Common extrusion aluminium alloys and their properties. In the context of this lecture not every individual alloy and its properties have been. Hydro extrusion, north americas leading supplier of extrusion profiles, has an extraordinary capacity for producing all standard and. Architectural cat2010 index jindal aluminium limited. Alloy 6061 understanding extruded aluminum alloys alcoa engineered products. Alloy 2099 extrusions can replace 2xxx, 6xxx, and 7xxx aluminum alloys in applications such as statically and dynamically loaded fuselage structures, lower wing stringers, and stiffness dominated designs. Aluminium alloy 6061 is a medium to high strength heattreatable alloy with a strength higher than 6005a. Alloy selection plays an important role in your aluminum extrusion project. Due to its versatility, it is one of the most widely used alloys in the 6000 series. Aluminum extrusion design 6 mistakes designers make and. Apex aluminum extrusions produces 6061 for use in standard and custom. The type of aluminum grade you choose ultimately depends on how you intend to use the metal. Highly scc resistant 7000series aluminum alloy extrusion dr. Alex aluminum extrusions produces 6063 for use in standard architectural shapes, custom solid shapes and heatsinks, as well as seamless and structural tube and pipe.
Aluminum alloys that are cast can be used create products that are costeffective because of the low melting point. Your intended use allows you to rank the characteristics of each grade from most important to least important. Extruded aluminum alloy architectural and building products door and window frames electrical components and conduit railings and furniture pipe and tube for irrigation systems heatsinks alloy 6063, one of the most popular alloys in the 6000 series, provides good extrudability and a. Pdf case studies on virtual extrusion of aluminium alloys in real size.
Aluminum extrusion is a very competitive technology for creating pro. It has very good corrosion resistance and very good weldability although reduced strength in the weld zone. There are two extrusion processes, direct and indirect. Extrusion alloy properties specialty alloys crash performance, high strength 5. Understanding extruded aluminum alloys alcoa engineered products. Alloys can be improved by heat treatment after extrusion. The first chapter of this book discusses the fundamentals of extrusion technology, including extrusion principles, processes, mechanics, and variables and their effects on extrusion. Aluminum extrusion alloys alloy characteristics suitable applications major alloying elements % temper ultimate tensile strength psi yield tensile strength psi elongation in 2 inches %. For instance, alloy 6060 offers a corrosionresistant extrusion with an excellent finish. Mathematical modelling of the extrusion of aa3xxx aluminum.
Numerical designation system this european standard specifies a fivefigure numerical designation system for aluminium alloys and master alloys as specified in the relevant european standards. Aluminum extruders council for more information, go to. The volume appendices address aluminum alloy temper designations and definitions, aluminum filler metal selection, nominal compositions and composition limits for wrought and cast aluminum alloys, and typical room temperature physical properties of wrought aluminum alloys. Alloy 60056105 understanding extruded aluminum alloys alcoa engineered products. The extrusion process, combined with proper selection of alloy and quenching, provides an infinite number of applications and product improvements. Sierra aluminum is a highvolume extrusion mill based in southern california, providing products that range from basic mill finished extrusions all the way to finished, fabricated parts with over 800,000 square feet of manufacturing space spread across six different facilities and seven extrusion presses ranging in size from 7 to 9, we support our highvolume customers with the highest. Therefore, 6063 aluminum alloys are usually subjected to a homogenization heat treatment prior to extrusion 5. The 6000 series extrusion alloys role of magnesium and silicon the 6000 series alloys are typical heattreatable aluminium al alloys which gain their strength from thermal processing rather than mechanical deformation. Comparative characteristics of related alloys tempers1 general weldability corrosion arc with anodizing formability machinability resistance inert gas brazeability response alloy temper low high d c b a d c b a d c b a d c b a d c b a 6082 0 6082 t4 6082 t5. In the work, the experiments on extrusion of highstrength aluminium alloys 2014 and 2024 with solution heat treat ment on the press were performed.
Common extrusion aluminium alloys and their properties capalex. Alex aluminum extrusions produces 6063 for use in standard architectural shapes, custom solid shapes and heatsinks, as. Extrusion, productivity, properties, almgsialloys, homogenisation, billet preheating. B 241b 241m 02 used in usnrcrdt standards standard speci. This alloy is widely used in architectural applications. Contents high quality for our customers 3 bitterfeld plant 4 bonn plant 6 vogt plant 8 duffel plant 10 tianjin plant 12 extrusion samples alloys and their properties 14. Capral aluminium s manufacturing footprint includes the largest extrusion facility in the southern hemisphere at our bundamba operation in queensland. These specifications shall apply to the design of aluminum alloy load carrying members. Broadly used in engineering systems and applications which require lightweight or corrosionresistant characteristics, aluminum alloys are the. This extruded alloy is mainly used in pipes and machinery in the chemical, fuel and cooling industry download the technical sheet in pdf format.
Because of this, it is often referred to as architectural aluminum. Its easy to assemble and can be configured into endless custom solutions, from diy project to industrial applications. Alloy 2099 extrusions have exhibited very good machining, forming, fastening, and surface finishing behavior in production facilities. About extrusion extrusion is the most modern and very versatile method of forming aluminium. Grain size distribution in aa6060, aa6082 and aa7075 alloys article pdf available in journal of mechanical science and technology 2110. Aluminum comes in many different shapes and grades. With direct, the ingot moves relative to the container wall. Copper alloys possess tensile properties that exceed some aluminum alloys and approach those of stainless steels, and can be used in a multitude of applications. Miniaturization of electronic devices and components has benefited from the high strength and moderate to high. Extrusions in alloys other than these would be subject to special enquiry. Aluminium alloy commercial alloy 6061 t6 extrusions.
Alloy 6063 understanding extruded aluminum alloys average coefficient of thermal expansion 68 to 212f. En aw6060 the en aw6060 alloy is the most common extrusion alloy in the european market, due to its high speed in hot forming. We stock aluminium sheet, tread plate, coil and extrusions to meet our customers needs in mill, anodised and powdercoated finishes according to the specific requirements of our customers. Aluminum and aluminum alloys are very suitable for extrusion and many types of pro. In this work, the main objective is to develop and validate a 3d mathematical model of the extrusion process for aa3xxx aluminum alloys using the commercial fem package deform3d1. Extrusion alloys commonly used in automotive applications 4. Trimet aluminium ag has been supplying aluminum and services for the aluminum industry since 1988. A concern within the industry is the continuing education necessary to upgrade knowledge about aluminum. Alloys alloys alloys alloys alloys alloys alloys alloys alloys alloys alloys alloys alloys alloys alloys alloys. The process is described, advantages explained and economics explored. Aluminum and aluminum alloys are very suitable for extrusion and many types of profiles can be produced from easily extrudable alloys. Highly scc resistant 7000series aluminum alloy extrusion. Extruded aluminum alloy 6063 alloy 6063, one of the most popular alloys in the 6000 series, provides good extrudability and a high quality surface. Properties and selection of aluminum alloys handbooks.
T5s26 for 6061 pressquenched and overaged extrusions requiring improved stamping characteristics. Aluminum extrusion design extruded aluminum alloys tri. Aluminium alloys suppliers of aluminium extrusion, coil. Extruded aluminum alloy 6061 alloy 6061 is a medium to high strength alloy which displays good toughness characteristics. In addition, extrusion manufacturing facilities are also located in victoria, new south wales, south australia and western australia, all supplying worldclass products. It has a good surface finish, high corrosion resistance, is readily suited to welding and can be easily anodised. There are no general rules for what shapes and tolerances that can be applied in each case. Aluminium alloy 6063 aluminium alloy 6063 is a medium strength alloy commonly referred to as an architectural alloy. In recent years the importance of extruded alloys has increased due to the decline in copper extrusion, increased use in structural applications, environmental impact and reduced energy consumption.
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