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Deep draw in Aluminum 5052-H32
Aluminum 5052-H32 is one of the most economical choices for deep draw: bends to an inside radius of about 1× thickness or less in gauges up to 0.125 in (3.2 mm). On a representative drawn cup at 50,000 pieces it estimates at about $0.28 per part plus $30,903 tooling, with a lead time of 6–10 weeks. Typical tolerance is ±0.002–0.005 in (±0.05–0.13 mm) typical.
- Per part
- $0.28
- Tooling
- $30,903
- Lead time
- 6–10 weeks
Price it in 5052-H32
Drawn cup · Deep draw
Order total $45,577
- Tooling
- $30,903
- one-time, spread over the order
- Piece price
- $0.28
- before setup + tooling
- Lead time
- 6–10 weeks
- to first production
Size
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Inside diameter42.042.0 mm
Depth55.055.0 mm
Material thickness0.800.80 mm
Quantity
Price per part falls as volume rises
Exact quantity5000050000 pcs
Material
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Open in builderBudgetary estimate for a representative part. Firm quotes come from principals after drawing review.
5052-H32 vs other deep draw materials
The same drawn cup at 50,000 pieces, priced in every material the process runs. 1008 CRS is the lowest all-in cost.
| Material | Per part | All-in | Weight | Tensile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel 1008 cold-rolled (CRS) | $0.22 | $0.84 | 59 g | 330 MPa |
| Aluminum 5052-H32 | $0.28 | $0.91 | 20 g | 228 MPa |
| Stainless steel 430 | $0.41 | $1.04 | 58 g | 483 MPa |
| Stainless steel 304 | $0.65 | $1.28 | 60 g | 505 MPa |
| Stainless steel 316 | $0.84 | $1.46 | 60 g | 580 MPa |
| Copper C110 (ETP) | $1.63 | $2.26 | 67 g | 290 MPa |
5052-H32 at a glance
- Tensile strength
- 228 MPa44th pct
- Yield strength
- 193 MPa10th pct
- Density
- 2.68 g/cm³45th pct
- Max service temp
- 150 °C55th pct
- Elongation
- 12 %22th pct
- Relative cost
- $$$$$
Bars are relative to the strongest, densest or hottest material in the SSG library. Percentile vs all 48 materials.
Strengths
- Bends to an inside radius of about 1× thickness or less in gauges up to 0.125 in (3.2 mm)
- Resists salt water and marine atmospheres better than 6061
- Welds with 5356 filler without losing temper strength the way heat-treated alloys do
- Higher fatigue strength than most aluminum sheet alloys
Watch for
- Cannot be heat-treated for more strength
- Gummy to machine; a poor choice for machined bar parts
- Anodized color can differ slightly from 6061; avoid mixing alloys in color-matched assemblies
- Mostly available as sheet and plate, not bar
Deep draw design rules
At least 4× material thickness
Bottom (punch) radius
5–10× material thickness
Flange (die) radius
First draw no more than 40–45% diameter reduction; redraws 20–30%
Limit reduction per draw
At least 3× material thickness; larger is cheaper
Rectangular corner radius
Expect 10–20% thinning near the bottom radius
Allow for wall thinning
ASTM A1008 DS or DDS steel, or annealed stainless
Specify drawing-quality material
Questions
How much does deep draw in 5052-H32 cost?
For a representative part (deep drawn cup ø42 mm id × 55 mm deep, 0.8 mm wall, 4 mm flange), SSG's estimator gives about $0.28 per part at 50,000 pieces, plus about $30,903 one-time tooling. All-in with tooling and setup that is $0.91 per part. It is budgetary; principals quote firm prices from your drawing.
Is 5052-H32 a good material for deep draw?
It is when you need bends to an inside radius of about 1× thickness or less in gauges up to 0.125 in (3.2 mm) and resists salt water and marine atmospheres better than 6061. Watch for cannot be heat-treated for more strength. Of 6 materials run in deep draw, it ranks 2 on all-in cost for the same part.
What finishes work on 5052-H32 deep draw parts?
Common options are bead blasted, vibratory deburr (tumbling), anodize type ii (sulfuric), chem film (chromate conversion), powder coat, wet paint (liquid coating). The builder adds each finish's lot charge, per-part cost and days to the estimate.
What tolerance can deep draw hold in 5052-H32?
Typical capability is ±0.002–0.005 in (±0.05–0.13 mm) typical. Tighter tolerances are possible on called-out features at added cost; specify them on the drawing rather than as a blanket note.
Quote deep draw in 5052-H32.
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