7075 T6510 Aluminum
7075 T6510 is a high-strength aluminum alloy, widely used in fields that require extremely high strength, durability, and good mechanical properties. It is usually subjected to solution heat treatment, stress relief, and artificial aging to improve its strength and stability. Specifically, the production process of 7075 T6510 aluminum includes a stress-relieving stretch, which ensures the alloy maintains structural stability even under high-stress conditions.
7075 T6510 Aluminum Alloy Composition and Treatment
- Solution Heat Treatment: This treatment method ensures the solute elements are evenly distributed within the 7075 alloy, thereby enhancing its mechanical properties during subsequent processing.
- Stress Relief: Stress is reduced or eliminated by stretching the metal by a certain amount, with the stretching amount adjusted according to the specific type of aluminum profile (such as extrusions or tubes).
- Artificial Aging: After the stretching treatment, the 7075 aluminum alloy undergoes an artificial aging process, which further increases the strength of 7075 T6510.
The characteristic of this aluminum alloy is that it maintains relatively high strength, while the stress-relief treatment results in minimal internal stress, thus reducing the potential for vibrations and resonance issues during use.
7075 T6510 Aluminum Characteristics and Advantages
- Strength: 7075 T6510 aluminum alloy has the highest strength within the 7075 series, making it suitable for applications that require resistance to high acceleration or impact forces.
- Machinability: Due to its higher hardness, the machining of 7075 T6510 aluminum is relatively more challenging, but it still offers good machinability.
- Weldability: The weldability is poor, which is a common characteristic of 7075 alloys, mainly due to its alloy composition and heat-treated state that make it prone to cracking during welding.
- Formability: The formability is average, particularly when processing, where excessive deformation should be avoided to prevent material property degradation.
- Corrosion Resistance: Compared to other aluminum alloys, 7075 T6510 has relatively low corrosion resistance, thus requiring appropriate surface treatments to improve its corrosion resistance during use.
- Heat Treatment: The heat treatment of 7075 T6510 alloy significantly enhances its strength, but its corrosion resistance and weldability remain at relatively low levels among heat-treated aluminum alloys.
7075 T6510 Aluminum Supplied Forms
Product Form | Description |
7075 T6510 Aluminum Rod | 7075 T6510 aluminum alloy is supplied in rod form, typically used for parts that require high strength and precision machining. The rod form of 7075 T6510 is widely applied in manufacturing high-load-bearing components, such as aircraft structural parts and rocket engine components. Due to its excellent mechanical properties and stability, 7075 T6510 rods are commonly used in aerospace and military fields, especially in environments that experience high acceleration and impact forces. |
7075 T6510 Aluminum Round Bar | 7075 T6510 aluminum alloy is supplied in round bar form, suitable for the production of high-strength parts and structural components. The round bar form of 7075 T6510 offers good machinability, meeting the demands of applications requiring high precision and strength, such as precision machinery and high-end equipment. Its high strength and relatively low internal stress make it excellent for vibration-sensitive and high-load applications, particularly in aerospace, military, and racing sectors. |
7075 T6510 Aluminum Flat Bar | 7075 T6510 aluminum alloy is supplied in flat bar form, commonly used in applications that require large surface areas and high-stress resistance. The flat bar form of 7075 T6510 is suitable for the production of load-bearing structures, frame components, connectors, and high-strength support parts. Its high strength and good stability make it an indispensable material in aerospace, military, and precision engineering fields, especially in projects requiring larger sizes and complex designs. |
7075 T6510 Aluminum Standards and Specifications
Common standards and specifications for 7075 T6510 include:
- Cold Drawn Rods, Flat Bars: 7075 T6510, compliant with AMS QQ-A-225/9, ASTM B211 standards.
- Extruded Rods, Flat Bars: 7075 T6510, compliant with AMS QQ-A-200/11, ASTM B221 standards.
These standards ensure that the material can be applied consistently and reliably across multiple industries.
7075 T6510 Aluminum Applications
Due to its excellent strength and stability, 7075 T6510 aluminum alloy is widely used in high-demand industrial fields.
- High-Speed Motion and High Acceleration Environments: 7075 T6510 can withstand high acceleration and impact forces, making it extensively used in aerospace, military equipment, and motorsports. For example, aircraft parts, rocket engine components, and various high-strength structural parts in mechanical systems all feature 7075 T6510.
- Projects with High Vibration Stability Requirements: In applications sensitive to vibration, 7075 T6510, due to its internal stress being relieved, effectively reduces vibration and resonance, thus ensuring structural stability. As such, 7075 T6510 also holds significant value in high-end equipment and precision instruments.
- Military and Firearms Manufacturing: Due to its high strength, 7075 T6510 is widely used in the production of firearms and ammunition. Especially for parts that require precision manufacturing and high-strength connections, 7075 T6510 provides ideal performance.
- Thin-Walled Parts and Strict Tolerance Requirements: 7075 T6510 is also used in thin-walled structural parts and components with stringent tolerance requirements. These parts are commonly found in aerospace, precision instruments, automotive manufacturing, and other industries.
7075 T6510 aluminum alloy, with its high strength, excellent stability, and reliable vibration resistance, is the material of choice for large diameter, high-strength projects. Although its weldability is poor and corrosion resistance is low, its advantages in applications requiring high cost, high precision, and high strength remain prominent. Therefore, for industries that demand high load-bearing capacity and stability, 7075 T6510 is an indispensable material.