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What Are Applications of AA3003 and 6101 in Automobile

The well known automotive aluminum alloys are 5xxx and 6xxx aluminum alloys like 6016 and 5182 aluminum alloy. 6101 and 3003 aluminium alloy is not known to everyone. 6101 aluminum alloy wire has medium strength and high electrical conductivity and can be used for long-distance power transmission lines. 6101 t6 aluminum is its common temper.

Compared with traditional steel-core aluminum alloy stranded wire (ACSR), all-aluminum alloy stranded wire (AAAC) twisted from a single Al-Mg-Si alloy wire can well avoid electrical corrosion and can improve power transmission efficiency. At the same time, the maintenance cost of transmission lines is reduced.

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With the booming development of the new energy vehicle market, the safety performance and lightweight design of power batteries have become key factors. As a high-performance material, 3003 aluminum coil has become the preferred material for manufacturing power battery shells due to its excellent formability and corrosion resistance.

Quality control is a core link in the production process, which mainly includes the following aspects:

1. Chemical composition: Ensure that the chemical composition of 3003 aluminum alloy meets the standards, the aluminum content is greater than 99%, and the manganese content is between 0.8% and 1.5%.

2. Surface quality: The surface of the aluminum coil should be smooth, clean, and free of scratches, peeling and other defects.

3. Dimensional accuracy: Dimensional parameters such as thickness and width should meet the design requirements.

4. Mechanical properties: tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, etc. should meet relevant standards

Detailed explanation of quality control

In the production and application process of 3003 aluminum sheet, quality control is a crucial link. The following are the specific implementation steps for its quality control.

1. Chemical composition control: Through precise testing methods, the chemical composition of the aluminum coil is tested to ensure that it meets the relevant standards of 3003 aluminum alloy. Especially the manganese content, it should be controlled between 0.8% and 1.5%.

2. Surface quality control: Conduct detailed visual inspection of the surface of the AA3003 aluminum coil to ensure that there are no defects such as cracks, peeling, corrosion, and bubbles on the surface, while keeping the surface smooth and clean.

3. Dimensional accuracy control: Accurately measure key dimensional parameters such as thickness and width of the aluminum coil to ensure that it fully meets the design specifications.

4. Mechanical property control: Through tensile testing and other methods, the mechanical properties such as tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation of the aluminum coil are comprehensively tested to ensure that they meet relevant standards.

5. Quality control during the production process: During the production process, production equipment must be inspected and maintained regularly to ensure the normal operation of the equipment. At the same time, sampling inspections of aluminum coils during the production process should be carried out so that problems can be discovered and dealt with in a timely manner.

6. Establishment and operation of quality management system: Establish a complete quality management system, clarify the responsibilities and obligations of each position, and ensure that various quality control measures are effectively implemented. In addition, the quality management system should be regularly reviewed and updated to adapt to changes in market and customer needs.

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