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Aluminum and its alloys are today considered one of
the most practical of metals for a variety of reasons.
Its low cost, light-weight, and modern appearance are
among the primary reasons for its widespread use. It
is non-sparking, electrically conductive, thermally
conductive, non-magnetic, reflective, and chemically
resistant. It is popular in the construction, marine and
aircraft industries because of its ease of fabrication,
non-toxicity, strength (pound-for pound), and
resistance to the corrosive atmospheres of industry and marine environments.
Anodizing increases this corrosion resistance and also permits iridescent finishes in
different colors. Some alloys are slightly corrosive and so are cladded with a thin layer
of aluminum for added protection.
Apart from anodizing for the different iridescent finishes, the surface of aluminum
may be changed by mechanical finishing and embossing, etching, and electroplating.
Machining of aluminum is possible with great ease and speed. It can be easily joined
by riveting, welding, brazing, or soldering.
The pound-for-pound strength aluminum possesses at least equals, if not exceeds,
that of other metals. Greater strength can be gained by cold working. Further
strengthening and hardening can be achieved by heat treatments-these combinations
being known as tempers. Aluminum and its alloys may lose some strength at
elevated-temperatures, but its strength increases at low temperatures.
Major Alloying Element and Its Effect on Aluminum

1000's - Aluminum 99% min. - excellent corrosion resistance, high
thermal and electrical conductivity, low mechanical properties

2000's - Copper - high mechanical properties, increased yield strength,
best known and most widely used aircraft alloy

3000's - Manganese - good workability and weldability, high corrosion
resistance, moderate strength

4000's - Silicon - low melting point, widely used in welding wire and as a
brazing alloy 5000's - Magnesium - moderate to high strength, good
welding characteristics, good resistance to corrosion, especially in
marine environments

6000's - Magnesium/Silicon - good formability and corrosion resistance,
moderate strength

7000's - Zinc - highest strength alloy available, used in air-frame
structures and for highly stressed parts 8000's - Other element
Aluminum Association Alloy Designation System

1st digit - Identifies alloy types.

2nd digit - Identifies alloy modifications. Digit replaces letters formerly
used.

3rd and 4th digits - Identifies the aluminum purity of the specific
aluminum alloy.

The digits are the same as the numbers in the old designations for alloys
in use prior to the adoption of the four-digit system.

Temper Designations H-Tempers: Strain-Hardened

H1 - strain-hardened only.

H2 - strain-hardened and partially annealed.

H3 - strain-hardened and stabilized by low-temperature thermal
treatment.

The digit following

H1, H2, or H3 indicates the temper:

2 1/4Hard

4 1/2 Hard

6 3/4 Hard

8 Full Hard

9 Extra Hard
T-Tempers: Heat-Treated

T1 - cooled from an elevated temperature shaping process and naturally
aged to a substantially stable condition

T2 - annealed (cast products only)

T3 - solution heat-treated and then cold worked

T4 - solution heat-treated and naturally aged to a substantially stable
condition

T5 - cooled from an elevated temperature shaping process and then
artificially aged

T6 - solution heat-treated and then artificially aged

T7 - solution heat-treated and then stabilized

T8 - solution heat-treated, cold worked, and then artificially aged

T9 - solution heat-treated, artificially aged, and then cold worked

T10 - cooled from an elevated temperature shaping process, artificially
aged and then cold worked

Additional digits for T tempers include the following:

T51- stress relieved by stretching

T510- receives no further straightening after stretching

T511- receives minor straightening after stretching to comply with
standard tolerances

T52 stress relieved by compressing

T54 stress relieved by combined stretching and compressing

1110
Being commercially pure aluminum, 1100 has excellent forming qualities and work-
hardens more slowly than other alloys. As it is soft and ductile, 1100 is most often
employed where structural strength is not a primary requirement. It is extremely
resistant to corrosion, and therefore finds excellent utilization in the chemical,
cookware, and food processing industries. It is a non-heat treatable alloy.
Of all aluminum alloys, its thermal and electrical conductivity is the highest. Its
weldability is second to none and it is commonly employed in the architectural field
and building trades.
Applications
Reflectors, cooking utensils and kitchenware, decorative parts, giftware, dials,
name-plates, tank cars, storage tanks, chemical equipment, sheet metal work, heat
exchangers, and etc.
3003
3003 possesses the same basic characteristics and composition of 1100, with the
exception of a greater percentage of manganese added to 3003. This addition
increases the strength of this alloy by some 20% over that of commercially pure
aluminum (1100), It has excellent workability, weld ability and resistance to
corrosion. It may be deep drawn or spun, brazed or welded. This non-heat treatable
alloy is among the most commonly used alloys in industry today.
Applications
Drawn and spun parts, ductwork, general sheet metal work, cooking utensils, awnings
and sidings, decorative trim, garage doors, chemical equipment, pressure vessels, heat
exchangers, and etc.
5052
5052 is extremely resistant to corrosion, particularly that of a marine environment. It
also possesses a high magnesium content, making it the highest strength non-heat
treatable alloy available. It has good finishing characteristics, and excellent
workability. It is easily drawn or welded, and may be formed into intricate shapes.
Applications
Sheet metal parts, aircraft components and tubes, small boats, tankage, bus and truck
bodies, kitchen cabinets, cookware, appliances, fencing, fan blades, food-processing
equipment, and etc.
2024
2024, possessing both high strength and great fatigue resistance, finds excellent
usage in parts and structures where a high strength-to-weight ratio is desirable. It is
a heat treatable alloy, and use in this condition is recommended. Its workability is
good, and it may easily be machined to high finishes. Its weldability is low, though it
may be flash, spot, or seam welded if necessary. In the "Alclad" condition, its
corrosion resistance is excellent. If anodized, discoloration of this alloy is possible
because the high copper content "bleeds through". This "bleeding through" is not
harmful to the metal, and does not alter its chemical or physical properties.
Applications

Bare
Aircraft parts, caul plates, scientific instruments, truck wheels, fastening devices, and
etc.
Alclad
Aircraft frames, fittings, and structural components, truck bodies and parts, railroad car
roofs and sides, caul plates, and etc.
6061
6061 combines most of the good qualities of aluminum. It possesses high strength,
high resistance to corrosion, good workability, and a wide range of mechanical
properties. It is the least expensive and most versatile of the heat treatable alloys.
6061 in the annealed condition offers excellent weldability and formability, and is
readily disposed to furnace brazing. It can be clad to offer higher corrosion resistance.
6061-T6 plate is ASME Unfired Pressure Vessel Code approved.
Applications
Marine equipment, boats, truck and bus bodies, tankage and-tank fittings, structural
components, screw machine parts, high pressure applications, mine skips, transmission
towers, moldings, pipes, and etc.
1075
The addition of a higher percentage of zinc to this alloy makes 7075 one of the
highest strength and hardest alloys available. It finds its most common use in the
aircraft industry, especially where highly stressed parts are used. If annealed, this
alloy is highly formable and may be flash or spot-welded. Heat-treating increases its
strength considerably. In the "Alclad" condition, 7075 is highly resistant to corrosion.
Applications
7075 finds greatest utilization where extreme high strength is required, especially in the
aircraft industry.
Aluminum Tube
Aluminum tubing combines many diversified characteristics suitable for industry.
Qualities such as corrosion resistance, electrical and thermal conductivity, light
weight, strength, ease of fabrication, appearance and low cost predispose these alloys
for a wide range of applications. Aluminum has capabilities for a wide range of
finishes, and anodizing offers finishes in a variety-of iridescent colors. Because of its
extremely high ratio of strength-to-weight, aluminum is a logical choice for
construction and any product that must be lifted, moved, or flown. It is extremely
popular in the aircraft and missile industries.
Applications
2024 - The most common heat treatable aluminum is 2024. It is utilized
where high strength and no welding is involved. Aircraft fittings, structures,
and hardware are some of the major applications.
5052 - One of the strongest non-heat treatable aluminum alloys is 5052.
Possessing excellent resistance to corrosion, good workability and high
fatigue strength, it is used primarily for oxygen, fuel and oil lines.
6061 - The most common and least expensive of the heat treatable
aluminum alloys is 6061. Used where good corrosion resistance and
strength are needed, it can be found applied in areas for welded
assemblies, heat exchangers and aircraft components.
6061-T6 Aluminum Hydraulic Tubing
This grade is used primarily for hydraulic and pneumatic systems that must operate
under pressures of up to 3000 psi. It is ideal for these applications as it is easily
fabricated and both surfaces are free from all foreign matter. It is a sound and dense
alloy possessing a wide range of mechanical properties.
Aluminum Extruded Pipe
6061 and 6063 are heat treatable alloys possessing good corrosion resistance. 6061
has as its major alloying elements magnesium and silicon, making it versatile and
weldable. 6063 contains additions of manganese and silicon, which increases its
corrosion resistance and workability, but lowers its strength to slightly less than 6061.
Applications
Both 6061 -arid 6063 are used where the major requirements are good corrosion
resistance, a high strength-to-weight ratio, and fairly good workability. 6063, because of
its excellent finishing properties, finds popular use in architectural, furniture, and
decorative applications.
Specifications
SHEET & PLATE
Sizes:
.008 to .249 x R/W x
R/L
.250 to 18.00 x R/W x
R/L

Other alloys
available
upon request
* Special Tolerances
Available
* Polishing & PVC
Protected

ALLOYS SPECIFICATIONS
1100 AMS-4001, 4003, QQ-A-250/1
2014-BARE AMS-4028, 4029
2014-ALCLAD QQ-A-250/3
2024-BARE AMS-4035,37, QQ-A-250/4
2024-ALCLAD AMS-4040, 41, QQ-A-250/5
2124 AMS-4101, QQ-A-250/29
2219 AMS-4031, 94, 95, QQ-A-250/30
3003 AMS-4006, 4008, QQ-A-250/2
5052 AMS-4015, 16, 17, QQ-A-250/8
6013 AMS-4347, 4216
6061 AMS-4025, 26, 27, QQ-A-250/11
7050 AMS-4050, 4201, BMS-7-194
7075-BARE AMS-4044, 45, QQ-A-250/12
7075-ALCLAD AMS-4048, 49, QQ-A-250/13
7178-BARE QQ-A-250/14
7178-ALCLAD QQ-A-250/15
7475 AMS-4084, 4085

COIL

Gauges:
.008 to .160 x R/W x Coil

HEAT-TREATABLE NON-HEAT TREATABLE
2024-0 1100
2024-T3 3003
6061-0 3005
6061-T4 5005
6061-T6 5052
7075-0 -
7075-T6 -

TUBING

Sizes:
.125 to 12.00 OD
ALLOY DRAWN EXTRUDED HYDRAULIC
2024 WW-T-700/3 QQ-A-200/3* -
5052 WW-T-700/4 - AMS-4071
6061 WW-T-700/6 QQ-A-200/8* MIL-T-7081
6063 - QQ-A-200/9* -
7075 WW-T-700/7 QQ-A-200/11* -

ROD, BAR & FORGINGS

Sizes:
Rounds .125 to 8.00
Squares .125 to 6.00
Hexagons .250 to 3.00
Rectangles .125 x 1.88
to 6.00 x 8.00
ALLOY ROLLED EXTRUDED
2011 QQ-A-225/3 -
2014 QQ-A-225/4 QQ-A-200/2*
2017 QQ-A-225/5 -
2024 QQ-A-225/6 QQ-A-200/3*
2219 - AMS-4162, 4163
5052 AMS-4114 -
5083 - QQ-A-200/4*
5086 - QQ-A-200/5*
6061 AMS-4115, 16, 17, QQ-A-225/8 AMS-4160, 61, 73, QQ-A-200/8*
6063 - AMS-4156, QQ-A-200/9*
7075 AMS-4123, 24, 86, 87, QQ-A-225/9 AMS-4147, 69, QQ-A-200/11*

AIRCRAFT EXTRUSIONS
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TECHNICAL DATA LINKS
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Aluminum 2014-O
Aluminum 2014-T4; 2014-T451
Aluminum 2014-T6; 2014-T651
Aluminum 2017-O
Aluminum 2017-T4; 2017-T451
Aluminum 2024-O
Aluminum 2024-T3
Aluminum 2024-T361
Aluminum 2024-T4; 2024-T351
Aluminum 2024-T6
Aluminum 2024-T81
Aluminum 2024-T851
Aluminum 2024-T86
Aluminum 2124-O
Aluminum 2124-T351
Aluminum 2124-T851
Aluminum 2219-O
Aluminum 2219-T31
Aluminum 2219-T351
Aluminum 2219-T37
Aluminum 2219-T62
Aluminum 2219-T81
Aluminum 2219-T851
Aluminum 2219-T87
Aluminum 5052-H19 Foil
Aluminum 5052-H32
Aluminum 5052-H34
Aluminum 5052-H36
Aluminum 5052-H38
Aluminum 5052-O
Aluminum 5083-H112
Aluminum 5083-H116; 5083-H321
Aluminum 5083-H32; 5083-H323
Aluminum 5083-H34; 5083-H343
Aluminum 5083-O
Aluminum 5086-H112
Aluminum 5086-H116; 5086-H32
Aluminum 5086-H34
Aluminum 5086-O
Aluminum 6061-T6; 6061-T651
Aluminum 6061-O
Aluminum 6061-T4; 6061-T451
Aluminum 6061-T6; 6061-T651
Aluminum 6061-T8
Aluminum 6061-T91
Aluminum 6061-T913
Aluminum 6063-O
Aluminum 6063-T1
Aluminum 6063-T4
Aluminum 6063-T5
Aluminum 6063-T6
Aluminum 6063-T83
Aluminum 6063-T831
Aluminum 6063-T832
Aluminum 6063-T835
Aluminum 7050-T73511; 7050-T73510
Aluminum 7050-T7451 (7050-T73651)
Aluminum 7050-T7651
Aluminum 7075-O
Aluminum 7075-T6; 7075-T651
Aluminum 7075-T73; 7075-T735x
Aluminum 7178-O
Aluminum 7178-T6; 7178-T651
Aluminum 7178-T76; 7178-T7651
Aluminum 7475-T61
Aluminum 7475-T651
Aluminum 7475-T761


Titanium Plate and Sheet Distributor
ASM Aerospace Specification metals, Inc. is a leader in the
supply of quality titanium and titanium alloy plate and sheet;
having availability in a large variety of titanium and titanium
alloy plate and sheet. ASM supplies sizes in the range of
.012 to 4.00 in random width and lengths. Coil stock is
available in sizes ranging from .001 to 0.011 by random
width and lengths. The following types and grades of this
titanium and titanium alloy are available:
Titanium Grade 1 is an unalloyed, low strength titanium
product containing low oxygen with high formability; this
titanium grade is used in airframes, heat exchangers and
desalination units. Technical Info
Titanium Grade 2 is an unalloyed, medium strength titanium product. This titanium grade
is used in airframes, aircraft engines, and marine parts; good weldability and corrosion
resistance are its distinguishing characteristics. Technical Info
Titanium Grade 3 is an unalloyed, high strength, titanium product providing excellent
corrosion resistance and good weldability. This titanium grade is primarily used in airframe
and aircraft engine parts. Technical Info
Titanium Grade 4 is the highest strength pure unalloyed titanium product. This titanium
grade is used almost exclusively for airframe, aircraft engine parts, marine, surgical
implants, hydraulic tubing. Good formability and corrosion resistance are its
hallmark.Technical Info
Titanium Grade 5 (6AL 4V) is an alloyed titanium product containing 6% Aluminum and
4% Vanadium; is a medium strength product. This titanium grade is predominantly used in
airframe and turbine engine parts; and for use in surgical implants. Technical Info
Titanium 6AL 4V ELI is an alloyed titanium product containing 6% Aluminum and 4%
Vanadium, ELI (Extra Low Interstitial). Technical Info
6AL 2Sn 4Zr 2Mo (6-2-4-2) is an alloyed titanium product containing 6%
Aluminum, 2% Tin, 4% Zirconium, 2% Molybdenum. Technical Info
6AL 6V 2Sn (6-6-2) is an alloyed titanium product containing 6% Aluminum, 6%
Vanadium, 2% Tin. Technical Info
5AL 2.5Sn & ELI (5-2.5) is an alloyed titanium product containing 5% Aluminum and
2.5% Tin. Also ELI (Extra Low Interstitial). Technical Info
8AL 1V 1Mo (8-1-1) is an alloyed titanium product containing 8% Aluminum, 1%
Vanadium and 1% Molybdenum. Technical Info
15V 3Cr 4AL 3Sn (15-3-3-3) is an alloyed titanium product containing 15%
Vanadium, 3% Chromium, 4% Aluminum, 3% Tin. Technical Info

Titanium Rod and Bar Distributor
ASM Aerospace Specification metals, Inc. is a leader in the
supply of quality titanium and titanium alloy rod and bar. We
supply a full range of sizes in titanium and titanium alloy rod
and bar in the following types and grades:
Titanium Grade 1 is an unalloyed, low strength titanium
product containing low oxygen with high formability; this
titanium grade is used in airframes, heat exchangers and
desalination units. Technical Info
Titanium Grade 2 is an unalloyed, medium strength titanium product. This titanium grade
is used in airframes, aircraft engines, and marine parts; good weldability and corrosion
resistance are its distinguishing characteristics. Technical Info
Titanium Grade 3 is an unalloyed, high strength, titanium product providing excellent
corrosion resistance and good weldability. This titanium grade is primarily used in airframe
and aircraft engine parts. Technical Info
Titanium Grade 4 is the highest strength pure unalloyed titanium product. This titanium
grade is used almost exclusively for airframe, aircraft engine parts, marine, surgical
implants, hydraulic tubing. Good formability and corrosion resistance are its
hallmark.Technical Info
Titanium Grade 5 (6AL 4V) is an alloyed titanium product containing 6% Aluminum and
4% Vanadium; is a medium strength product. This titanium grade is predominantly used in
airframe and turbine engine parts; and for use in surgical implants. Technical Info
Titanium Grade 7 is an unalloyed, medium strength titanium product. Containing
Palladium in the range of 0.12% to 0.25%. It has superior corrosion resistance. This
titanium grade is used in industrial applications. Technical Info
Titanium 6AL 4V ELI is an alloyed titanium product containing 6% Aluminum and 4%
Vanadium, ELI (Extra Low Interstitial). Technical Info
6AL 2Sn 4Zr 2Mo (6-2-4-2) is an alloyed titanium product containing 6%
Aluminum, 2% Tin, 4% Zirconium, 2% Molybdenum. Technical Info
6AL 6V 2Sn (6-6-2) is an alloyed titanium product containing 6% Aluminum, 6%
Vanadium, 2% Tin. Technical Info
5AL 2.5Sn (5-2.5) is an alloyed titanium product containing 5% Aluminum and 2.5%
Tin. Technical Info
8AL 1V 1Mo (8-1-1) is an alloyed titanium product containing 8% Aluminum, 1%
Vanadium and 1% Molybdenum. Technical Info