Common Alloys

 

2000 Family Characteristics Applications Forms
Alloy 2011 Great machinability Screw machine products, fittings, fasteners, CF Rounds
Alloy 2017 Good machining, stronger than 2011 Heavier duty machined products CF Rounds
Alloy 2024 Excellent strength Aircraft structural components and fittings CF Rounds, squares, hexes, flats
6000 Family Characteristics Applications Forms
Alloy 6061 Good strength, corrosion resistance Structural components, truck bodies CF and extruded rounds, squares, hexes, flats, shapes
Alloy 6063 Good strength, corrosion resistance, anodizing Architectural applications, trim components Extruded Rounds, squares, hexes, flats, shapes
7000 Family Characteristics Applications Forms
Alloy 7075 Highest strength Highly stressed parts CF Rounds

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