Machining DataSheet for

General Information:
Material GroupN - Non-Ferrous (Aluminum, Brass, Plastic)
Sub-GroupN/A
Tensile Strength140 [N/mm^2]
Machinability260%

Equivalent International Designations for Aluminium 3003

Standard Name
sae3003
wnr3.0517
dinAlMnCu
anforA-M1
uni3568

Chemical Composition for Aluminium 3003

Element Amount
Manganese (Mn)1.0~1.5%
Iron (Fe)0.7%
Silicon (Si)0.6%
Copper (Cu)0.05~0.20%
Zinc (Zn)0.1%
Aluminum (Al)rem%

Cutting Speeds Recomendations for Aluminium 3003

* Click on the speeds below for higher precision in specific conditions!

ApplicationVc (m/min)Vc (SFM)
Turning490-6651610-2180
Milling615-8302020-2720
Parting325-4451070-1460
Grooving410-5551340-1820
Drilling205-275670-900

Important! The speed estimation is given for an ideal situation:

  • Most suitable carbide grade
  • Stable tool clamping
  • Stable workpiece clamping
  • Good quality raw material
  • A short overhang of the cutting tool.
  • Nominal hardness of the material.
  • etc.
Click on the speeds in the above table to get better precision for specific parameters
Or use our Speed and Feed Calculator


Recommended Carbide Grades for Aluminium 3003

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Grade for Turning

Grade for Parting Off

Grade for Grooving

Grade for Milling (Indexable)

Recommended Insert Cutting Edge Geometry for Aluminium 3003

Honing Size:0.00-0.01 mm / 0.000-0.000"
Rake Angle:15° -25°
Land Angle:Positive
Land Width:0.05-0.10 mm / 0.002-0.004"
Ground Insert:Highly Recommended
Polished top:Recommended

Learn more about carbide inserts Cutting-Edge Geometry Parameters.

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