I'm planning to make a batch (50-100) of motorcycle sump-guards / bash-plates from 5mm plate.
Data sheet on 5083 says 'not recommended for use in temperatures in excess of 65 °C'. Possibly on rare occasions (stuck in traffic on a hot day etc) this could be exceeded locally, though not probably by that much, maybe +20°? From 5-10mm proximity to the exhaust in places. It's not mission-critical strength-wise, although nice to be a bit harder than say 6061.
What happens then, and how concerned should I be?
Laser cutting guy recommends it, and everything else suggests it's good for what I want. Strength, corrosion resistance, etc.
Data sheet on 5083 says 'not recommended for use in temperatures in excess of 65 °C'. Possibly on rare occasions (stuck in traffic on a hot day etc) this could be exceeded locally, though not probably by that much, maybe +20°? From 5-10mm proximity to the exhaust in places. It's not mission-critical strength-wise, although nice to be a bit harder than say 6061.
What happens then, and how concerned should I be?
Laser cutting guy recommends it, and everything else suggests it's good for what I want. Strength, corrosion resistance, etc.