Bending 2024 T3 Aluminum Sheet

Qq a 250 5 2024t3 alclad aluminum sheet 2024 t3 this is the most common of the the high strength alloys.

Bending 2024 t3 aluminum sheet. 2024t3 alclad aluminum sheet aluminum alloy sheet is sold in the thicknesses and sheet sizes shown in the table. The minimum bend radius data shown in these charts is measured to the inside of the bend. Here we can see the density of the alloy. Minimum sheet size available is 2 x 4.

Typical uses for 2024t3 alclad aluminum sheet are aircraft skins cowls aircraft structures and also for rv. Bending 2024 t3 grain direction considered. With 2024 t3 040 sheets is there plastic on both sides for protection as you noted is the case for 2024 t3 025 sheets. Material properties of 2024 t3 2024 t4 t351 2024 t851 aluminum.

Physical properties of 2024 aluminum. 2024 t3 1020 1025 4130 ann. The bend is along the long dimension. Order by part number.

The bend radii listed are standard minimum if manufacturing for aircraft and aerospace applications. Some of the most common tempering options for this alloy are t3 t4 t351 and t851. 2024t3 has excellent fatigue resistance. Aircraft quality 2024 t3 aluminum sheet is thought of as the aircraft alloy because of it s strength.

Aluminum where necessary 5052 h32 may be bent to 1t and 6061 t6 to 1 1 2t. Any time a different thickness of sheet metal needs to be formed or when a different radius is required to form the part the operator needs to adjust the sheet metal brake before the brake is used to form the part. Inside bend radius 0 19. 5052 h32 5052 h34 6061 t4 2024 0.

As a 2000 series alloy 2024 aluminum is frequently heat treated to enhance its strength. 3003 0 1100 0 6061 s0 5052 s0. Pieces 22 long by 1 75 wide by 0 63 thick. For this example an l channel made from 2024 t3 aluminum alloy that is 0 032 inch thick will be bent.

Since commercial sheet metal bending can be done with less concern for stresses caused during forming operation the radius can be near zero for thin sheet metal.