2024 T3 T351 Aerospace Aluminum Rod Bar

2024 aluminum alloy is an aluminum alloy with copper as the primary alloying element, belonging to the high-strength series of aluminum alloys. It is widely used in the aerospace, automotive, and military industries.

2024 aerospace aluminum rod is a high-strength aluminum alloy material, mainly used in the aerospace field and other applications that require high strength and low weight.

Characteristics of 2024 Aerospace Aluminum Rod Bar

• 1. High strength: 2024 aluminum alloy has excellent tensile and yield strength, making it suitable for load-bearing structural components.
• 2. Good fatigue performance: 2024 aluminum alloy exhibits good fatigue strength under repeated loads.
• 3. Corrosion resistance: Although 2024 aluminum alloy has relatively poor corrosion resistance, surface treatments such as anodizing can improve its corrosion resistance.
• 4. Weldability: 2024 aluminum alloy has poor weldability, often requiring specialized welding techniques or the use of other alloys for welding.

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2024 T3 Aluminum Rod Bar

The T3 temper indicates that the aluminum has undergone solution heat treatment followed by cold working. This process significantly enhances the strength of the material.

Characteristics of 2024 T3 Aluminum Rod Bar

• Strength: High tensile strength and yield strength, suitable for aerospace structural applications.
• Ductility: Moderate ductility, allowing for some forming and shaping.
• Corrosion resistance: General, but typically requires a protective coating to enhance durability.

2024 T3 aluminum rod bar is commonly used in aircraft structures, such as wing skins, fuselage components, and other critical load-bearing parts.

2024 T4 Aluminum Rod Bar

The T4 temper indicates that the aluminum has undergone solution heat treatment and has naturally aged to a stable condition. Compared to T3, this material is easier to work with.

Characteristics of 2024 T4 Aluminum Rod Bar

• Strength: Lower strength than T3, but still offers good mechanical properties.
• Ductility: Higher ductility than T3, providing better formability.
• Corrosion resistance: Similar to T3; a protective coating is recommended to improve corrosion resistance.

2024 T4 aluminum rod bar is typically used in applications requiring good formability, such as manufacturing aircraft parts that need to be shaped or bent.

2024 T351 Aluminum Rod Bar

The T351 temper indicates that the aluminum has undergone solution heat treatment followed by artificial aging. The "T351" temper is known for its high strength and improved toughness.

Characteristics of 2024 T351 Aluminum Rod Bar

• Strength: Very high tensile strength and yield strength, making it suitable for demanding applications.
• Ductility: Moderate ductility, allowing for some degree of forming.
• Corrosion resistance: Similar to other 2024 tempers; a protective coating is recommended to enhance performance.

2024 T351 aluminum rod bar is widely used in aerospace applications, particularly in components that must withstand high stress, such as aircraft frames and wing structures.

2024 T851 Aluminum Rod Bar

The T851 temper represents a solution heat-treated condition followed by artificial aging and stress-relief processing. This results in a very stable and high-strength material.

Characteristics of 2024 T851 Aluminum Rod Bar

• Strength: Extremely high tensile and yield strength, often exceeding that of T3 and T351.
• Ductility: Lower ductility compared to T3 and T4 but still suitable for certain applications.
• Corrosion resistance: Similar to other 2024 tempers; protective measures are recommended.

2024 T851 aluminum rod bar is used in critical aerospace applications that require maximum strength, such as aircraft structural components subjected to enormous loads.

Advantages and Limitations of 2024 Aerospace Aluminum Rod

Advantages of 2024 Aerospace Aluminum Rod

• 1. High strength-to-weight ratio.
• 2. Good fatigue performance.
• 3. Suitable for machining into complex shapes.

Limitations of 2024 Aerospace Aluminum Rod

• 1. Relatively poor corrosion resistance, usually requiring surface treatments.
• 2. High welding requirements, requiring specialized welding techniques.

Haomei is a manufacturer certified by ISO 9001 and AS9100, supplying 2024 aerospace aluminum rods according to the following processing and specifications:

• Tempers: T3, T4, T6, T351, T851
• Specifications: ASTM B211, AMS 4120, AMS 4339, AMS-QQ-A-225/6, ASTM B221, AMS 4152, AMS-QQ-A-200/3, EN 573-3, GB/T 6892, and other standards.

2024 alloy typical chemical composition

2024 alloy typical mechanical properties

Applications of 2024 Aerospace Aluminum Rod Bar

1. Aircraft Structural Components

Fuselage Structure: 2024 aluminum alloy is commonly used in the framework and shell of aircraft fuselages, providing the necessary strength and rigidity while reducing overall weight.

Wings: In the construction of wings, 2024 aluminum rods are used for critical components such as wing spars and ribs, which must withstand high loads and pressures during flight.

2. Landing Gear

Landing Gear Structure: The high strength characteristics of 2024 aluminum alloy make it suitable for the manufacture of landing gear, which must endure the impact and vibrations during landing.

3. Fasteners

During the assembly of aircraft, 2024 aluminum rods are often processed into fasteners for riveting, ensuring strong connections between different structural components.

4. Internal Support Structures

In internal aircraft structures, such as seat frames and luggage compartment supports, 2024 aluminum alloy offers excellent strength and lightweight characteristics.

Machining Characteristics of 2024 Aluminum Rod Bar

• 1. Heat Treatment: 2024 aluminum alloy can be heat-treated to enhance its mechanical properties, with common heat treatment conditions including T3 and T4.
• 2. Machining: Although 2024 aluminum alloy has relatively good machinability, due to its high strength, the selection of cutting tools and machining parameters needs to be appropriately adjusted.

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