Aluminum EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F vs EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-O
Aluminum · EN AW-5083 Cast Plate temper comparison
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F and EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-O are two conditions of the same aluminum grade, EN AW-5083 Cast Plate: F (as fabricated) versus O (annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Both yield at about 115 MPa — the mechanical properties are the same, and the difference is in how the stock is processed and what it is certified to (as fabricated versus annealed). EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-O is the more ductile: elongation 15% versus 10% for EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F.
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-OChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F vs EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-O: 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.
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-FEN AW-5083 Cast Plate-O
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Brinell
Same in both: Shear Modulus 26.4 GPa3.8 Msi · Bulk Modulus 69 GPa10 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33 · Shear Strength 155 MPa22.5 ksi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 2.66 g/cm³0.1 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 574°C1,065 °F · Liquidus Temperature 638°C1,180 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 900 J/kg·K0.21 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 23.8 µm/m·K13.2 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 397 J/g171 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 65°C149 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 29 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 5.9×10⁻⁸ Ω·m2.32 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.79 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Weldability 90 / 100 · Castability 65 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 15 / 100 · Polishability 52 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 155 MJ/kg66,638 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 9.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 1,200 L/kg144 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 40%
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.
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F vs EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-O — frequently asked
What is the difference between EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F and EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-O?
EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F and EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-O are two conditions of the same aluminum grade, EN AW-5083 Cast Plate: F (as fabricated) versus O (annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Both yield at about 115 MPa — the mechanical properties are the same, and the difference is in how the stock is processed and what it is certified to (as fabricated versus annealed).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, F or O?
Specify the condition in the material field or the drawing note; FabDigit prices the quote for the state you call out.
When should I choose EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F over EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-O?
Pick EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-O when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-F and EN AW-5083 Cast Plate-O 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.