2024-T3 CLAD 0.071

This is one of the best known of the high strength aluminium alloys. With its high strength and excellent fatigue resistance, it is used to advantage on structures and parts where good strength-to-weight ratio is desired. It is readily machined to a high finish. It is readily formed in the annealed condition and may be subsequently heat treated. Arc or gas welding is generally not recommended, although this alloy may be spot, seam or flash welded. Since corrosion resistance is relatively low, 2024 is supplied in clad form (Alclad) with a thin surface layer of high purity aluminium. Applications: aircraft structural components, aircraft fittings, hardware.  Please note that the dimensions below are nominal and subject to a 1" variation in width or height.