Aluminum ACP 5080 vs TK Ultra 7
Aluminum · grade comparison
Aluminum ACP 5080 and TK Ultra 7 are both aluminum grades, both mold quality al. TK Ultra 7 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) against 110 MPa (16 ksi) for ACP 5080, about 191% more; tensile strength follows at 370 MPa (53.7 ksi) vs 172 MPa (24.9 ksi). TK Ultra 7 is the more ductile: elongation 5% versus 3% for ACP 5080, and TK Ultra 7 is harder (115 HB vs 65 HB). ACP 5080 runs hotter in service (150°C vs 120°C continuous). On the shop floor, ACP 5080 welds better (fair vs poor) and ACP 5080 sits in a lower cost tier (standard, $$) than TK Ultra 7 (high, $$$$).
ACP 5080Choose it when the part sees heat, or when it will be welded.
TK Ultra 7Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
ACP 5080 vs TK Ultra 7: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all aluminum grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all aluminum grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 71 GPa10.3 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
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
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.8 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Typical Recycled Content
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)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | ACP 5080 | TK Ultra 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | 0.5 mm | 0.5 mm |
| Best machined surface | Ra 0.8 µm | Ra 0.8 µm |
Both are offered for CNC machining. Both take the same 16 finishes: Anodizing Type II, Cerakote, Chem Film (Alodine), DLC, E-Coating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Electropolishing, Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Hard Anodize Type III w/ PTFE, Hard Anodizing Type III, Nickel Plating and 4 more.
ACP 5080 vs TK Ultra 7 — frequently asked
Is TK Ultra 7 stronger than ACP 5080?
Yes. TK Ultra 7 has a typical yield strength of 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) against 110 MPa (16 ksi) for ACP 5080 — about 191% more. Tensile strength is 370 MPa (53.7 ksi) vs 172 MPa (24.9 ksi).
Which is cheaper, ACP 5080 or TK Ultra 7?
ACP 5080 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the standard tier ($$) while TK Ultra 7 is high ($$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which welds better, ACP 5080 or TK Ultra 7?
ACP 5080. Its weldability rates fair (45/100) against poor (20/100) for TK Ultra 7.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in ACP 5080 and TK Ultra 7 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.