EN AW-4032
EN AW-4032 – WEAR-RESISTANT
EN AW-4032 belongs to the group of heat-treatable alloys. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out a heat treatment such as solution annealing followed by artificial aging. Only then can the alloy develop its full potential. 4032 is the alloy with the highest achievable strength of the 4000 group and is often used as a piston alloy. Due to the very low ductility caused by its high silicon content, this alloy is difficult to press. LEICHTMETALL is also able to cast special non-standard variants of this alloy with over 20% silicon. Get in touch with us today.
EN AW-4032 applications
EN AW-4032 is often used as a piston, bearing or bushing alloy. Everywhere where high wear resistance combined with low weight is required.
Application areas
- Forged pistons
- Bearings
- Bushings
Molds (cold dimensions)
| Ø 160 mm | Ø 178 mm | Ø 201 mm |
| Ø 215 mm | Ø 227 mm | Ø 252 mm |
| Ø 278 mm | Ø 314 mm | Ø 350 mm |
| Ø 372 mm | Ø 425 mm | Ø 435 mm |
| Ø 518 mm | Ø 607 mm | Ø 682 mm |
| Ø 750 mm* | Ø 930 mm | Ø 1150 mm* |
Turned billets
We currently offer all diameters from 140 – 650 mm. From Q2 2023, we will be able to offer diameters up to 1,100 mm.
Mechanical properties
There is no standard for cast round rods (cast billets/bolts) that defines mechanical properties. The homogenized state („O3“ in accordance with EN 515) is comparable to the “soft annealed” state („O“) for extruded products. The final strength is adjusted by our customers‘ forming processes and/or heat treatments.
Overview of all technical data and facts about EN AW-4032
Larger diameters up to 1,100 mm, more sophisticated alloys, new compositions: LEICHTMETALL is continuously pushing the limits of technical possibilities.
Customer-specific solutions …
We will also be happy to adapt the analysis specifications to your highly individual processing and quality requirements on request. Various chemical compositions can be realized, as well as very pure alloys containing only small amounts of certain elements, such as sodium, calcium or beryllium. We are looking forward to your request!
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