Why choose aluminum supplier Chalco?
When choosing 3C digital housing aluminum sheets and strips for mobile phones, digital and electronic products, the stability and machinability of aluminum plates are key to ensure that the aluminum housing resists pressure and protects electronic components. Used as a shell, the anodizing process is also an important factor, which can improve the corrosion resistance and hardness of the aluminum plate, and achieve various appearance effects. The 3C digital aluminum plate produced by Chinalco complies with ASTM B209 (American aluminum plate industry standard) and EN 485 (European aluminum plate industry standard) standards.
Chalco cooperates with many well-known digital 3C brands, including Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi, Samsung, LG, Konka and other Fortune 500 companies.
Chalco has a complete set of advanced material research and development, testing, and analysis instruments, which can meet the requirements of digital electronic structural parts such as stable structural strength, good formability, high hardness, and long service life. It can be easily punched, bent, Deep drawing, welding and other processing.
Specifications of 5052 H32 H34 3C digital aluminum sheet and strip
| Alloy | 5052 |
| Temper | O, H32, H34, H36, H38 |
| Thickness | 0.40-8.00mm |
| Width | 16.0-1500.0mm |
| Length | 1000.0-12000.0mm |
| Typical socket id | 405mm,505mm,605mm |
| Anodic oxidation index | ★★★★☆ |
| Supply status | Sheet, Coil, Strip |
| Standard | EN485, ASTM B209, GB/T 3880, YS/T 711-2020 |
Chemical composition of 5052 H32 H34 3C digital aluminum sheet and strip
| Element | Composition % |
| Si | 0.25 |
| Fe | 0.4 |
| Cu | 0.1 |
| Mn | 0.1 |
| Mg | 2.2-2.8 |
| Cr | 0.15-0.35 |
| Ni | - |
| Zn | 0.1 |
| Ti | - |
| Each | 0.05 |
| Total | 0.15 |
| Al | Remainder |
Mechanical properties of 5052 H32 H34 3C digital aluminum sheet and strip
| Alloy | Temper | Thickness /mm | Tensile strength/MPa | Elongation strength/MPa | Elongation after break% |
| 5052 | O | 0.40-1.50 | 165-215 | ≥65 | ≥14 |
| >1.50-3.00 | ≥16 | ||||
| >3.00-8.00 | ≥18 | ||||
| H32 | 0.40-1.00 | 210-260 | ≥160 | ≥7 | |
| >1.00-3.00 | ≥130 | ≥9 | |||
| >3.00-8.00 | ≥10 | ||||
| H34 | 0.40-1.50 | 230-280 | ≥180 | ≥5 | |
| >1.50-3.00 | ≥150 | ≥6 | |||
| >3.00-8.00 | ≥7 | ||||
| H36 | 0.40-1.50 | 250-300 | ≥180 | ≥4 | |
| >1.50-3.00 | ≥5 | ||||
| >3.00-8.00 | ≥6 | ||||
| H38 | 0.40-1.50 | ≥270 | ≥210 | ≥3 | |
| >1.50-8.00 | ≥4 |
Anodizing parameters of 5052 H32 H34 3C digital aluminum sheet and strip
| Alloy | Temper | Electrolysis time/min | Film weight/(mg/cm2) | Aluminum consumption /(mg/cm2) | Anode current efficiency/% | Film thickness/μm | Membrane density /(g/cm3) | Electrolysis voltage/V |
| 5052 | H32 | 20 | 1.879 | 1.437 | 99.59 | 7.6 | 2.47 | 13.4 |
| 60 | 4.799 | 4.317 | 99.62 | 23.2 | 2.05 | 13.7 | ||
| 80 | 5.619 | 5.74 | 99.46 | 31.8 | 1.78 | 13.7 | ||
| 120 | 6.068 | 8.626 | 99.55 | 34.5 | 1.76 | 13.8 |
Features of 5052 H32 H34 3C digital aluminum sheet and strip
Medium strength: 5052 aluminum Sheet and Strip has medium strength and excellent stamping performance. Where a project is deciding between 5xxx and 6xxx material routes, a 5052 vs 6061 aluminum comparison can help frame the choice around processing and performance requirements.
Excellent processing performance: 5052 aluminum Sheet and Strip has excellent processing performance, and can be processed by cutting, forming, welding and surface treatment. This makes it suitable for machining needs of various complex shapes and sizes. For thin stamped brackets and other internal components with tighter forming requirements, high-formability aluminum sheet for 3C internal parts provides a separate material-selection reference.
Good welding performance: the magnesium content in the 5052 aluminum Sheet and Strip can improve its welding performance. It can be welded by common methods such as TIG (argon arc welding), MIG (metal inert gas shielded welding) and resistance welding. The strength and tightness of the welded joint are extremely high. good.
Good anodizing effect: 5052 aluminum Sheet and Strip can be subjected to various aluminum surface treatments, such as anodizing, spraying, coating, etc., especially suitable for anodizing. For detailed process selection, aluminum materials for anodizing applications should be evaluated against the required finish and component specifications. The oxide film of 5052 aluminum has high density and hardness, and can be anodized to enhance appearance, improve corrosion resistance and protection performance.
Good strength and toughness: 5052 aluminum Sheet and Strip has high toughness and fracture toughness, and can maintain good tensile and impact resistance properties when subjected to external forces.
Specific application of Chalco 5052 H32 H34 aluminum sheet and strip in 3C digital field
3C digital products shell: 5052 aluminum Sheet and Strip are often used in the manufacture of digital equipment shells, such as tablet PC shells, mobile, router shells, digital camera shells, etc. It has the characteristics of shock resistance, durability and light weight. While protecting the interior of digital products, it is relatively light and easy to carry. For visible housing parts where anodized appearance and finish consistency are central to material selection, aluminum for anodized appearance parts offers a separate appearance-focused selection perspective.
Keyboard material: 5052 aluminum has high strength and excellent corrosion resistance, and is often used in the manufacture of keyboard positioning plates and keyboard bases on keyboards. Since the keyboard is a part that is often in contact with fingers and the environment, the corrosion resistance, weather resistance, and stability of the material are also very important to maintain the appearance and performance of the keyboard.
Rear panels of LED (Shells): 5052 aluminum Sheet and Strip are suitable for making LCD TV back panels. It has good processability, strength and corrosion resistance, which can provide stable support and protect TV screen and internal components.
Flat panel display frame: 5052 aluminum Sheet and Stripis also used in the frame of flat panel display. It can provide strong support and structural stability to ensure the normal operation and long-term use of the display. Excellent anodizing performance can improve the appearance effect and increase the durability of the product. When a frame specification requires a different balance of strength and anodized appearance, high-strength anodized aluminum for electronic housings is another route to compare rather than a direct equivalent of 5052.
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Precautions for purchasing 5052 3C digital aluminum sheet and strip
Specifications and dimensions: choose the 5052 3C digital aluminum strip specification that suits you according to your actual needs, including parameters such as the thickness, width, and edge smoothness of the aluminum strip. For sheet and plate sourcing, confirm whether the 5052 aluminum sheet and plate specifications match the required temper and dimensions; coil and strip width and edge conditions should be checked separately.
Surface quality: the surface of 5052 3C digital aluminum strip produced by Chalco Aluminum is smooth and flat, without obvious protrusions or depressions, no obvious cracks, oxidation, blemishes and other defects.
Supplier reputation and service: the supplier's reputation and service quality are also factors that you need to consider. Chalco Aluminum is a supplier with a good reputation and perfect after-sales service to ensure your purchasing experience is pleasant and smooth. For purchasing across multiple alloy grades and formats, the aluminum sheet and plate product range provides a broader product-category reference.
Test certificate: the test certificate is an important proof to measure the quality of aluminum strips. Chalco Aluminum can provide corresponding inspection certificates to ensure that aluminum sheets meet national or industry standards.
Packaging and transportation: Chalco Aluminum has fully considered the packaging and transportation methods of aluminum strips to ensure that they will not be damaged during transportation.
Dimensions and tolerances of 5052 H32 H34 3C digital aluminum sheet and strip
Thickness tolerance
| Thickness /mm | Thickness Tolerance /mm |
| 0.25-0.50 | ±0.01 |
| >0.50-1.00 | ±0.02 |
| >1.00-2.00 | ±0.04 |
| >2.00-4.00 | ±0.06 |
| >4.00-6.00 | ±0.10 |
| >6.00-12.50 | ±0.20 |
Length tolerance
| Length /mm | Length Tolerance/mm |
| 1000.0-4000.0 | ±2.0 |
| >4000.0-8000.o | ±2.5 |
| >8000.0-12000.o | ±3.0 |
Diagonal tolerance
| Length /mm | 1000.0mm | >1000.0-1500.0mm | >1500.0-2100.0mm |
| 1000.0-2000.0 | ≤3 | ≤4 | ≤5 |
| >2000.0-4000.0 | ≤4 | ≤5 | ≤6 |
| >4000.0-6000.0 | ≤5 | ≤6 | ≤7 |
| >6000.0-12000.0 | ≤7 | ≤8 | ≤9 |
