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Aluminum ACP 5080 vs Hokotol

Aluminum · grade comparison

Aluminum ACP 5080 and Hokotol are both aluminum grades, both mold quality al. Hokotol is the stronger of the two: yield strength 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) against 110 MPa (16 ksi) for ACP 5080, about 4.4 times as much; tensile strength follows at 540 MPa (78.3 ksi) vs 172 MPa (24.9 ksi). Hokotol is the more ductile: elongation 6% versus 3% for ACP 5080, and Hokotol is harder (165 HB vs 65 HB). ACP 5080 runs hotter in service (150°C vs 120°C continuous). On the shop floor, ACP 5080 machines more easily (excellent vs very good), ACP 5080 welds better (fair vs poor), and ACP 5080 sits in a lower cost tier (standard, $$) than Hokotol (premium, $$$).

ACP 5080Choose it when the part sees heat, or when the part is machined in volume.

HokotolChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.

ACP 5080 vs Hokotol: properties

ACP 5080Hokotol

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Shear Modulus

26.5 GPa3.8 Msi
26.9 GPa3.9 Msi

Bulk Modulus

70 GPa10.2 Msi
74 GPa10.7 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

172 MPa24.9 ksi
540 MPa78.3 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

110 MPa16 ksi
480 MPa69.6 ksi

Elongation at Break

3%
6%

Compressive Strength

115 MPa16.7 ksi
490 MPa71.1 ksi

Shear Strength

110 MPa16 ksi
320 MPa46.4 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

55 MPa8 ksi
155 MPa22.5 ksi

Hardness, Brinell

65 HB
165 HB

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

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32 MPa·√m29.1 ksi·√in

Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 71 GPa10.3 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

2.8 g/cm³0.1 lb/in³
2.82 g/cm³0.1 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

570°C1,058 °F
477°C891 °F

Liquidus Temperature

640°C1,184 °F
635°C1,175 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Thermal Conductivity

142 W/m·K82 BTU/hr·ft·°F
150 W/m·K86.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

963 J/kg·K0.23 BTU/lb·°F
860 J/kg·K0.21 BTU/lb·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

150°C302 °F
120°C248 °F

Min Service Temperature

-80°C-112 °F
-196°C-321 °F

Same in both: Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 23.4 µm/m·K13 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 390 J/g168 BTU/lb

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

36 % IACS
39 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

4.8×10⁻⁸ Ω·m1.89 µΩ·in
4.4×10⁻⁸ Ω·m1.73 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.8 V
-0.84 V

Corrosion Resistance

55 / 100
40 / 100

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

92 / 100
82 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

180%
90%

Weldability

45 / 100
18 / 100

Formability (cold)

12 / 100
18 / 100

Castability

80 / 100
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Brazeability / Solderability

30 / 100
10 / 100

Polishability

35 / 100
75 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

210 MJ/kg90,284 BTU/lb
155 MJ/kg66,638 BTU/lb

Typical Recycled Content

80%
25%

Same in both: Embodied Carbon (primary production) 12 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 1,200 L/kg144 gal/lb

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

61 kN·m/kg
191 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

25.4 MN·m/kg
25.2 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

85 kJ/m³
1,623 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

52.7 mm²/s
61.9 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

15
49

Strength versus weight

Yield strength against density for every aluminum grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.

20501002005002.22.42.62.83Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scaleACP 5080Hokotol

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityACP 5080Hokotol
Default condition——
Relative cost$$ Standard$$$ Premium
Min. machined wall0.5 mm0.5 mm
Best machined surfaceRa 0.8 µmRa 0.8 µm

Both are offered for CNC machining. Both take the same 16 finishes: Anodizing Type II, Cerakote, Chem Film (Alodine), DLC, E-Coating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Electropolishing, Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Hard Anodize Type III w/ PTFE, Hard Anodizing Type III, Nickel Plating and 4 more.

ACP 5080 vs Hokotol — frequently asked

Is Hokotol stronger than ACP 5080?

Yes. Hokotol has a typical yield strength of 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) against 110 MPa (16 ksi) for ACP 5080 — about 4.4 times as much. Tensile strength is 540 MPa (78.3 ksi) vs 172 MPa (24.9 ksi).

Which is cheaper, ACP 5080 or Hokotol?

ACP 5080 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the standard tier ($$) while Hokotol is premium ($$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.

Which is easier to machine, ACP 5080 or Hokotol?

ACP 5080. Its machinability rates excellent (92/100) against very good (82/100) for Hokotol; for welding the order is ACP 5080 first (fair, 45/100) then Hokotol (poor, 18/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in ACP 5080 and Hokotol side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.

Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.