3003 offers improved mechanical properties compared to 1000 series aluminium, especially at higher temperatures.

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In the motorsport sector, 3003 finds typical use in heating and cooling systems due to the alloy's excellent thermal conductivity.

Benefits:

The alloy benefits from good resistance to atmospheric corrosion while providing medium strength. The mechanical properties of the alloy are particularly good at elevated temperatures when compared to 1000 series alloys. The aluminium-manganese-based alloy boasts good weldability and cold formability and is, commercially, one of the most popular on the market. The material cannot be heat-treated and must be cold-worked to increase hardenability.

Motorsport Applications:

While popular in various engineering markets, specific motorsport applications include heating and cooling systems, oil pans, radiators, air ducts and intake manifolds.

Forming & Welding:

Forming is achieved via typical cold-forming and hot-forming methods, and the material offers high workability, while weldability is also good. The product is ideal for applications requiring medium strength and hardness with good welding capabilities.

Where performance matters:

When you purchase high-performance materials from Smiths High Performance, you will join some of the biggest and best global engineering companies. We are a Tier 1 supply chain partner to the world's leading motorsport companies. Our unique business structure and ethos allow us to offer services otherwise unavailable in this market sector.