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Width: | 1000mm to 2200mm |
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2024 aluminum sheet is a high-strength, heat-treatable alloy that is widely used in aerospace, automotive, and structural applications due to its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, good machinability, and fatigue resistance. In this comprehensive article, we will delve into the characteristics, applications, manufacturing process, and advantages of the 2024 aluminum sheet in detail.
Characteristics of 2024 Aluminum Sheet:
2024 aluminum sheet is a copper alloyed aluminum that offers exceptional strength and fatigue resistance. It is known for its high tensile strength and good machinability, making it suitable for applications where strength and workability are essential. The addition of copper to the alloy provides improved strength, while the heat-treatable nature of the material allows for further enhancement of its mechanical properties. Additionally, 2024 aluminum sheet exhibits good corrosion resistance, particularly in atmospheric and mildly corrosive environments.
Applications of 2024 Aluminum Sheet:
The unique combination of properties exhibited by 2024 aluminum sheet makes it a popular choice for a wide range of applications. In the aerospace industry, it is commonly used in the manufacture of aircraft structures, such as wings, fuselage components, and structural parts, where its high strength and lightweight properties are critical for achieving fuel efficiency and performance. Additionally, 2024 aluminum sheet is utilized in automotive applications, including structural components, wheels, and body panels, where its strength and formability are advantageous. Furthermore, it finds use in structural applications such as bridges, trusses, and architectural components due to its high strength and corrosion resistance.
Manufacturing Process of 2024 Aluminum Sheet:
The manufacturing process of 2024 aluminum sheet involves several steps to produce the material to the required specifications. It begins with the extraction of bauxite ore, which is refined to obtain alumina. The alumina is then smelted to produce aluminum, which is alloyed with copper and other elements to form the 2024 alloy. The alloy is then cast into ingots, which are subsequently hot-rolled into sheet form. The hot-rolled sheets are then cold-rolled to achieve the desired thickness and surface finish. Finally, the sheets are heat-treated to enhance their mechanical properties and undergo quality testing to ensure they meet the required standards.
Advantages of 2024 Aluminum Sheet:
2024 aluminum sheet offers numerous advantages that make it a preferred material for various applications. Its high strength-to-weight ratio allows for the design of lightweight structures without compromising on strength, making it an ideal choice for aerospace and automotive applications. The heat-treatable nature of the alloy provides the flexibility to tailor the material's mechanical properties to specific application requirements, allowing for a wide range of design possibilities. Additionally, its good machinability enables efficient fabrication and machining processes, contributing to cost-effective manufacturing.
In conclusion, 2024 aluminum sheet is a versatile and high-performance material that is widely utilized in aerospace, automotive, and structural applications. Its exceptional strength, good machinability, and resistance to fatigue make it a valuable material for applications where lightweight, high-strength components are essential. The manufacturing process ensures that 2024 aluminum sheet meets stringent quality standards, and its numerous advantages make it a preferred choice for a wide range of demanding applications.
Thickness | 0.1mm - 6.0mm (Aluminum Sheet) | |
6.0mm - 600mm (Aluminum Plate) | ||
Width | 1000mm - 2800mm | |
Length | Up to 16m | |
Temper | O, H12, H22, H32, H14, H24, H34, H16, H26, H36, H18, H28, H38, H19, H25, H27,H111, H112,H241, H332, T3, T4, T5, T6, T651, T3651, T451, T42, T62 etc. | |
Surface Treatment | Mill Finished, Anodized, Embossed, PVC Coated, etc | |
1000 Series | 1050 | Insulation, food industry, decoration, lamp, traffic signs, etc. |
1060 | Fan blade, Lamps and lanterns, Capacitor shell, Auto parts, Welding parts. | |
1070 | Capacitor, Rear panel of vehicle refrigerator, charging point, heat sink, etc | |
1100 | Cooker, building material, printing, heat exchanger, bottle cap, etc | |
2000 Series | 2A12 | Aircraft structures, rivets, aviation, machinery, missile components, the card wheel hub, propeller components, aerospace parts,car parts and various other structural parts. |
2014 | ||
2024 | ||
2017 | ||
3000 Series | 3003 | Aluminum curtain wall panel, aluminum Ceiling, Electric cooker bottom, TV LCD backboard, storage tank, curtain wall, building construction panel heat sink, billboard. Industrial floor, air conditioning, refrigerators radiators, Make-up board, Prefabricated house etc. |
3004 | ||
3005 | ||
3104 | ||
3105 | ||
5000 Series | 5005 | Marine applications, bodies of boats, buses, trucks, and trailers. Curtain wall panel. |
5052 | Marine and transportation material, railway carriage's inner and outer cabinet, oil and chemical industry storage devices, equipment and medical device panel, etc. | |
5083 | Tanker, oil storage tank, drilling platform, shipboard, deck, bottom, welded parts and edge panel, railway carriage's board, automotive and aircraft panel, cooling device, and automotive molding, etc. | |
5086 | ||
5182 | ||
5252 | ||
5454 | ||
5754 | Tanker body, marine facilities, pressure container, transportation etc. | |
6000 Series | 6005 | Railway inside and outside parts, board, and bed plate. Industry molding Highly stressed applications include Roofing construction, transportation, and marine as well as mold. Auto parts, architectural fabrication, window and door frames, aluminum furniture, electronic components as well as various consumer durable products. |
6060 | ||
6061 | ||
6063 | ||
6082 | ||
6101 | ||
7000 Series | 7005 | Truss, rod/bar, and the container in transportation vehicles; Large-sized heat exchangers. |
7050 | Molding (bottles) mode, ultrasonic plastic welding mold, golf head, shoe mold, paper and plastic molding, foam molding, lost wax mold, templates, fixtures, machinery and equipment. | |
7075 | Aerospace industry, military industry, electronic etc. |
Alloy | Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Cr | Zn | Ti | Others | Al |
1050 | 0.25 | 0.4 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | - | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.15 | 99.5 |
1060 | 0.25 | 0.35 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.03 | - | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.15 | 99.6 |
1070 | 0.2 | 0.25 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.03 | - | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.15 | 99.7 |
1100 | Si + Fe<=0.95 | 0.05-0.20 | 0.05 | - | - | 0.1 | - | 0.15 | 99 | |
2011 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 5.0-6.0 | 0.20-0.60 | - | 0.3 | - | 0.15 | Remaining | |
2014 | 0.5-1.2 | 0.5 | 3.9-5.0 | 0.4-1.2 | 0.2-0.8 | 0.1 | 0.25 | 0.15 | 0.15 | Remaining |
2024 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 3.8-4.9 | 0.30-0.9 | 1.2-1.8 | 0.1 | 0.25 | 0.15 | 0.15 | Remaining |
3003 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.05-0.20 | 1.0-1.5 | - | - | 0.1 | - | 0.15 | Remaining |
3004 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.25 | 1.0-1.5 | 0.8-1.3 | - | 0.25 | - | 0.15 | Remaining |
3005 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.0-1.5 | 0.20-0.6 | 0.1 | 0.25 | 0.1 | 0.15 | Remaining |
3105 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.3~0.8 | 0.2~0.8 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.15 | Remaining |
5005 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.50-1.1 | 0.1 | 0.25 | - | 0.15 | Remaining |
5052 | 0.25 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 2.2-2.8 | 0.15-0.35 | 0.1 | - | 0.15 | Remaining |
5083 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.4-1.0 | 4.0~4.9 | 0.05~0.25 | 0.25 | 0.15 | 0.15 | Remaining |
5252 | 0.08 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 2.2-2.8 | - | 0.05 | - | 0.1 | Remaining |
5754 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 2.6~3.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.15 | 0.15 | Remaining |
6061 | 0.40-0.8 | 0.7 | 0.15-0.40 | 0.15 | 0.8-1.2 | 0.04-0.35 | 0.25 | 0.15 | 0.15 | Remaining |
7075 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.2-2.0 | 0.3 | 2.1-2.9 | 0.18-0.28 | 5.1-6.1 | 0.2 | 0.15 | Remaining |
Alloy
|
Temper
|
Tensile Strength
|
Yield Strength
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Elongation (%)
|
Tensile Strength
|
Yield Strength
|
|
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(ksi)
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(ksi)
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0.01-0.05 in
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0.051-0.125 in
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(MPa)
|
(MPa)
|
|
1100 |
H12
|
16
|
15
|
4
|
12
|
110.3
|
103.4
|
H14
|
18
|
17
|
3
|
10
|
124.1
|
117.2
|
|
3003 |
H12
|
19
|
18
|
9
|
11
|
131
|
124.1
|
H14
|
22
|
21
|
3
|
7
|
151.7
|
144.8
|
|
3004 |
H32
|
31
|
25
|
6
|
15
|
213.7
|
172.4
|
H34
|
35
|
29
|
5
|
10
|
241.3
|
199.9
|
|
3005 |
H12
|
26
|
24
|
5
|
13
|
179.3
|
165.5
|
H14
|
29
|
28
|
4
|
9
|
199.9
|
193.1
|
|
5005 |
H12
|
20
|
19
|
5
|
9
|
137.9
|
131
|
H14
|
23
|
22
|
4
|
7
|
158.6
|
151.7
|
|
5052 |
H32
|
33
|
28
|
7
|
10
|
227.5
|
193.1
|
H34
|
38
|
31
|
6
|
8
|
262
|
213.7
|
|
5056 |
O
|
42
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
289.6
|
151.7
|
H38
|
60
|
50
|
6
|
13
|
413.7
|
344.7
|
|
6061 |
T4
|
35
|
21
|
22
|
24
|
241.3
|
144.8
|
T6
|
45
|
40
|
12
|
17
|
310.3
|
275.8
|
|
7075 |
O
|
33
|
15
|
16
|
18
|
227.5
|
103.4
|
T6
|
83
|
73
|
11
|
12
|
572.3
|
503.3
|
Q1:What kind of ZYTC company?
A: ZYTC is a professional manufacturer of metals and alloy productions and has its own warehouse with more than 30,000 tons capacity. We are working hard to open up the international market. At the same time, we will encounter a variety of purchase orders, In order to meet customer requirements and improve services, we will also distribute some kinds of metal products, of course, our strict procurement management and quality management departments can guarantee excellent quality of all products.
Q2: What certificate does ZYTC have?
A: ZYTC acquired the ISO 14001 environmental management system certificate, 0HSAS18001 occupational health and safety management system certificate, and ISO 9001 quality management system certificate.
Q3: What's your purchasing system?
A: Our procurement system adopts the 5R principle to ensure the "right quality" from the "right supplier" with the "right quantity" of materials at the "right time" with the "right price" to maintain normal production and sales activities. At the same time, we strive to reduce production and marketing costs to achieve our procurement and supply goals: close relationships with suppliers, ensure and maintain supply, reduce procurement costs, and ensure procurement quality.
Q4: Who are your cooperate partners?
A: ZYTC has a very good relationship with world-known factories, such as Baosteel, TISCO, ZPSS, JISCO, ATl, SMC, HAYNES, VDM, ArcelorMittal, etc.
Q5: What are your company's payment methods?
A: 30% T/T deposit, 70% T/T balance payment before shipment. More payment methods depend on your choices.
Q6: Can you accept small orders?
A: If we have the exact materials in stock, we can deliver even 1 piece. If we don't have the goods in stock, the MOQ is normally 1 ton.
Q7: Do you guarantee the safe and reliable delivery of products?
A: Yes, we always use high-quality packaging for shipping. We usually pack the products with a soft material such as polyethylene foam and then pack it in wooden cases to ensure the safety of the product in the process of transportation.
Q8: Does ZYTC provide processing services?
A: Yes, we also provide processing services to the outside world, and providing professional services is one of our goals. Such as bending, water cutting, laser cutting, digging holes, welded, slit coil, and other processing according to the drawings.
Q9: How to guarantee the quality?
A: Each production procedure will be subject to testing and evaluation. from the very choice of raw materials to the package for shipment. Only the products surviving all the tests are delivered for export.
Q10: What if there is a quality problem?
A: We also keep a piece of the sample before shipping. After comparing the buyer's test result, and it turns out to be our problem, we will return the money back and pay for your lost or delivery of qualified materials again.
Q11: Can you provide samples?
A: As a professional company, we know that the quality of products is valued by each customer, especially for international trade, we understand the customer's worries, so we can provide samples to customers, and we can ensure the consistency of the quality of samples and batch product products. The sample is free, but the buyer should pay the freight fee. And the freight fee will be returned in the future order.
Q12: How about the delivery time?
A: Stock products can be shipped within 3 days. Customized product delivery time is normally 25 working days, but it is also influenced by the specific requirements or the order quantity. Partial shipment is allowed.