2024 Aluminum Sheet Plate

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Alloy 2024
Temper O, T3, T4, T351, T8, T42, T851, ETC.
Thickness 0.1-500mm, Customize
Application Used in fuselage structurals, wing tension members, shear webs and ribs and structural areas where stiffness
Currency USD, EUR, RMB
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What is 2024 Aluminum Sheet

2024 aluminum sheet, commonly known as aviation aluminum sheet, is a prominent heat-treatable hard aluminum alloy in the aluminum-copper-magnesium series (2000 series).

2024 aluminum alloy is known for its high strength, excellent machinability, weldability and enhanced resistance to stress corrosion cracking. It is a key material for aerospace applications, with typical end uses being aircraft skins and fairings as well as truck and aircraft structures.

2024 aluminum sheet plate

2024 aluminum sheet plate

Chemical composition of 2024 aluminum alloy

2024 Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Zn Ti Others-Each Others Total Al
Element 0.50 0.50 3.8-4.9 0.30-0.9 1.2-1.8 0.10 0.25 0.15 0.05 0.15 Remainder

Specifications of 2024 aluminum sheet

Alloy 2024
Hot Selling Status O , T3 , T4 , T351 , T8 , T42 , T851
Equivalent Names 2024, AW-AlCu4Mg1, AU4G1, 3.1355, A92024, AlCu4Mg1, AlCuMg2
2024 aluminum sheet Thickness:0.01”-0.32”(0.2mm-8mm) Width:35.4”-104”(900mm-2650mm)
2024 aluminum plate Thickness:0.32”-9.84”(8mm-250mm) Width:39.4”-150”(1000mm-3800mm)
2024 ALclad aluminum plate Thickness:0.32”-3.94”(8mm-100mm) Width:35.4”-104”(900mm-2650mm)
2024 Ultra wide aluminum plate Thickness:8mm-250mm(0.32”-9.84”) Width:39.4”-150”(1000mm-3800mm)
Length Max 20m, Fix & Cut Length or Customized
Coating Black and white film, blue film, transparent film(Thickness: 50 microns, 80 microns)
Surface Treatment Bright, polished, hair line, brush, sand blast, checkered, embossed, etching, etc.

2024 aluminium sheet plate physical properties

2024-O 2024-T3 2024-T4 2024-T351
Tensile Strength 100-200 MPa 320-480 MPa 310-480 MPa 330-460 MPa
Shear Strength 130 MPa 290 MPa 290 MPa 290 MPa
Fatigue Strength 90 MPa 140 MPa 140 MPa 140 MPa
Elastic Modulus 71 GPa 71 GPa 71 GPa 71 GPa
Brinell Hardness 49 120 120 120
Elongation at Break 15% 15% 16% 13%

2024 aluminum sheet applications

Alloy 2024 aluminum plate products are used in fuselage structurals, wing tension members, shear webs and ribs and structural areas where stiffness, fatigue performance and good strength are required. Sheet products, usually alclad, are used extensively in commercial and military aircraft for fuselage skins, wing skins and engine areas where elevated temperatures to 250°F (121°C) are often encountered.

2024 aluminum sheet applications

2024 aluminum sheet applications

The following are the detailed applications of 2024 aluminum alloy:

Aerospace: This is one of the most important applications of 2024 aluminum sheet. It is used to manufacture aircraft structural components such as wing skin, wing long stringer, wing spar upper and lower edge strips, webs, fuselage long stringers, seat rails, keel beams, side frames, fuselage skin, fuselage lower wall panels, main floor stringers, etc. These components require materials to be both high-strength and lightweight to achieve lightweight and high-performance aircraft.

Automotive industry: In the automotive manufacturing industry, 2024 aluminum sheet is used to manufacture parts such as automotive inspection fixture supports, as well as some precision parts that require high strength and lightweight, which helps to improve the fuel efficiency and overall performance of the car.

Mold manufacturing: Due to its good machining performance and strength characteristics, 2024 aluminum sheet is suitable for making molds and precision mechanical parts, including mold bases and other mold parts that require high precision and strength.

Military and defense equipment: Due to its high strength and good weldability, 2024 aluminum sheet plate is also used to manufacture military and defense facilities such as ships, armor, TV towers, drilling equipment, etc. that require high durability and reliability.

Transportation equipment: Including structural parts of rail vehicles such as trains and subways, as well as frames of light vehicles such as bicycles and motorcycles, 2024 aluminum sheets are used to reduce weight and enhance structural strength.

2024 aluminum sheet plate for transportation

2024 aluminum sheet plate for transportation

Mechanical equipment: In mechanical equipment that requires high-strength structural parts, 2024 aluminum sheet is also an ideal choice, such as support structures and connectors for heavy machinery.

Electronics and electrical appliances: The shells or structural parts of some electronic and electrical products will also use 2024 aluminum sheets to meet the needs of lightness and durability.

2024 vs 7075 aluminum alloy

2024 aluminum alloy and 7075 aluminum alloy are common aviation aluminum

2024 aluminum alloy is a typical hard aluminum alloy – aluminum-magnesium-copper series aluminum alloy, containing 4.5% copper, 0.6% manganese, and 1.5% magnesium. It has reasonable composition and good overall performance. 2024 aluminum sheet also has high strength and certain heat resistance, and can be used as working parts below 150°C.

packaging and shipping of aluminum sheet

packaging and shipping of aluminum sheet

 

When the temperature is higher than 125°C, its strength is higher than that of 7075 aluminum plate. It has better formability under thermal tempering, annealing and new quenching conditions. The heat treatment strengthening effect is significant, but the heat treatment process requires strict requirements.

Chemical composition comparison

Element Composition (%)
2024 Alloy 7075 Alloy
Si 0.5 0.4
Fe 0.5 0.5
Cu 3.8-4.9 1.2-2.0
Mn 0.3-0.9 0.3
Mg 1.2-1.8 2.1-2.9
Cr 0.1 0.18-0.28
Ni
Zn 0.25 5.1-6.1
Ti 0.15 0.2
Others:Each 0.05 0.05
Others:Total 0.15 0.15
Aluminiumin Remainder Remainder

Physical performance comparison

Material properties 2024 7075
Yield strength 483 MPa 503 MPa
Modulus of Elasticity 73.1 GPa 71.7 GPa
Thermal conductivity 121-202 W/(m·K) 130-190 W/(m·K)
Melting point 500 – 650°C 477 – 635°C
Hardness (Brinell) 120-150HB 150-200HB
Machinability Good Fair

Performance Comparison

Both 7075 and 2024 belong to the aviation aluminum family, but their specific alloying elements set them apart, 7075 contains a higher proportion of zinc and copper, which gives it excellent strength. On the other hand, 2024 contains a large amount of copper, which enhances its machinability.

1. Strength

7075 aluminum is known for its superior strength and is one of the strongest aluminum alloys currently available. In contrast, 2024 has good strength, but still not as good as the amazing strength of 7075.

2. Yield Strength

The yield strength of a material is referred to as the maximum stress at which the material begins to deform permanently. In contrast, the yield strength of 7075 aluminum sheet plate is higher than that of 2024 aluminum. This allows 7075 aluminum to withstand higher impacts and pressures for a period of time without deformation. It is determined by the chemical composition and heat treatment of the 7075 aluminum alloy.

7075 aluminum sheet with blue film

7075 aluminum sheet with blue film

3. Machinability

Although 7075 aluminum has high strength, its machinability is poorer than 2024. The high zinc and copper content in 7075 leads to its low machinability.

2024 has a higher copper content, is easier to process, and has better formability.

4. Corrosion resistance

Due to its high copper content, 2024 aluminum alloy has higher strength and toughness, but relatively speaking, its corrosion resistance is poor.

7075 aluminum alloy contains zinc, magnesium, copper and other elements. The addition of these elements makes 7075 aluminum alloy have higher strength and better corrosion resistance. 7075 aluminum alloy is a high-strength and excellent corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy material, which can be used in various occasions requiring high strength and corrosion resistance.

5. High temperature resistance

We analyze their high temperature resistance by comparing the melting points of 7075 T6 and 2024 T6. The melting point of 7075 aluminum is slightly lower than that of 2024 aluminum (477-635°C vs 500-650°C). Therefore, 2024 alloy can withstand higher temperatures than 7075 alloy.

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Casting production process and its introduction

The purpose of melting and casting is to produce alloys with satisfactory composition and high purity of melt, so as to create favorable conditions for casting alloys of various shapes.

Melting and casting process steps: batching --- feeding --- melting --- stirring after melting, slag removal --- pre-analysis sampling --- adding alloy to adjust the composition, stirring --- refining --- static Setting——Guide furnace casting.

Hot rolling production process and its introduction

  • 1. Hot rolling generally refers to rolling above the metal recrystallization temperature;
  • 2. During the hot rolling process, the metal has both hardening and softening processes. Due to the influence of deformation speed, as long as the recovery and recrystallization process is too late, there will be a certain work hardening;
  • 3. The recrystallization of the metal after hot rolling is incomplete, that is, the coexistence of recrystallized structure and deformed structure;
  • 4. Hot rolling can improve the processing performance of metals and alloys, reduce or eliminate casting defects.
    • Hot rolling equipment

      Casting and rolling process

      Casting and rolling process: liquid metal, front box (liquid level control), casting and rolling machine (lubrication system, cooling water), shearing machine, coiling machine.

      • 1. The casting and rolling temperature is generally between 680°C and 700°C. The lower the better, the stable casting and rolling line usually stops once a month or more to re-stand. During the production process, it is necessary to strictly control the liquid level of the front tank to prevent low liquid level;
      • 2. Lubrication uses C powder with incomplete combustion of gas for lubrication, which is also one of the reasons for the dirty surface of casting and rolling materials;
      • 3. The production speed is generally between 1.5m/min-2.5m/min;
      • 4. The surface quality of products produced by casting and rolling is generally relatively low, and generally cannot meet products with special physical and chemical performance requirements.
        • Cold rolling production process

          • 1. Cold rolling refers to the rolling production method below the recrystallization temperature;
          • 2. There will be no dynamic recrystallization during the rolling process, and the temperature will rise to the recovery temperature at most, and the cold rolling will appear in a work hardening state, and the work hardening rate will be large;
          • 3. The cold-rolled sheet and strip have high dimensional accuracy, good surface quality, uniform structure and performance, and products in various states can be obtained with heat treatment;
          • 4. Cold rolling can roll out thin strips, but at the same time, it has the disadvantages of high energy consumption for deformation and many processing passes.
            • Casting rolling

              Introduction to finishing production process

              • 1. Finishing is a processing method to make the cold-rolled sheet meet the customer's requirements, or to facilitate the subsequent processing of the product;
              • 2. The finishing equipment can correct the defects produced in the hot rolling and cold rolling production process, such as cracked edge, oily, poor plate shape, residual stress, etc. It needs to ensure that no other defects are brought into the production process;
              • 3. There are various finishing equipments, mainly including cross-cutting, slitting, stretching and straightening, annealing furnace, slitter, etc.

Aluminum alloy has the characteristics of low density, good mechanical properties, good processing performance, non-toxic, easy to recycle, excellent electrical conductivity, heat transfer and corrosion resistance, so it has a wide range of applications.

Aerospace: used to make aircraft skins, fuselage frames, girders, rotors, propellers, fuel tanks, wall panels and landing gear struts, as well as rocket forging rings, spacecraft wall panels, etc.

Aluminum alloy used for aerospace

Aluminum alloy used for aerospace

Transportation: used for car body structure materials of automobiles, subway vehicles, railway passenger cars, high-speed passenger cars, doors and windows, shelves, automotive engine parts, air conditioners, radiators, body panels, wheels and ship materials.

Traffic application

Traffic application

Packaging: All-aluminum pop cans are mainly used as metal packaging materials in the form of thin plates and foils, and are made into cans, lids, bottles, barrels, and packaging foils. Widely used in the packaging of beverages, food, cosmetics, medicines, cigarettes, industrial products, medicines, etc.

Packaging application

Packaging application

Printing: Mainly used to make PS plates, aluminum-based PS plates are a new type of material in the printing industry, used for automatic plate making and printing.

PS printing

PS printing

Architectural decoration: aluminum alloy is widely used in building structures, doors and windows, suspended ceilings, decorative surfaces, etc. due to its good corrosion resistance, sufficient strength, excellent process performance and welding performance.

Aluminum alloy construction application

Aluminum alloy construction application

Electronic products: computers, mobile phones, refrigerator shells, radiators, etc.

Electronic product application

Electronic product application

Kitchen supplies: aluminum pots, aluminum basins, rice cooker liners, household aluminum foil, etc.

Kitchen application

Kitchen application

Packaging Of Aluminum Sheet/Coil

Every detail of packaging is where we pursue perfect service. Our packaging process as a whole is as follows:

Lamination: clear film, blue film, micro-mucosal, high-mucosal, laser cutting film (2 brands, Novacell and Polyphem);

Protection: paper corner protectors, anti-pressure pads;

drying: desiccant;

Tray: fumigated harmless wooden tray, reusable iron tray;

Packing: Tic-tac-toe steel belt, or PVC packing belt;

Material Quality: Completely free from defects such as white rust, oil spots, rolling marks, edge damage, bends, dents, holes, break lines, scratches, etc., no coil set.

Port: Qingdao or other ports in China.

Lead time: 15-45 days.

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F: What is the MOQ for ordering the product?

Q: Our MOQ is 5 tons, and some special products will have a minimum order quantity of 1 or 2 tons.

F: How long is your lead time?

Q: Generally our lead time is about 30 days.

F: Do your products have quality assurance?

Q: Yes, if there is a quality problem with our products, we will compensate the customer until they are satisfied.



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