Alloy 3003 Solution

3105-H22 (Depot) as a Substitute for 3003 H14

  • Nichols Aluminum 3105-H22 (Depot) is a potential alternative to 3003 H14 in roll-forming, stamping, and shallow drawn applications. 
  • Alloy of choice because the chemistry and resulting properties are similar to 3003:
  Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Ni Zn
3003 0.6 0.7 0.05-0.20 1.0-1.5 - - - 0.10
3105 0.6 0.7 0.30 0.30-0.8 0.20-0.8 0.20 - 0.40

3105 is available in all standard gauges through 0.1000.

Formability

  • Nichols' 3105-H22 (Depot) possesses forming characteristics similar to 3003 H14, with significant cost savings.
  • Meets Aluminum Association bend criteria for 3003 H14:
  0.025 0.032 0.040 0.050 0.063 0.080 0.090 0.100
3003-H14 DC 0T 0T 0T 0T 0T 0T 0T 0T
3105-H22 (Depot) 0T 0T 0T 0T 0T 0T 0T 0T

Note: Data is for 90º bends.

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