What is BS 1473
- Specification for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys about?Alloys are mostly composed of aluminium and other elements and are proved very important in many sectors like aerospace manufacturing. BS 1473 is a British Standard which is one of a series for aluminium and aluminium alloys in various wrought forms for general engineering purposes.
BS 1473 specifies requirements for rivet stock of diameter up to and including 25 mm made from one grade of aluminium and from four aluminium alloys in various conditions. BS 1473 also specifies requirements for bolt and screw stock of diameter up to and including 12 mm made from four aluminium alloys in various conditions.
Note: The titles of the British Standards referred to in BS 1473 are listed on page 2.
Who is BS 1473 - Specification for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for?
BS EN BS 1473 on the specification for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys is useful for:
- Manufacturers of aluminium and aluminium alloys products
- Designers of aluminium and aluminium alloys products
- Metal fabrication Industries
- Metal engineers
- Industries where aluminium and aluminium alloys products are used
- Testing labs for aluminium and aluminium alloys products
- Regulatory authorities
- Quality control personnel
- Product development teams
Why should you use BS 1473 - Specification for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys?
Aluminium and aluminium alloys are used in the engineering field in huge amounts, in structures and construction components. The designation of aluminium alloys and master alloys based on their chemical symbols is usually followed by numbers indicating the nominal content of the considered alloying element.
BS 1473 discusses definitions, chemical compositions, sizes and tolerances that depict a user-friendly idea of aluminium and aluminium alloys. BS 1473 also provides users with mechanical tests which contribute to the performance characteristics of aluminium and aluminium alloys ensuring their reliability. The guidelines in BS 1473 help you perceive the specification for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys that enables you to provide a superior quality product to your customers.
