Bending 2024 T3 Aluminum Sheet

Pieces 22 long by 1 75 wide by 0 63 thick.

Bending 2024 t3 aluminum sheet.

Here we can see the density of the alloy. Minimum sheet size available is 2 x 4. 2024 t3 1020 1025 4130 ann. 3003 0 1100 0 6061 s0 5052 s0.

Inside bend radius 0 19. Material properties of 2024 t3 2024 t4 t351 2024 t851 aluminum. For this example an l channel made from 2024 t3 aluminum alloy that is 0 032 inch thick will be bent. Steel american iron and steel institute 1 see aisi s fabrication guidlines for cold bending thk 6061 t6.

I definitely recommend torch annealing it for forming whenever possible. 5052 h32 5052 h34 6061 t4 2024 0. Any time a different thickness of sheet metal needs to be formed or when a different radius is required to form the part the operator needs to adjust the sheet metal brake before the brake is used to form the part. Clinton aluminum offers a variety of products each covering a wide range of applications and processes.

With 2024 t3 040 sheets is there plastic on both sides for protection as you noted is the case for 2024 t3 025 sheets. Order by part number. I ve done this with flat bar as big as 1 2 x 4 quite successfully. Bending 2024 t3 grain direction considered.

18 8 type 302 020 063 063 063 063 063. Since commercial sheet metal bending can be done with less concern for stresses caused during forming operation the radius can be near zero for thin sheet metal. Flat bar can be a pain to bend since it s really prone to cracking. From non heat treatable 3003 and 5052 to the heat treatable 2024 6061 and 7075 you have many options from which to choose.

But the question remains the same which alloy is the best product for bending. The minimum bend radius data shown in these charts is measured to the inside of the bend. Some of the most common tempering options for this alloy are t3 t4 t351 and t851. Physical properties of 2024 aluminum.

2024t3 alclad aluminum sheet aluminum alloy sheet is sold in the thicknesses and sheet sizes shown in the table. As a 2000 series alloy 2024 aluminum is frequently heat treated to enhance its strength. The bend is along the long dimension.