A STUDY OF THE COMPARATIVE STRENGTH OF 354 TYPE ALUMINUM - SILICON - COPPER - MAGNESIUM CASTING ALLOY

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Abstract:

Previous work with 354-T61, an aluminum-silicon-copper-magnesium casting alloy, had demonstrated a mechanical property advantage over the 356 variant-T6 aluminum alloy currently used in Douglas production. This advantage was confirmed. Optimumly heat treated, 354-T6 aluminum alloy showed a five to ten percent advantage in iron chill-cast ultimate and yield strength and a 20 to 35 percent advantage in part strength. The part strength levels achieved were comparable to the identical Tee - shaped configuration machined from wrought 1.5 inch thick 7075-T6 aluminum alloy plate and considerably in excess of values obtained with 2014-T6.

Author(s):
Bailey, W. A.
Author Organization(s):
DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT CO INC SANTA MONICA CA
Pagination:
0028

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
SM-44636
Monitor Series:
DOD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
*ALUMINUM ALLOYS, *CASTINGS, *CASTING ALLOYS, COPPER ALLOYS, SILICON ALLOYS, MAGNESIUM ALLOYS, QUENCHING, YIELD STRENGTH
Field(s)/Group(s):
Fabrication Metallurgy
Keyword(s):
ALUMINUM ALLOY 2014 T6, ALUMINUM ALLOY 354 T61, ALUMINUM ALLOY 354 T6
Report Date:
1964 Jan 29