6014 automotive aluminum sheet has the characteristics of good formability, corrosion resistance and welding performance, and also has high strength and light weight characteristics. It is often used in the manufacture of automobile body parts, such as doors, hoods, trunk covers, etc.
Why choose Chalco Aluminum's 6014 aluminium auto body sheet?
Chalco auto body sheet production capacity
Chalco Aluminum has an acid-alkali cleaning and passivation unit for aluminum auto body sheet, and the heat-treated (such as: T4, T4P, T6, T8X) 6000 series auto body sheet panels produced can well meet the requirements of automobile shells.
Chalco Aluminum can provide 6-series auto body sheet inner panels, 6-series auto body panels, and auto body sheet structural materials, realizing full coverage of key automotive lightweight panels, and the industrialization of automotive lightweight materials has entered a new stage.
Automotive IATF16949 standard
Chalco Aluminum has passed the requirements of the automotive IATF16949 standard audited by BSI (British Standards Institution), providing quality compliance for continuously expanding the automotive product market and achieving high-quality development.
Well-known brand material certifications
Serving Tesla, Ford, Shanghai Automobile, NIO Automobile, BAIC New Energy, Changan Automobile and other famous new energy automobile manufacturers, confirmed the material certification relationship, and completed the parts of many automobile factories such as BAIC New Energy and Weilai Automobile Model car plate material certification.
Specification of 6014 aluminium auto body sheet
| Alloy | 6014 |
| Temper | T4P, T6B |
| ABS sheet dimension | Thickness: 0.70-1.50mm |
| Width: 800-2400mm | |
| Length: 800-5500mm | |
| ABS coil dimension | Thickness: 0.70-1.50mm |
| Width: 800-2400mm | |
| Standard |
GB/T 33227-2016, JIS H4000, ASTM B209, EN 485 |
Chemical composition of 6014 aluminum alloy
| Element | Composition(%) |
| Si | 0.30-0.60 |
| Fe | 0.35 |
| Cu | 0.25 |
| Mn | 0.05-0.20 |
| Mg | 0.40-0.80 |
| Cr | 0.20 |
| Ni | - |
| Zn | 0.10 |
| Ti | 0.10 |
| Al | Remainder |
Property of 6014 automotive body sheet
Surface processing method of automobile aluminum plate
| Surface processing method | Code name | Paraphrase |
| Mill face | MF | The surface of the rolling machined product ground by grinding wheel |
| Textured surface | EDT | Product surface processed by spoke rolling using EDM |
| Surface treatment | Code name | Paraphrase |
| Chemical cleaning | NP | Product surface treated with acid and alkali liquid |
| Passivation | P | The surface of the product buried by the designated pretreatment agent |
| Dry oiling | DO | Product surface coated with specified solid grease |
| Wet oiling | EO | Product surface coated with specified liquid grease |
Surface treatment of automotive aluminum sheets
| Features | Code name | Paraphrase |
| For standard board | S | For products with no special requirements on surface and performance |
| For high bake hardened panels | IBR | For products with greater strength after baking |
| For high flanged panels | IH | For products requiring better flanging properties |
| For high-strength board | HS | Products for high-strength areas |
| For low strain plates | RSS | 5000 series products for parts with low strain requirements |
Mechanical properties of automobile body panels at room temperature
| Alloy | 6014 |
| Code name | IH |
| Temper | T4P |
| Sample temper | T4P |
| Thickness mm | 0.70-1.50 |
| Tension Strength Rm N/mm2 | ≥175 |
| Yield Strength R p0.2 N/mm2 | 90-130 |
| Max Elongation A % | ≥20 |
| Elongation after break A 50 min% | ≥23 |
| Strain hardening exponentn (10%-20%Stain) | ≥0.23 |
| Plastic strain ratior (10%Stain) | ≥0.6 |
Tensile mechanical properties at room temperature after simulated baking
| Alloy | 6014 |
| Code Number | IH |
| Temper | T4P |
| Sample temper | T6B |
| Thickness mm | O.70-1.50 |
| Specified non-proportional tensile strength R p0.2 N/mm2 | 200-250 |
Other requirements of aluminum car body sheet metal
| Flange performance | The grade of flanging of panels and strips for body panels is grade 1 or grade 2. If other products require flanging performance, it should be indicated in the order (or contract). |
| Paint brush line | The grade of paint brushing line for panels and samples of body panels is grade 1 or grade 2. When other products require the performance of paint wire, it should be indicated in the order (or contract). |
| Anti-dent performance | When the buyer has requirements on the dent resistance performance of the panels and strips used for body panels, the supplier shall provide relevant data on the dent resistance performance. |
| FLD performance | When the purchaser has FLD performance requirements for panels and strips used for body panels，the supplier shall provide relevant data on FLD performance. |
| High speed tensile properties | When the buyer has high-speed drawing performance requirements for the panels and strips used for body panels, the supplier shall provide relevant data on the high-speed drawing performance. |
| Microstructure | The microstructure of plates and strips subjected to solution heat treatment is not allowed to be over-burned. |
| Oil amount | The oiling of the product is most determined through negotiation between the supplier and the buyer, and is indicated in the order form (or contract). |
| Passivation film thickness | The passivation film thickness of the product is determined through negotiation between the supplier and the buyer, and is specified in the order form (or contract). |
| Appearance Quality | Defects such as surface roughness, slight unevenness, scratches, color difference and small prints are allowed on the surface of panels and strips for inner panels of body panels and panels and strips for body structural parts, which do not affect the formability. |
| Defects such as cuts and marks that affect the use are not allowed on the outer surface of the panels and strips used for the outer panels of the body panels, and defects such as slight color difference, such as paint openings and cover-ups, are allowed. |
Features of 6014 automotive body sheet
High strength: 6014 aluminum alloy has high strength, which can meet the strength requirements for body parts in automobile manufacturing.
Good formability: 6014 aluminum alloy has good formability and can form complex shapes without affecting strength.
Corrosion resistance: 6014 aluminum alloy has good corrosion resistance and can be used in harsh environments for a long time without corrosion.
Welding performance: 6014 aluminum alloy has good welding performance and can be welded with other materials.
Lightweight: compared with traditional steel plates, 6014 aluminum alloy automobile body panels have a lower density, which can realize the lightweight design of the body.
Good surface quality: the surface of 6014 aluminum 6014 auto body sheet panels is flat, free of defects such as scratches and oxidation spots, which can meet the requirements for appearance in automobile manufacturing.
To sum up, 6014 auto body sheet has the characteristics of high strength, good formability, corrosion resistance, light weight, good surface quality and welding performance, so it is widely used in the manufacture of automobile body parts.
Uses of 6014 automotive body sheet
6014 aluminum auto body sheet panels are mainly used to manufacture auto body parts, including but not limited to the following:
Car door: 6014 aluminum auto body sheet panels can be used to make the inner and outer panels of the car door.
Hood: 6014 aluminum auto body sheet panels can be used to make automobile hood.
Trunk lid: 6014 aluminum auto body sheet panels can be used to make the trunk lid of a car.
Car roof: 6014 aluminum auto body sheet panels can be used to make car roof.
Compartment: 6014 aluminum auto body sheet panels can be used to manufacture the bottom and side panels of the carriage.
What precautions should be taken when purchasing 6014 aluminum auto body sheet?
When purchasing 6014 auto body sheet metal, you should pay attention to the following aspects:
Determine the application scenarios: before purchasing 6014 auto body sheet metal, you need to determine the application scenarios, such as which auto parts need to be manufactured, and what performance requirements these parts need to meet.
Determine material specifications: when purchasing 6014 auto body sheet metal, it is necessary to confirm the required material specifications, including requirements for thickness, width and length.
Confirm the quality of the material: when purchasing 6014 auto body sheet metal, it is necessary to confirm whether the quality of the material complies with international standards and industry standards, and whether it has the corresponding certificates and test reports.
Choose a regular manufacturer: when purchasing 6014 auto body sheet metal, you should choose a regular aluminum sheet manufacturer to ensure the quality and stability of the material, and you can also get professional technical support and after-sales service.
Pay attention to packaging and transportation: when purchasing 6014 auto body sheet metal, you need to pay attention to the protective measures during packaging and transportation to avoid damage and deformation of the material. At the same time, it is necessary to choose a suitable mode of transportation and means of transportation during the transportation process to ensure that the materials reach their destination safely.
