4032 T6 High Silicon Aluminum Alloy Flat Bar Low Thermal Expansion Automotive Engine Pistons Precision Forging Stock
Product Overview
4032-T6 aluminum alloy flat bar is a high-silicon, low-thermal-expansion alloy designed for precision forging applications. With 11.0-13.5% silicon content, fine nickel additions, and T6 heat treatment, it delivers exceptional wear resistance, low thermal expansion, and high-temperature stability for automotive engine components.
Key Features
- Low coefficient of thermal expansion: 19.5 *10⁻⁶/K
- Excellent wear resistance at elevated temperatures
- Good hot forging characteristics
- High silicon content for reduced thermal growth
- Stable dimensional properties in thermal cycling
Technical Specifications
| Alloy |
4032 (Al-Si-Ni-Cu-Mg) |
| Temper |
T6 |
| Thickness Range |
5mm - 100mm |
| Width Range |
20mm - 300mm |
| Tensile Strength |
≥360 MPa |
| Hardness |
≥115 HB |
Applications
- Engine pistons
- Forging stock
- High-temperature structural parts
- Compressor components
- Connecting rods
- Cylinder heads