Material data and documents
Alloy and grade records · Technical data sheets (PDF) · Compare alloys and tempers
Engineering calculators
Technical guides
Reading aluminium material data correctly6061 vs 6063: choose by supplied condition6061 vs 6082: similar is not the same as equivalentAluminium temper designations explainedCalculated weight versus purchased massRecycling aluminium while controlling the alloyHow to select aluminium busbar conductorsBauxite to alumina: where refining endsPrimary smelting: making metal before making alloysChoosing a casting route to suit the componentDirect chill casting: qualifying feedstock and processRolled sheet, plate and foil: specify the final conditionExtrusion design: plan the profile with its fabricationDrawn tube and wire: specify geometry and condition togetherForging: suit the route to the part and its inspectionCNC machining: define datums, finish and inspectionForming and bending: prove the finished geometryWelding and brazing: select a qualified joining methodHeat treatment and cold work: define the delivered conditionAnodising and coatings: define appearance and functionCorrosion: assess the whole assembly and its environment
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