Aluminum EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-H111
Temper
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate
H111 = slightly strain hardened
Occasionally offered when cast slab receives light rolling/levelling before machining; marginally higher yield than as-cast.
Values for the H111 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 |
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 |
H111This page 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-H111?
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-H111 is EN AW-5083 Cast Plate in the H111 temper — occasionally offered when cast slab receives light rolling/levelling before machining; marginally higher yield than as-cast. EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-H111 has a yield strength of 135 MPa (19.6 ksi) and a tensile strength of 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) — weaker than 72% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 13% and the elastic modulus is 71 GPa (10.3 Msi). EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-H111 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
- Good corrosion resistance — 76/100, better than 90% of aluminum grades
- Readily welded — 90/100, better than 90% of aluminum grades
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 13%, better than 79% of aluminum grades
Limitations
- Limited service temperature — 65°C (149 °F), worse than 97% of aluminum grades
- Poor heat conductor — 117 W/m·K (67.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 83% of aluminum grades
- Low electrical conductivity — 29 % IACS, worse than 78% of aluminum grades
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-H111 properties
Typical room-temperature values for EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-H111; 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-H111 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-H111 has a yield strength of 135 MPa (19.6 ksi) and a tensile strength of 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) — weaker than 72% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 13% and the elastic modulus is 71 GPa (10.3 Msi).
Thermal6
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-H111 is rated for continuous service to 65°C (149 °F). It conducts heat at 117 W/m·K (67.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 83% of aluminum grades. Thermal expansion is 23.8 µm/m·K (13.2 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-H111 conducts electricity at 29 % IACS, worse than 78% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (76/100), better than 90% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-H111 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-H111's machinability is good (64/100, better than 58% of aluminum grades); weldability excellent (90/100); formability poor (34/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-H111
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-H111 — frequently asked
What is EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-H111 used for?
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-H111 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-H111?
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-H111 has a typical yield strength of 135 MPa (19.6 ksi) and a tensile strength of 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) — weaker than 72% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 4 listed tempers.
Is EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-H111 easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (64/100, better than 58% 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-H111 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-H111?
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-H111 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-H111?
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-H111 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-H111?
Yes — EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-H111 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.