EN 603-1:1996

Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Wrought forging stock - Part 1: Technical conditions for inspection and delivery

This part of EN 603 specifies the technical conditions for inspection and delivery of aluminium and aluminium alloy forging stock for general engineering applications.  It applies to extruded and rolled products.

Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - Stranggepreßtes oder gewalztes Schmiedevormaterial - Teil 1: Technische Lieferbedingungen

Dieser Teil von EN 603 legt die technischen Lieferbedingungen für Schmiedevormaterial aus Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen für allgemeine Anwendungen fest. Er gilt für stranggepreßte und gewalzte Erzeugnisse.

Aluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Produits corroyés destinés à la forge - Partie 1: Conditions techniques de contrôle et de livraison

La présente partie de l'EN 603 spécifie les conditions techniques de contrôle et de livraison des produits corroyés en aluminium et alliages d'aluminium destinés à la forge pour applications mécaniques générales. Elle s'applique aux produits filés et laminés.

Aluminij in aluminijeve zlitine - Gneteni surovci za kovanje - 1. del: Tehnični pogoji za prevzem in dobavo

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 17-Sep-1996
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Mar-1997
• ICS: 77.150.10 - Aluminium products
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 132 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys
• Drafting Committee: WG 33 - Specific applications
• Current Stage: 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 02-Dec-2020
• Completion Date: 02-Dec-2020
• Directive: 97/23/EC - Directive 97/23/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 May 1997 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning pressure equipment
• Mandate: M/071 - Mandate to CEN for standardization in the field of Pressure equipment
• Ref Project: SIST EN 603-1:1998 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Wrought forging stock - Part 1: Technical conditions for inspection and delivery

Overview

EN 603-1:1996 - "Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Wrought forging stock - Part 1: Technical conditions for inspection and delivery" is a CEN standard that defines the technical conditions governing the inspection and delivery of wrought aluminium and aluminium-alloy forging stock used in general engineering. The standard applies specifically to extruded and rolled products intended for subsequent forging operations and supply chain transfer.

Key topics and requirements

While the full text contains the detailed clauses, Part 1 typically covers the core elements used to ensure consistent quality and traceability of forging stock. Key technical topics include:

• Scope and applicability - definition of product types (wrought forging stock), alloy family coverage and intended engineering applications.
• Inspection requirements - agreed inspection stages, sampling principles and acceptance criteria for delivered material.
• Delivery conditions - requirements for ordering, documentation, marking, packaging and handling to protect material integrity during transport.
• Material characteristics - specification of expected surface condition, form (rolled or extruded), and general requirements for conformity with order.
• Testing and verification - types of tests and records to be supplied or available on request to demonstrate compliance (mechanical and chemical verification typically referenced).
• Non-conformity and remedial actions - approaches to handling deviations, reporting and responsibilities between supplier and purchaser.

Note: This summary highlights the thematic content; consult the official EN 603-1:1996 text for precise clauses, test methods, sampling plans and contractual wording.

Practical applications

EN 603-1 is used to standardize the supply chain and acceptance of aluminium forging stock for a wide range of industrial uses:

• Ensures consistent raw material quality for forging shops and hot/cold forging processes.
• Helps manufacturers and fabricators control incoming material inspection and documentation.
• Guides procurement teams when specifying aluminium forging stock in purchase orders.
• Assists quality engineers and inspectors in establishing acceptance criteria and traceability for extruded and rolled feedstock.

Who uses this standard

• Aluminium stock producers and extruders
• Forging companies and toolmakers
• Quality, procurement and inspection teams in engineering firms
• Design and manufacturing engineers specifying raw materials

Related standards

EN 603-1 is Part 1 of a series addressing forging stock; related standards typically cover more detailed chemical composition, mechanical property requirements, specific product forms, or later parts of the forging-stock series. For contractual and certification work, use EN 603-1 together with applicable product- and alloy-specific standards and national adoption documents.

Keywords: EN 603-1, aluminium forging stock, wrought forging stock, technical conditions for inspection and delivery, extruded and rolled products, aluminium alloys, CEN standard.

Standards Content (Sample)

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