A free-machining aluminium rod and bar alloy referenced in T3 and T8 conditions. Machining benefits do not establish suitability for welded assemblies.
Selected reference facts; incomplete alloy coverage. Keep typical values, source minima and composition limits distinct. Reference records are not certificates or design allowables.
Grade, forms and temper conditions
2000 series · Rod and bar
Reviewed temper examples: T3, T8. These do not establish every possible alloy-form-temper supply combination.
Physical properties
Numerical physical properties are not verified for this record and remain withheld.
| Temper | Product form | Thickness / specimen condition | Tensile MPa | Yield MPa | Basis | Source ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T3 | Rod and bar | 0.500 inch diameter tensile specimen; thickness unspecified | 379 | 296 | typical | kaiser2011 |
| T8 | Rod and bar | 0.500 inch diameter tensile specimen; thickness unspecified | 407 | 310 | typical | kaiser2011 |
T3 / Rod and bar: Supplier reference; not a design allowable or certificate.; checked 2026-10-14.
T8 / Rod and bar: Supplier reference; not a design allowable or certificate.; checked 2026-10-14.
Chemical composition
Composition coverage remains pending source review.
Fabrication and material selection
The supplier cautions against most welding methods. Review corrosion exposure and the complete chemistry against end-use substance requirements; do not copy a historical product compliance statement as a guarantee for all 2011 stock.
Applications and product forms
Confirm the end-use requirements against the supplied material and governing specification.
Standards and acceptance
Identify the governing product specification by the actual form and manufacturing route. A grade designation alone does not establish compliance or equivalence. Confirm the edition, required condition, inspection and dimensional limits through the supplier and an authorized specification.
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Technical questions
Are typical values delivery limits?
No. A typical reference value describes the source condition; it is not a guaranteed minimum for a delivered lot.
Which temper and thickness should I compare?
Compare the same material form, temper, thickness/test condition, unit and value basis. Different conditions cannot be silently treated as interchangeable.
Technical sources and verification
Selected reference facts checked 14 October 2026. Source values apply to their stated material condition and are not certification of supplied stock.
- Kaiser 2011 rod and bar — KA-RBH-2011-8.10
