Aluminum extrusion is a very competitive technology for creating pro. In recent years the importance of extruded alloys has increased due to the decline in copper extrusion, increased use in structural applications, environmental impact and reduced energy consumption. All aluminium alloys can be extruded but some are less suitable than others, requiring higher pressures, allowing only low extrusion speeds andor having less than acceptable surface finish and section complexity. International extrusion corporation 202 singleton drive waxahachie, tx 75165. Extrusion aluminium alloys finished product and job management coengineering and codesign file correspondence between the standard designation. If you have any questions or good suggestions on our products and site, or if you want to know more information about our products, please write them and send to us, we will contact you within one business day. This text provides comprehensive coverage of the metallurgical, mathematical and practical features of the process. Physical properties, characteristics and alloys 60 pages, 44 figures basic level prepared by ron cobden, alcan, banbury objectives. Extrusion can be cold or hot, depending on the alloy and the method used.
Extruding of aluminium and aluminium alloys the extrusion. Aluminum extrusion pieces, however, are anodized and dont require any painting or coating. Billetonbillet extrusion is a special method for aluminum alloys that are easily welded together at the extrusion temperature and pressure. Extrusion welding in aluminium extrusion request pdf. In plate form, 6082 is the alloy most commonly used for machining.
Click on the link to download a full table of common extrusion aluminium alloys and their properties. Product defects in aluminum extrusion and their impact on operational cost vol. Origins of aluminum compared to other metals like copper, bronze, iron and steel, which have been in use for thousands of years, aluminum is relatively young, having been identified. Normally stocked in the t6511 condition stress relieved by controlled stretching except for sizes under. These specifications shall apply to the design of aluminum alloy load carrying members. Although more corrosive than other aluminium alloys, they can still outlast steel significantly. These are the socalled light alloys, in which aluminium is a main constituent, and which can be divided into. Aluminium extrusions 1 introduction the versatility of aluminium as a metal is complemented by the versatility of the extrusion process. In the first part of the paper, experimental trials performed in the extrusion of 4 lshaped profiles made by aa6082 aluminium alloy were presented and analyzed in order to investigate the effect.
Extrusion is a process used to create objects of a fixed crosssectional profile. Aluminum and aluminum alloys are very suitable for extrusion and many types of pro. The unique combinations of properties provided by aluminum and its alloys make aluminum one of the most versatile, economical, and attractive metallic materials for a broad range of usesfrom soft, highly ductile wrapping foil to the most demanding engi. This book could be considered the first and last stop for anyone who wants to know anything about aluminium extrusion.
Reserved for future use wrought alloys that constitute heattreatable precipitationhardenable aluminum alloys include the 2xxx, 6xxx, 7xxx, and some of the 8xxx alloys. Pdf product defects in aluminum extrusion and their. Aluminiums high strengthtoweight ratio, and its ability to be extruded into any shape. Aluminium alloys technical data page 5 page 6 tolerances for crosssectional dimensions en 7559 page 7 tolerances for crosssectional dimensions en 120202 page 8. Alupuram extrusions a leader in aluminium and copper. Designed, manufactured, assembled and tested at siddharth industries, the siddharth extrusion presses cover widest range of applications for metals like aluminium, copper, copper alloys, other nonferrous and precious metals. Professor sheppard is probably the worlds foremost expert on the subject and has prepared this book by. Aluminum extrusions load capacity guideline qload capacity calculations 1. Profile outline drawings prepared for every extruded shape. Capalex aluminium extrusion alloys suitable for many. Billetonbilletextrusionisalsoaviable process in the production of coiled semifinished products for. Classification of extrusion processes the two basic types of extrusion are direct and indirect, which are commonly used in aluminum industries as shown in fig. Getting the sheet slit to a narrow width, cut off, and formed sequentially adds cost to the part.
At the end of the sequence, the part has the properties found in an extrusion. In addition, steel surfaces need to be cleaned and painted before use, which adds an additional step. The 8 xxx series alloys may contain appreciable amounts of tin, lithium, andor iron. Calculations are based on centralized loads on both ends supported extrusions. In a finished construction, the visible surface of any extrusion. The versatility of the extrusion process in terms of both alloys available and shapes possible makes it one of the most valued assets in helping the aluminum producer supply users with. Aluminum extruders council for more information, go to. Aluminium alloy commercial alloy 6082 t6 extrusions.
Stressstrain behavior of aluminum alloys at a wide range of strain rates. Alloy sales ltd have over 40 years experience supplying a wide range of alloy. Extrusion characteristics dependence of wrought aluminium alloy on extrusion variables especially in high temperature working environment which results in premature failure such as heat and gross cracking, erosive wear, solder and corrosion11. Aluminium extrusions can be found in a diverse range of applications. Metallurgical features affecting the extrusion of aluminium. Aluminium may, however, be used in its pure form for certain extrusion applications. Properties for 6xxxalloys can be considered to be independent of strain rate dynamic testing and quasistatic testing should give the same results y. Keywords stress corrosion extrusion process thermal exposure direct chill solvus line. In others, aluminium is present in such small quantity that. Novak2 1national metallurgical academy of ukraine 4 gagarin ave. International extrusion is your fullservice shop, with solutions for all of your aluminum extrusion needs.
The two main advantages of this process over other manufacturing processes are its ability to create very complex crosssections, and to work materials that are brittle, because the material only encounters compressive and shear stresses. Aluminum and aluminum alloys introduction and overview general characteristics. By the end of nineteenth century, extrusion methods were also in use for copper and brass alloys, but the application of aluminum extrusion followed a unique path. Using this process, continuous lengths of a given geometry shape can beproducedbydifferentmethods. In the quaternary covered sequen,overe tly elaborated by merica wallenberg wanga and system alcumgzn isomorphous. We are an independent supplier of aluminium alloy products. Common extrusion aluminium alloys and their properties. The former applies to 1xxx, 3xxx, 4xxx and 5xxx alloys, while the latter applies to 2xxx, 6xxx and 7xxx alloys.
The 6000 and 7000 series aluminium alloys are the most commonly used and have a wide range of applications. Types of aluminum extrusion shapes international extrusion. Aluminum extrusion design extruded aluminum alloys tri. Chemical composition and european standards en57333 file. The 6000 series extrusion alloys role of magnesium and silicon the 6000 series alloys are typical heattreatable aluminium al alloys which gain their strength from thermal processing rather than mechanical deformation. And its all done inhouse, in a large facility with plenty of room to make it just the way you want it. Alloys, tempers, dimensions and services which are outside normal availability and always the subject of special inquiry. Aluminium alloys technical data page 5 page 6 tolerances for crosssectional dimensions en 7559 page 7 tolerances for crosssectional dimensions en 120202 page 8 page 9 page 10 page 11 page 12 page page 14 tolerances for wall thickness en 7559 page 15 page 16 tolerances for angularity en 7559. Properties for 6xxx alloys can be considered to be independent of strain rate dynamic testing and quasistatic testing should give the same results y.
Aluminium extrusions aluminium heatsinks architectural aluminium surface treatment extrusion processing aluminium components application experience. The load capacities allowable loads are defined as. We shall also consider some of the more recently developed alli alloys. Both the great risk of resulting in defects and the high demand for extrusion pressure leave the press operator with no choice but a very low extrusion speed at the expense of extrusion throughput. Extrusion and airwater cooling of al si1mgmn alloy extruded profiles v. By way of background,wrought alloys are those which are cast as ingot or billet and then mechanically worked by some process such as rolling,extrusion,or forgings to final form. Aluminum extrusion alloys alloy characteristics suitable applications major alloying elements % temper ultimate tensile strength psi yield tensile strength psi elongation in 2 inches %.
Pdf product defects in aluminum extrusion and their impact. In addition, extrusion manufacturing facilities are also located in victoria, new south wales, south australia and western australia, all supplying worldclass products. Aluminium alloy 6082 is a medium strength alloy with excellent corrosion resistance. Normally stocked in the t6511 condition stress relieved by controlled stretching except for sizes under 10mm diameter and over 203. Uk aluminium industry fact sheet 9 aluminium extrusions.
Alupuram extrusions a leader in aluminium and copper hindalco. Aluminium alloy commercial alloy 2014a t6511 extrusion. To serve such working environment, the selection of material becomes crucial. Our portfolio ranges from low to high strength alloy with good machining capabilities and good corrosion resistance.
The process is described, advantages explained and economics explored. Handbook of aluminum, physical metallurgy and processes. Extrusion of 7075 aluminium alloy through doublepocket. In hot extrusion, the billet is preheated to facilitate plastic deformation.
Study of the mechanism of fatigue by heat aging of aluminum alloy a5086 abstractthe aluminum alloy the a5086 widely used as shipbuilding hull or superstructure because of its corrosion resistance. The extrusion process was first patented in 1797 for making lead pipes, which was done with manual labour until the introduction of the hydraulic powered press in 1820. Alloys, shapes and properties 16 pages, 23 figures basic level prepared by roy woodward, aluminium federation, birmingham objectives. Extrusion characteristics dependence of wrought aluminium. The en aw6060 alloy is the most common extrusion alloy in the european market, due to its high speed in hot forming it allows the production of bars with complex sections, comprising of multiple cavaties and grooves, so that the extrusion is as close as possible to the finished product desired and intermediate machining is reduced to the. Tig welding can be carried out on all weldable aluminium alloys, and when controlled to the correct high standards it will produce the most fault free components of all conventional welding methods. We can satisfy your requests for any number of standard or unusual metal shapes, styles and products, offering you the advantage of singlesource responsibility. The principal materials to which these specifications apply are aluminum alloys regis tered with the aluminum association. Alloys in which zinc is the principal alloying element although other elements, such as copper, magnesium, chromium, and zirconium, may be specified, used in aircraft structural components and other highstrength applications. However, aluminum extrusion frames are also gaining in popularity, and for several good reasons. En aw3103 the en aw3103 allow is used in construction where the corrosion resistance requirements are predominant with respect to.
A set of specialized connectors allow the purchaser to construct whatever structure he or she needs. Aluminum extrusion frames are a modular solution, consisting of bars of extruded aluminum with a unique tslot design. Other metals can be extruded but few with the ease of aluminium and its alloys. These alloys and their unique blend of qualities provide the basis for a multitude of products that can be created through aluminium extrusion. We stock most of the recognised grades in the industry, suited to various applications. It has the highest strength of the 6000 series alloys. When planning a welded structure, every measurement and mounting bolt must be precisely determined ahead of time.