What surface finishes work on 5754?
Takes clear and hard anodizing well and is a good base for chemical conversion, e-coat and paint; brushed/etched finishes are excellent, bright decorative anodizing can appear slightly grey.
Can 5754 be formed, bent or molded?
Very good cold formability in O/H111 (deep drawing, hemming, stretch forming); keep bend radii larger and expect springback in H24 and above, and watch for Lüders/stretcher-strain marks on visible O-temper panels.
What is the maximum service temperature of 5754?
5754 is rated for continuous use to about 65°C (149 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
How much does 5754 cost?
5754 is a budget-cost aluminum ($), cheaper than about 82% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Can FabDigit make parts in 5754?
Yes — 5754 is available for CNC machining and sheet metal with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- EN 573-3 — Aluminium and aluminium alloys, chemical composition of wrought products — CEN (2019)
- EN 485-2 — Aluminium sheet, strip and plate: mechanical properties — CEN (2021)
- International Alloy Designations and Chemical Composition Limits (Teal Sheets) — The Aluminum Association (2018)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 13B — Corrosion: Materials — ASM International (2005)
- EN AW-5754 (AlMg3) rolled products datasheet — Constellium / Aleris rolled products (2021)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.