machinability
Al/Al 3004 alloy has good machinability when hard tempered. Oil lubricants are used to perform machining operations.
forming
Al/Al 3004 alloys can be formed using conventional hot or cold working methods.
welding
Aluminum/Al 3004 alloy can be welded using TIG or MIG welding techniques.
heat treatment
Aluminum/Aluminum 3004 alloy is a non-heat treatable alloy.
forging
Aluminum/Aluminum 3004 alloy is forged in the temperature range of 372 to 510°C (700 to 950°F).
Thermal processing
Aluminum/Aluminum 3004 alloy is hot worked at 260 to 483°C (500 to 900°F).
cold working
Using conventional techniques, Al/Al 3004 alloys can be cold worked with area reductions of up to 75%. If the cold work area is reduced by more than 75%, the process should be annealed.
annealing
Al/Al 3004 alloy is annealed at 344°C (650°F) and then air cooled.
hardening
Al/Al 3004 alloy can be annealed by cold work.
application
Aluminium/Aluminium 3004 alloy for sheet metal fabrication. It is also used to make storage tanks.