- EN / Grade
- 3.3535
- Other designations / UNS
- EN AW-5754
UNS A95754 - Family
- Aluminium 5xxx
Panels and load-bearing parts have different priorities
5754 is considered when making a bent or formed panel requires manufacturability to matter alongside strength. Choosing between it and 5083 involves more than comparing two names: assess mechanical requirements, geometry and exposure together. In a design requiring higher strength, do not assume that changing grade while retaining sheet thickness is sufficient; check the loading assessment separately.
Work with O and H conditions
The alloy’s strength is linked to magnesium content and cold-working condition. Specify O, H111 or another appropriate H temper clearly; 5754-T6 is not a valid aged delivery designation. Welding heat and forming steps can affect the existing properties. Do not assume that parent-material hardness expectations apply unchanged to the finished component or weld region; the manufacturing sequence also matters.
Define surface and tolerance requirements early
For sheet or plate, include thickness, cutting dimensions, flatness and surface-treatment expectations. Technical and decorative anodising do not describe the same appearance target; state any requirement for colour or surface consistency separately. Assess intended use and contact conditions for food or process equipment. The general grade designation does not replace hygiene or conformity documentation for the finished equipment; specify the relevant product requirements separately.
Typical application areas
Formed panels, enclosures, welded vessel parts.
Product and cutting options
Share the section and dimensions you require for this grade. Availability is assessed for each request; the catalogue does not represent live stock.
What to specify in your enquiry
- Grade designation and applicable material standard
- Section, finished dimensions and machining allowance
- Quantity, delivery condition and certificate requirements
Frequently asked questions
Can I request 3.3535 in cut lengths?+
Share your required section, dimensions and quantity. Our team will assess suitable supply and cutting options for the specific grade.
Are the listed grade designations interchangeable?+
Designation systems can overlap, but they do not make every specification identical. Use the exact standard and certificate requirements defined by your project.