2024 Small Diameter Aluminum Rods
1. Product Features
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High strength, approaching that of some steel grades
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Excellent fatigue resistance for high-load and cyclic stress environments
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Good machinability, suitable for turning, milling, and cutting processes
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Moderate corrosion resistance (surface treatment is recommended)
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Excellent heat treatment response, ideal for T4 and T6 conditions
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Great strength-to-cost ratio in small-diameter applications
2. Chemical Composition
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Element |
Content (%) |
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Aluminum (Al) |
Balance |
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Copper (Cu) |
3.8–4.9 |
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Magnesium (Mg) |
1.2–1.8 |
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Manganese (Mn) |
0.3–0.9 |
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Silicon (Si) |
≤0.5 |
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Zinc (Zn) |
≤0.25 |
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Chromium (Cr) |
≤0.10 |
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Iron (Fe) |
≤0.5 |
3. Mechanical Properties (T6 Temper)
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Property |
Value |
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Tensile Strength (MPa) |
470–510 |
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Yield Strength (MPa) |
325–355 |
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Elongation (%) |
10–15 |
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Brinell Hardness (HB) |
120–135 |
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Fatigue Strength (MPa) |
105 |
4. Processing Techniques
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Melting & Casting: High-purity aluminum and alloying elements are melted and cast into billets.
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Extrusion: Billets are heated and extruded into rods of desired diameters.
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Heat Treatment (T6):
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Solution Treatment: Heated to ~500°C
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Quenching: Rapidly cooled to room temperature
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Artificial Aging: Heated to 120–130°C and held for several hours
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Surface Treatment: Anodizing, plating, or coating to improve corrosion resistance and appearance.
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5. Applications
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Aerospace: Aircraft structural parts, skin, fasteners, landing gear
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Automotive: Racing car components, suspension parts, chassis connectors
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Precision Machinery: High-load mechanical components, precision fasteners
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Military Equipment: Vehicle mounts, structural weapon parts
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Sporting Goods: High-end bicycle frames, climbing gear, golf club shafts
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6. Why CHALCO Chooses 2024 T6 Small Diameter Aluminum Rods
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Strength-to-weight optimization: Meets structural needs while keeping the material lightweight
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Excellent machinability: Better than 7075 for turning, drilling, and milling
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Outstanding fatigue resistance: Perfect for cyclic load conditions in aerospace and automotive
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Cost-effective performance: Lower cost than many premium alloys with great performance
For customers seeking the best balance between strength, cost, and workability, 2024 T6 small diameter aluminum rods are CHALCO’s recommended solution.
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