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HEAT-TREATABLE ALLOYS
2024 – Thought of as the “aircraft” alloy because of
its strength .the 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 and truck and aircraft
structurals.
6061- Very good corrosion resistance and
finishability plus excellent weldability and a strength
level approximating that of mild steel, this 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 mats, large and small
marine vessels, structural architectural parts, storage
tanks and highway signs.
7075 – One of the highest strength, commercially
available alloys with fair corrosion resistance and
machinabiility. Low workability resistance and welded only
by the resistance process.Typically used as aircraft skins,
cowls and structures. |