Aluminum EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F (As fabricated)
Temper
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate
Pick for thick cast slabs bought before stress relief, where the buyer performs their own thermal stabilisation.
Values for the F condition
Other EN AW-5083 Cast Plate tempers and conditions
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate is listed in 4 conditions; see the grade overview at EN AW-5083 Cast Plate.
Compare all 4 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Annealed | Choose when maximum dimensional stability and lowest residual stress after heavy machining are more important than strength. | 112 | 265 | 15 | 64 HB | 29 % IACS |
FThis page As fabricated | Pick for thick cast slabs bought before stress relief, where the buyer performs their own thermal stabilisation. | 115 | 260 | 10 | 67 HB | 29 % IACS |
As-cast, stress-relieved and precision-milled cast plate | Default stocked cast-plate condition: low residual stress and tight flatness for machined tooling, vacuum chambers and machine bases. | 125 | 270 | 12 | 70 HB | 29 % IACS |
Slightly strain hardened | Occasionally offered when cast slab receives light rolling/levelling before machining; marginally higher yield than as-cast. | 135 | 280 | 13 | 73 HB | 29 % IACS |
What is EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F?
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F is EN AW-5083 Cast Plate in the F temper — pick for thick cast slabs bought before stress relief, where the buyer performs their own thermal stabilisation. EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F has a yield strength of 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) and a tensile strength of 260 MPa (37.7 ksi) — weaker than 79% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 10% and the elastic modulus is 70 GPa (10.2 Msi). EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F has a density of 2.66 g/cm³ (0.0961 lb/in³), lighter than 84% of aluminum grades. It melts at 574°C (1,065 °F).
Advantages
- Low embodied carbon — 9.5 kg CO₂/kg, better than 97% of aluminum grades
- Readily welded — 90/100, better than 90% of aluminum grades
- Good corrosion resistance — 75/100, better than 88% of aluminum grades
Limitations
- Limited service temperature — 65°C (149 °F), worse than 97% of aluminum grades
- Poor heat conductor — 118 W/m·K (68.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 81% of aluminum grades
- Low strength — 115 MPa (16.7 ksi), worse than 79% of aluminum grades
- Low electrical conductivity — 29 % IACS, worse than 78% of aluminum grades
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F properties
Typical room-temperature values for EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F; 22 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are EN AW-5083 Cast Plate reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among aluminum grades.
Physical3
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F has a density of 2.66 g/cm³ (0.0961 lb/in³), lighter than 84% of aluminum grades. It melts at 574°C (1,065 °F).
Mechanical12
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F has a yield strength of 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) and a tensile strength of 260 MPa (37.7 ksi) — weaker than 79% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 10% and the elastic modulus is 70 GPa (10.2 Msi).
Thermal6
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F is rated for continuous service to 65°C (149 °F). It conducts heat at 118 W/m·K (68.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 81% of aluminum grades. Thermal expansion is 23.8 µm/m·K (13.2 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F conducts electricity at 29 % IACS, worse than 78% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (75/100), better than 88% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F takes about 155 MJ of energy and emits 9.5 kg of CO₂ — less than 94% of aluminum grades. Typical recycled content is 40%.
Manufacturability7
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F's machinability is good (58/100, worse than 54% of aluminum grades); weldability excellent (90/100); formability poor (30/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F
Is EN AW-5083 Cast Plate easy to machine?
Machines predictably but gummy: use sharp polished-flute carbide, high rake, 300–900 m/min, generous flood or MQL coolant to avoid built-up edge and stringy chips.
Can EN AW-5083 Cast Plate be welded?
Excellent with GMAW/GTAW using ER5183 or ER5356 filler; no preheat above 120 °C, keep interpass low and avoid post-weld exposure over 65 °C to prevent sensitisation.
Can EN AW-5083 Cast Plate be formed, bent or molded?
Cast plate is a machining stock — avoid bending or deep drawing; hot forming above 250 °C only, and any cold work should be followed by stress relief to restore flatness.
What surface finishes work on EN AW-5083 Cast Plate?
Responds well to hard and clear sulphuric anodize (cast structure may streak decorative films); paints and chromate-free conversion coatings adhere well; not brazeable due to high Mg.
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Si | ≤ 0.4 | 0.15 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Cu | ≤ 0.1 | 0.03 |
| Mn | 0.4 – 1 | 0.65 |
| Mgmain strengthening element; drives sensitisation limit | 4 – 4.9 | 4.45 |
| Cr | 0.05 – 0.25 | 0.12 |
| Zn | ≤ 0.25 | 0.05 |
| Tigrain refiner in cast plate | ≤ 0.15 | 0.03 |
| Others (each)total others 0.15 max | ≤ 0.05 | — |
| Al | balance | — |
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F — frequently asked
What is EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F used for?
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F is typically used for vacuum chamber bodies, vacuum forming tools, composite layup moulds, mould and tooling plates, machine base and bed plates and large machining fixtures and jig plates. In short: european cast 5083 plate.
What is the yield strength of EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F?
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F has a typical yield strength of 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) and a tensile strength of 260 MPa (37.7 ksi) — weaker than 79% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 4 listed tempers.
Is EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (58/100, worse than 54% of aluminum grades). Machines predictably but gummy: use sharp polished-flute carbide, high rake, 300–900 m/min, generous flood or MQL coolant to avoid built-up edge and stringy chips.
Can EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated excellent (90/100). Excellent with GMAW/GTAW using ER5183 or ER5356 filler; no preheat above 120 °C, keep interpass low and avoid post-weld exposure over 65 °C to prevent sensitisation.
What surface finishes work on EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F?
Responds well to hard and clear sulphuric anodize (cast structure may streak decorative films); paints and chromate-free conversion coatings adhere well; not brazeable due to high Mg.
Can EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F be formed, bent or molded?
Cast plate is a machining stock — avoid bending or deep drawing; hot forming above 250 °C only, and any cold work should be followed by stress relief to restore flatness.
What is the maximum service temperature of EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F?
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F 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.
Can FabDigit make parts in EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F?
Yes — EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F is available for CNC machining; every part is priced by an engineer rather than instantly. 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 (2018)
- 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)
- Cast aluminium tooling plate (Al-Mg cast plate) technical data — Alimex / AMAG / Aleris (2022)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.