Aluminum Cast Mold Plate
Chemical Composition

5000 Series Cast Mold Plate

Typcial Chemical Composition (Weight-%)
Si - max 0.4
Fe - max 0.4
Cu - max 0.1
Mn - 0.4 - 1
Mg - 4 - 4.9
Cr - 0.05 - 0.25
Zn - max 0.25
Ti+Zr - max 0.15
Properties

 

 

5000 Series Cast Mold Plate

Typical Physical Values of 5000 Series

Density .0961 lb/ in3
Elastic modulus 10.3 x 106 psi
Coefficient of thermal Expansion 13.2 in/in °F (68 °F-212 °F)
Thermal conductivity (69.3 °F) 94 Btu/in h °F
Electrical conductivity (68 °F) 37% IACS

Typical Mechanical Values of 5000 Series

Ultimate Tensile Strength 410001 PSI
Yield Strength 18000 PSI
Elongation 16%
Brinell Hardness 70 HB
Typical Uses

5000 Series Cast Mold Plates are used for the following applications:

  • Automotive industry
  • Blow molds
  • Structural foam molds
  • Rubber molds
  • Low pressure injection molds
  • Thermoforming molds
  • R.I.M. and R.T.M. molding
 

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Aluminum Cast Mold Plate

Alro stocks aluminum cast mold plate in 5000 series. Aluminum cast mold plate is available in thicknesses from 2” to 20” and while it is precision sawed it does not have a ground surface.

About 5000 Series

5000 Series cast aluminum mold product is noted for having excellent dimensional stability. It is a 5083 alloy which provides strength, good anodizing response, weldability, and machinability. It has an internal low level of porosity which is guaranteed by the supplier's casting technology. In addition, quality control is performed by ultrasonic inspection. The low density of the 5000 series is an advantage over other aluminum mold products. 

Benefits of 5000 Series

  • Easy to recycle
  • Higher residual value at the end of its useful life
  • Precision sawed surface can allow for significant cost savings when surface machining is not require

Mold Plate Stocked By Alro:

  • Max 5 - 5000 series cast