Archive for October 9, 2020
What Aluminum Alloys Can Be Anodized?
Due to its chemical composition, aluminum alloys are often anodized. Anodizing is an electrochemical process that creates a protective coating on the surface of a piece of metal, typically aluminum. The anodized aluminum finish provides corrosion-resistance and allows for improved durability from the protective anodized aluminum. Anodization produces a micro-thin aluminum oxide coating that is…
Read MoreAluminum Alloys for Aerospace
Aluminum alloys are often a preferred material for aerospace designs and required by engineering due to its corrosion-resistance properties and high strength capabilities. Compared to steel it is a lightweight option, and an ideal material for a wide range of aircraft components and aerospace applications. Aerospace Aluminum Grades The aluminum grade needed for your aerospace…
Read MoreWhat is Metal Fatigue?
Metal fatigue can cause catastrophic failures without warning, such as a fan blade separating from a jet engine, causing damage or even death. To understand and prevent metal fatigue, we must first understand something about stresses in metals. Stress can be applied in different ways. For example, tension stress develops on the outer radius of…
Read MoreAluminum Properties and Alloy Characteristics
As a versatile alloy, aluminum’s lightweight properties along with its conductivity make it a commonly used material with a wide range of application uses. Aluminum is ideal for structural and fabrication purposes where malleability and ductility are needed. It is a flexible, durable alloy that provides good resistance to stress and cracking all while providing…
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