Aluminum

A Look At Seamless Vs. Welded Tubing

A Look At Seamless Vs. Welded Tubing Among the many aluminum products used in a variety of industries, tubing has a significant place in the aerospace industry.  There are essentially two basic types of tubing produced: seamless tubing and welded tubing. Metal Tubing Production The production processes are somewhat indicated by their name.  For example,...

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A Brief Look At Aluminum Tube Products

A Brief Look At Aluminum Tube Products For most people, the term “tube” brings to mind a long, cylindrical shaped object. And the round tube shape is typically the configuration of tubing. In the aerospace industry, however, metal tubing can also be square or rectangular. The tube shape, specifications and composition all...

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2024-T42 and Natural Age

2024-T42 and Natural Age 2024-T42 is a specific temper of 2024 aluminum alloy that is solution treated and naturally aged. As part of the family of 2024 aluminum alloy variants, it is a commonly used and sought after material. 2024 is one of the best known of the high strength aluminum...

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Alloy Comparison: 7075-T6 Aluminum VS 7075-T62 Aluminum

Alloy Comparison: 7075-T6 Aluminum VS 7075-T62 Aluminum Both 7075-T6 aluminum and 7075-T62 aluminum are variants of the same material. They share alloy composition and many physical properties but develop different mechanical properties as a result of different processing. 7075 is part of the 7000 Series of aluminum alloys, which is considered the...

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