Aluminum

The 1100 alloy is part of the non-heat treatable alloys, which are used in making bars, tubes, sheets, plates and wires. This low-strength alloy demonstrates excellent corrosion resistance, provides satisfactory anodizing and conversion coating finishing, and is unmatched by any other commercial aluminum alloy in workability. It lends itself readily to welding, brazing and soldering, but tends towards gumminess when machined. Typical end uses are spun hollowware, fin stock, chemical storage and processing equipment, kitchen utensil items and general sheet metal work.

The 1100 alloy is part of the non-heat treatable alloys, which are used in making bars, tubes, sheets, plates and wires. This low-strength alloy demonstrates excellent corrosion resistance, provides satisfactory anodizing and conversion coating finishing, and is unmatched by any other commercial aluminum alloy in workability. It lends itself readily to welding, brazing and soldering, but tends towards gumminess when machined. Typical end uses are spun hollowware, fin stock, chemical storage and processing equipment, kitchen utensil items and general sheet metal work.

The 1100 alloy is part of the non-heat treatable alloys, which are used in making bars, tubes, sheets, plates and wires. This low-strength alloy demonstrates excellent corrosion resistance, provides satisfactory anodizing and conversion coating finishing, and is unmatched by any other commercial aluminum alloy in workability. It lends itself readily to welding, brazing and soldering, but tends towards gumminess when machined. Typical end uses are spun hollowware, fin stock, chemical storage and processing equipment, kitchen utensil items and general sheet metal work.

The 2011 alloy is free machining alloy and temper combination.

that compares favorably with free cutting brass. 2011 is the alloy of choice when good strength and high machining rates are desired. It can be machined to very close tolerances and produces excellent machined surface finishes. Resistance welding, corrosion resistance and its ability to be anodized are only fair. Other forms of welding are not recommended. Additional strength, without compromising machinability, can be achieved using the T8 temper.

The 2011 alloy is free machining alloy and temper combination.

that compares favorably with free cutting brass. 2011 is the alloy of choice when good strength and high machining rates are desired. It can be machined to very close tolerances and produces excellent machined surface finishes. Resistance welding, corrosion resistance and its ability to be anodized are only fair. Other forms of welding are not recommended. Additional strength, without compromising machinability, can be achieved using the T8 temper.

The 2014 alloy is one of the strongest heat-treatable alloys for screw machine applications. This alloy, commonly found in forging applications, offers good machinability and high strength. Corrosion resistance is only fair; however, weldability is good with arc and resistance methods. In many applications this alloy may be substituted with 2024.

The 2014 alloy is one of the strongest heat-treatable alloys for screw machine applications. This alloy, commonly found in forging applications, offers good machinability and high strength. Corrosion resistance is only fair; however, weldability is good with arc and resistance methods. In many applications this alloy may be substituted with 2024.

The 2014 alloy is one of the strongest heat-treatable alloys for screw machine applications. This alloy, commonly found in forging applications, offers good machinability and high strength. Corrosion resistance is only fair; however, weldability is good with arc and resistance methods. In many applications this alloy may be substituted with 2024.

The 2017 alloy is similar to 2011, this is a general-purpose alloy for automatic screw machine work. It is stronger than 2011, but harder to machine and doesn’t have the fine chip associated with 2011. It is recommended for heavy-duty parts due to its high strength. Workability is fair, with ductility and formability considered better than 2014. Arc and resistance weldability are satisfactory. Corrosion resistance is fair. It is used for rivets, fasteners and aircraft components.

The 2024 alloy is thought of as the “aircraft” alloy given its strength. This alloy has only fair corrosion resistance but good machinability. Lends itself only to resistance welding as a hot joining process and is not recommended for brazing or soldering. In the annealed state, it has good workability but is only fair-to-poor in tempers. Typical end uses are aircraft skins and cowls as well as truck and aircraft structural parts.

The 2024 alloy is thought of as the “aircraft” alloy given its strength. This alloy has only fair corrosion resistance but good machinability. Lends itself only to resistance welding as a hot joining process and is not recommended for brazing or soldering. In the annealed state, it has good workability but is only fair-to-poor in tempers. Typical end uses are aircraft skins and cowls as well as truck and aircraft structural parts.

The 2024 alloy is thought of as the “aircraft” alloy given its strength. This alloy has only fair corrosion resistance but good machinability. Lends itself only to resistance welding as a hot joining process and is not recommended for brazing or soldering. In the annealed state, it has good workability but is only fair-to-poor in tempers. Typical end uses are aircraft skins and cowls as well as truck and aircraft structural parts.

The 2024 alloy is thought of as the “aircraft” alloy given its strength. This alloy has only fair corrosion resistance but good machinability. Lends itself only to resistance welding as a hot joining process and is not recommended for brazing or soldering. In the annealed state, it has good workability but is only fair-to-poor in tempers. Typical end uses are aircraft skins and cowls as well as truck and aircraft structural parts.

The 2024 alloy is thought of as the “aircraft” alloy given its strength. This alloy has only fair corrosion resistance but good machinability. Lends itself only to resistance welding as a hot joining process and is not recommended for brazing or soldering. In the annealed state, it has good workability but is only fair-to-poor in tempers. Typical end uses are aircraft skins and cowls as well as truck and aircraft structural parts.

The 2219 alloy is used in aerospace applications such as space booster and fuel tanks. The alloy is weldable and resistant to stress corrosion cracking . Its useful temperature range is -452° to 600°F. The alloy also has good fracture toughness.

The 2219 alloy is used in aerospace applications such as space booster and fuel tanks. The alloy is weldable and resistant to stress corrosion cracking . Its useful temperature range is -452° to 600°F. The alloy also has good fracture toughness.

The 2219 alloy is used in aerospace applications such as space booster and fuel tanks. The alloy is weldable and resistant to stress corrosion cracking. Its useful temperature range is -452° to 600°F. The alloy also has good fracture toughness.

The 5052 alloy is primarily alloyed with magnesium and chromium. Typically used in hydraulic tube applications. Demonstrates high corrosion resistance and suitable for welding processes.

The 5052 alloy is primarily alloyed with magnesium and chromium. Typically used in hydraulic tube applications. Demonstrates high corrosion resistance and suitable for welding processes.

The 5052 alloy is primarily alloyed with magnesium and chromium. Typically used in hydraulic tube applications. Demonstrates high corrosion resistance and suitable for welding processes.

The 5083 alloy contains 5.2% magnesium, 0.1% manganese and 0.1% chromium. In the tempered condition, it is strong and retains good formability due to excellent ductility. 5083 has high resistance to corrosion and is used in marine applications. It has the low density and excellent thermal conductivity common to all aluminum alloys.

The 5083 alloy contains 5.2% magnesium, 0.1% manganese and 0.1% chromium. In the tempered condition, it is strong and retains good formability due to excellent ductility. 5083 has high resistance to corrosion and is used in marine applications. It has the low density and excellent thermal conductivity common to all aluminum alloys.

The 5086 alloy is a medium-to-high strength non-heat-treatable alloy. This alloy has good weldability and is more formable than alloy 5083. As it is resistant to stress corrosion cracking and exfoliation, it is extremely popular in the marine industry. 5086 is commonly used in the construction of ship hulls (due to stress corrosion cracking resistance), pressure vessels, and applications requiring greater formability than 5083, limited to operating in temperatures less than 150^oF.

The 5086 alloy is a medium-to-high strength non-heat-treatable alloy. This alloy has good weldability and is more formable than alloy 5083. As it is resistant to stress corrosion cracking and exfoliation, it is extremely popular in the marine industry. 5086 is commonly used in the construction of ship hulls (due to stress corrosion cracking resistance), pressure vessels, and applications requiring greater formability than 5083, limited to operating in temperatures less than 150^oF.

The 5086 alloy is a medium-to-high strength non-heat-treatable alloy. This alloy has good weldability and is more formable than alloy 5083. As it is resistant to stress corrosion cracking and exfoliation, it is extremely popular in the marine industry. 5086 is commonly used in the construction of ship hulls (due to stress corrosion cracking resistance), pressure vessels, and applications requiring greater formability than 5083, limited to operating in temperatures less than 150^oF.

The 6005 alloy is a general-purpose extrusion alloy, suitable for structural products where medium strength properties are required. Typical application fields include ladders, train and truck building, marine constructions, off shore applications etc. Through special control of the chemical composition and the processing parameters, specially defined grain structures can be achieved, optimizing static and dynamic loading conditions.

The 6060 alloy is a widely used extrusion alloy, suitable for applications that do not require special strength properties. Parts can be produced with a very good surface quality, suitable for numerous coating operations. Typical application fields include furniture, finishing materials, windows and doors, car-body finishing, façade construction, lighting columns and flagpoles, architecture and the food industry.

The 6061 alloy is the GENERAL ENGIEERING type of alloy. Most commend used in industry. exhibits very good corrosion resistance and finishability, plus excellent weldability and a strength level approximating that of a mild steel. It is a popular general-purpose alloy. Machinability is good and in the annealed state, its workability carries a high rating, staying at the “good” level if heat-treated without aging. Typical end uses are aircraft landing mat, large and small marine vessels, structural architectural parts, storage tanks and highway signs.

The 6061 alloy is the GENERAL ENGIEERING type of alloy. Most commend used in industry. exhibits very good corrosion resistance and finishability, plus excellent weldability and a strength level approximating that of a mild steel. It is a popular general-purpose alloy. Machinability is good and in the annealed state, its workability carries a high rating, staying at the “good” level if heat-treated without aging. Typical end uses are aircraft landing mat, large and small marine vessels, structural architectural parts, storage tanks and highway signs.

The 6061 alloy is the GENERAL ENGIEERING type of alloy. Most commend used in industry. exhibits very good corrosion resistance and finishability, plus excellent weldability and a strength level approximating that of a mild steel. It is a popular general-purpose alloy. Machinability is good and in the annealed state, its workability carries a high rating, staying at the “good” level if heat-treated without aging. Typical end uses are aircraft landing mat, large and small marine vessels, structural architectural parts, storage tanks and highway signs.

The 6063 alloy is a medium strength alloy commonly referred to as an architectural alloy particularly for window frames, door frames and roofs. It is normally used in intricate extrusions. It has a good surface finish, high corrosion resistance, is readily suited to welding and can be easily anodized. Most commonly available as T6 temper and in the T4 condition it has good formability.

The 6063 alloy is a medium strength alloy commonly referred to as an architectural alloy particularly for window frames, door frames and roofs. It is normally used in intricate extrusions. It has a good surface finish, high corrosion resistance, is readily suited to welding and can be easily anodized. Most commonly available as T6 temper and in the T4 condition it has good formability.

The 6064 alloy is a controlled lead alloy designed to be ROHS and IMDS/ELV compliant. This alloy can be used instead of aluminum 6262 as they have similar physical and mechanical properties. The alloy offers very good machinability along with good corrosion resistance. It also has excellent coating acceptance (anodize response).

The 6101 alloy is heat treatable wrought alloy, alloy 6101 is best suited for applications involving moderate strength and maximum electrical conductivity. It is similar to alloy 6063 but with minor chemistry changes which enhance electrical conductivity. Although slightly lower in conductivity than alloy 1350, it offers greater strength. It can be produced in extruded rod, bar, structural profiles, structural and seamless pipe and tube.

The 7050 alloy is used in aircraft structural parts. This alloy has characteristics of high strength coupled with good resistance to exfoliation and stress corrosion cracking (SCC). It also has good fracture toughness and fatigue resistance.

The 7050 alloy is used in aircraft structural parts. This alloy has characteristics of high strength coupled with good resistance to exfoliation and stress corrosion cracking (SCC). It also has good fracture toughness and fatigue resistance.

The 7068 alloy offers some of the highest strength mechanical properties available in an extruded product. Most commonly used for aerospace, ordnance and light weight recreational applications where extremely high strength is required. Property levels are typically in the 100 KSI range for ultimate strengths.

The 7075 alloy offers the highest strength of the common screw machine alloys. The superior stress corrosion resistance of the T173 and T7351 tempers makes it a logical replacement for 2024, 2014 and 2017 in many critical applications. The T6 and T651 tempers have fair machinability, resistance welding and corrosion resistance ratings. This alloy is heavily utilized by the aircraft and ordnance industries given its superior strength.

The 7075 alloy offers the highest strength of the common screw machine alloys. The superior stress corrosion resistance of the T173 and T7351 tempers makes it a logical replacement for 2024, 2014 and 2017 in many critical applications. The T6 and T651 tempers have fair machinability, resistance welding and corrosion resistance ratings. This alloy is heavily utilized by the aircraft and ordnance industries given its superior strength.

The 7475 alloy is the highest purity alloy in the 7X75 family. As a result, it is used where fracture toughness is critical and has become very popular in ordnance applications, especially shell cases. It has the same basic characteristics as the parent 7075 alloy, with the addition of improved fracture toughness and the potential for a slight decrease in strength.