Trying to understand the differences between US and UK (EU?) aluminium specifications.
Starting with the common aviation aluminium (US) standard of 2024-T3, how do the following compare regarding strength, ease of working etc:
1. 3003
2. 1050 H14
3. 1050A H14
4. 1050 H24
Seems the 1054 is commonly available in UK and I only need a small quantity for non-structural applications (fairings and panels).
How similar is 3003 and 2024-T3?
I believe the H14 / H24 designation is hardness. How does that compare with 2024-T3?
Tony Nowak
Aluminium specifications
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A lot of difference between 3003 and 2024 - 3003 is manganese based and 2024 is copper based alu alloy.
I have a pdf. Aluminium Properties size 1.1Mb. should answer all you need to know - and more . Otherwise look in Aircraft Spruce catalogue for brief description.
Not sure how to send any attachments in this system - must read instructions.
I have a pdf. Aluminium Properties size 1.1Mb. should answer all you need to know - and more . Otherwise look in Aircraft Spruce catalogue for brief description.
Not sure how to send any attachments in this system - must read instructions.
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