2618 Aluminum Sheet

Aluminum 2618 alloy is forged at 372 to 522 c 700 to 970 f.

2618 aluminum sheet. Al 2618 is composed mainly of aluminum copper iron magnesium and nickel and standard specifications include din 3 1924 dtd 717a msrr 8018 and more. Aluminium alloy 2618a aluminum 2618 is available in plate bar rod sheet forging stock and tube. Annealing can be performed at 385 c 725 f for 4 h. Alloy 2618 2618a has good machinability and is fair resistance to atmospheric attack.

2000 series aluminum alloy. It is presented apart from contractual obligations and does not constitute any guarantee of properties or of processing or application possibilities in individual cases. 2618a aluminium dtd 5014a was one of the first aluminium alloy products sold by smiths high performance. Aluminium alloy 2618a aluminum 2618 is typically used in aerospace and defence components.

Technical assistance our knowledgeable staff and resident metallurgists will be pleased to assist you further on any technical topic. Dtd 5014a 2618 t6511 bar dtd 5070b 2618 tf clad sheet dtd 717a 2618 a t6 forging stock and forgings dtd 5084a t6 forging stock and forgings. Specifications dtd 717a t6 forging stock and forgings dtd 731b t6 forging stock and forgings dtd 745a t6 forging stock and forgings dtd 5070b clad sheet and strip dtd5070. It is a strong aluminium alloy and can be used to produce clad sheet and strip.

Aluminium 2618 is a highly ductile alloy with exceptional strength and good corrosion resistance. Data points with the aa note have been provided by the aluminum association inc. 2618 aluminum is probably most known amongst auto enthusiasts who turn to the 2618 aluminum piston due to its ability to absorb a large amount of extreme heat. All information in our data sheet is based on approximate testing and is stated to the best of our knowledge and belief.

2618 is also used in high performance. Although initially developed for aerospace applications the product has become a popular engineering material in the motorsport sector due to the alloys high strength. This alloy is hot worked at 350 to 372 c 660 to 700 f and can be cold worked in the heat treated or annealed conditions. At rickard specialty metals we have 25 years of experience supplying 2618 aluminum forgings sheet plate and more to your custom measurements.

Go to 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 other aluminium alloy 1000. And are not for design. Containing copper and aluminium grade 2618a offers good machinability. Aluminium alloy 2618a aluminium 2618 is available in plate bar rod sheet forging stock and tube.

For all stock availability of aluminium 2618 contact sales. It is commonly used for pistons and rotating aircraft parts due to it s ability to work in higher temperature applications.