Which Aluminum Grade Should I Use

Which Aluminum Grade Should I Use | Metal Supermarkets

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Need help figuring out what grade of aluminum you need? We breakdown the most common grades.
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@davidhmuller9030 4 жыл бұрын

Currently an Aluminum apprentice in Denmark and my teacher approved this video as a credible source for my paper

@yzer 3 жыл бұрын

Well, if it is Denmark approved, I feel much better about watching a bunch of their videos for a quick overview (the edit is to add/clarify that I'm NOT being sarcastic)

@robbryant52 Жыл бұрын

Speaking from the UK and working in the metal stockist industry for the last forty years well presented video

@movax20h 4 жыл бұрын

6063 , is usually used for extrusions, like window frames, beams, etc. It is also used for roofs and such. It is easier to weld it too. It isn't the strongest one, but it is easy to work on site, and easy to anodize and create smooth finish.

@givemetoast 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent!!!! This is exactly the info I’ve been looking for. It was concisely explained and the chart was perfect. Now I actually can start my research.

@donaldlykins4548 4 жыл бұрын

I go to the metal Supermarkets of Dayton Ohio, a few minutes from my house. They are by far the best and most accommodating supplier I have ever dealt with. I believe all other business worldwide could learn from metal Supermarkets business approach and delivery of product! This is not a paid advertisement, I speak on my own from a guy in his shop with his own welder trying to make a living welding. I’m happy every time I do business with them!

@teamkiwigaming8760 3 жыл бұрын

I work for eastern metal supply we are in the top 25 in the US we deliver to these guys twice a week

@timothyrabourn8906 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great information. Thanks so much for these videos!

@rafihussain 4 жыл бұрын

Less than 5 min detail where else can I find!!! Best video. Thanks

@George.Andrews. Жыл бұрын

Great vid well spoken and to the point.

@mooncake8254 3 ай бұрын

Much appreciated for you making this video. I saw an black aluminum shield on Amazon. Now I am interested which grade they used. The sellers it's getting back to me. But their sir/ma'am it's perhaps 6000 and up. Still I want to take pride owning it. Just like Japanese knifes.

@nhannguyen-sr9vh 4 жыл бұрын

you missed the most important freaking part. The relative price and availability. ONe can get extruded 6061 or 6063 in tons of sizes. try gettign square tube in 7000 series aluminumand expect to pay 12x the price. kind of important to know which alloys are " normal" vs aerospace type prices.

@allistarcenter3 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@movax20h 4 жыл бұрын

Alloys. Not grades. I think grades are how close specific alloy is to spec of this specific alloy. Low grade 6061 will be somehow loose and have variations in quality and composition between samples, high quality will be very pin point composition. In some other metals like Titanium, alloys are actually called "grades", which is weird, but it is what it is.

@Convolutedtubules Жыл бұрын

Spot on mate. Quality can vary, even from reputable sources.

@davidvanniekerk356 3 жыл бұрын

Dankie/ Merci Mr.

@justinbarney9542 2 жыл бұрын

Which aluminum grade is most commonly used when it comes to canes and walkers?

@krishnansrinivasan830 3 жыл бұрын

Nice & Thanks :)

@chloehennessey6813 Жыл бұрын

I was looking on your site for O1 tool steel in square stock. But there is zero to be had. So I tried A2, didn’t see that either. Do you know when you’ll start getting more O1 in Seattle?

@aluminio5945 3 жыл бұрын

Very good

@ariaskeysrevo1900 4 жыл бұрын

how can i recognize what alluminium alloy i have??

@MrDavidelliottjr 3 жыл бұрын

I want build a light half cab on my aluminum boat. What do u suggest?

@Gravitytent 4 жыл бұрын

which one has good thermal fatigue?

@charlesfield9286 Жыл бұрын

I wish I could like this video more than once.

@manishbharuka5613 3 жыл бұрын

Which aluminium can I use in heating plate

@kirtanthakar 3 жыл бұрын

Which type of aluminum pipe is used to make motorbike frame???

@luthfiadhityanto Жыл бұрын

Hi Jason, Do you have any suggestion regarding aluminum alloy that suitable for racing motorcycle frame? I'm currently building one Have a good day

@hevichem 2 жыл бұрын

What the best aluminum for Wind Chimes?

@FahimKhan-zm5yc 5 жыл бұрын

I need to bend my alluminum sheet to make a dome like shape, which grade should I use be specific with temper condition as well? Plus this dome after forming I want to go for PU coating, please suggest me suitable alluminum grade... Thank you

@lukeholland4393 5 жыл бұрын

2024 annealed

@letsgosurfingdude 2 жыл бұрын

What is the difference between T6 and T6511?

@FahimKhan-zm5yc 5 жыл бұрын

Do you know any adhesive, which can bond polish alluminum sheet together? Thank you

@colsoncustoms8994 4 жыл бұрын

a good 2 part adhesive. Devcon 2 ton is good stuff. G-flex is what I currently use. If there is any way to scuff the surfaces that will be joined, that will really help the bond. Needs to be properly cleaned too, alcohol or acetone work well.

@nhannguyen-sr9vh 4 жыл бұрын

3m auto body adhesive or Fusor, both 2 part epoxies that have a shelf life about 1 year.

@Paul-kd3ui Жыл бұрын

Are soda cans two types?

@fitrianhidayat 3 жыл бұрын

Eh, I want to know if they're weldable and if so, would it reduced it's strength?

@mattn.8941 2 жыл бұрын

I believe welding heat-treated aluminum will bring the welded areas back to their untreated state, so they would have to be heat-treated again. I'm not an expert though. Some aluminum alloys (like 5xxx) can be welded more easily than others (like 2xxx or 7xxx).

@muzammalhussain4887 Жыл бұрын

hi. i'm a research student in punjab university, Lahore, Pakistan. my research area is metal alloy and for that purpose I choose aluminium and its different alloy. I need some samples of aluminium alloy.

@justinbarney8198 3 жыл бұрын

I was hoping he would discuss 7068 aluminum.

@robertjones1543 4 жыл бұрын

Why is the range of aluminums used for aircraft so many different types.im assumimg different parts. Are made with different classifications.does anybody know the reason for this and or does anybody know where to access a chart stipulating what grades are commonly used

@jonathanchark5291 4 жыл бұрын

Depends on what type of service the particular part will be put into. Stronger grades are used for structural parts like framework and such, weaker grades for internal paneling, decor, cookware,containers, etc. Corrosion resistant grades for the skin and fuel tanks, etc. Just depends on what requirements are needed and how much they're welling to pay for a particular level of performance.

@Reddylion 3 жыл бұрын

good

@kirbyman1kanden7pf 5 жыл бұрын

which one do I need for computer heat sinks

@colsoncustoms8994 4 жыл бұрын

probably the one with the highest heat conductivity, think the first one he listed.

@nhannguyen-sr9vh 4 жыл бұрын

6063 is the most common alloy for heat sinks since it can be extruded into the fin shapes easily. there is a company I think in vermonth that makes them in teh USA and of course you can get them dirt cheap from china.

@tjvanderloop1686 4 жыл бұрын

Aluminum is an ideal metal for "TIG" welding and lightweight application strength. Tom Vanderloop, Author, AWS & LSME Member (CMfgE) for over 25 Years

@hakeemzashakim5463 4 жыл бұрын

Please help me ...I want to rebuild new Jeep wrangler body .Whole body both the four doors rooftops and the behind door ..Which aluminium should i use.......

@larrywalker6105 3 жыл бұрын

Soft utility aka 2024.

@yzer 3 жыл бұрын

@@larrywalker6105 why would you use 2024 vs the 19 gauge sheet metal it's made with (not sure which type)? My old wrangler needs lots of help and trying to develop a bill of materials for spring/summer welding project

@larrywalker6105 3 жыл бұрын

He wants to gi aluminium ( no rust properties ) Special project for him. You will go 18 gauge sheet metal ( cold rolled ) can rust quicker but easy to weld and 99% jeeps done with this . 18 gauge is .050" thick.

@yzer 3 жыл бұрын

@@larrywalker6105 thanks for your feedback. Much appreciated

@laxmankhatri1231 Жыл бұрын

Boss may I knw wich aluminum alloy used on Detonators blasting cap ?

@jerryhofstra6894 3 жыл бұрын

If I was going to build an aluminum structure (both framing and walls) which needed to stand up to very high wind pressure. Which grade would be best?

@blackburn1111 3 жыл бұрын

Probably 6061...2024, 6061, and 7075 are recommended for structural applications. 6061 is the most commonly available aluminum and can be found in a vast number of types of extrusions. It's also cheaper. 6063 is also very easy to get, but its more soft and not as strong. 7075 is apparently the strongest but is hard to find, super expensive, and very much likely not in the shape you would want it to be in.