Brian Fasteners makes Aluminium 3003 Forgings in Houston, providing a manganese-alloyed grade with superior formability and corrosion resistance. Suitable for general-purpose, appliance, and architectural parts, 3003 forgings are ASTM-compliant and delivered with CNC-finished surfaces and quality certifications. Our components are light in weight, long-lasting, and budget–friendly, ideal for mass-production and custom engineering use.
Comprises ~1.0–1.5% Mn, small amounts of Fe, Si, trace amount of Cu; remainder Al. Tensile strength in the range 130–200 MPa; yield ~115 MPa. Non-heat-treatable; hardened by cold working. Good corrosion and oxidation resistance, with moderate weldability and fatigue.
Standards : ASTM B247, B247
Specification : DIN, ASTM, BS and all International Standards
Flat bar blocks : up to 27″ width and 15,000 lbs.
Cylinders and sleeves : up to 50″ maximum O.D. and 65″ maximum length
Discs and hubs : up to 50″ diameter and 20,000 lbs.
Rolled, hand forged or mandrel forged rings : up to 84″ maximum O.D. and 40″ maximum length
Rounds, shafts and step shafts : up to 144″ maximum length and 20,000 lbs.
| Grade | Al | Cr | Cu | Fe | Mg | Mn | Other Total | Si | Ti | Zn |
| min. | Remainder | – | 0.05 to 0.20% | 0.7% | – | 1.0 to 1.5% | 0.15% | 0.6% | – | 0.10% |
| Grade | Al | Cr | Cu | Fe | Mg | Mn | Other Total | Si | Ti | Zn |
| min. | Remainder | – | 0.05 to 0.20% | 0.7% | – | 1.0 to 1.5% | 0.15% | 0.6% | – | 0.10% |
| European Standard | OLD | WNr | UNS | ISO | USA (AA) | GERMANY (DIN) |
| AW-AlCu4Mg1 | AU4G1 | 3.0517 | A93003 | AlCu4Mg | 3003 | AlCuMg2 |
Aluminum 3003 offers excellent corrosion resistance, good formability, lightweight, and high strength-to-weight ratio, making it ideal for custom forgings in industries like aerospace, automotive, and construction.
Aluminum 3003 is not ideal for high-temperature forging applications due to its low strength at elevated temperatures. It is more suitable for applications requiring good formability at moderate temperatures.
Aluminum 3003 has good workability, making it easy to forge. Its excellent formability allows for smooth shaping, but it requires careful temperature control to avoid material damage during forging.
Applied in cookware, HVAC parts, ornamental trims, downspouts, and ventilation accessories. Also used in storage tanks, signs, and light architectural hardware. 3003 forgings are ideal where formability, protection against corrosion, and economy are critical. Brian Fasteners provides ready-to-use forgings suitable for consumer products, building systems, and utility uses.






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