Bending 2024 T3 Aluminum Sheet

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.

Bending 2024 t3 aluminum sheet. But the question remains the same which alloy is the best product for bending. Steel american iron and steel institute 1 see aisi s fabrication guidlines for cold bending thk 6061 t6. 2024t3 alclad aluminum sheet aluminum alloy sheet is sold in the thicknesses and sheet sizes shown in the table. Bending 2024 t3 grain direction considered.

I definitely recommend torch annealing it for forming whenever possible. 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. 5052 h32 5052 h34 6061 t4 2024 0. For this example an l channel made from 2024 t3 aluminum alloy that is 0 032 inch thick will be bent.

Material properties of 2024 t3 2024 t4 t351 2024 t851 aluminum. Inside bend radius 0 19. 18 8 type 302 020 063 063 063 063 063. Aluminum where necessary 5052 h32 may be bent to 1t and 6061 t6 to 1 1 2t.

The minimum bend radius data shown in these charts is measured to the inside of the bend. The bend radii listed are standard minimum if manufacturing for aircraft and aerospace applications. Clinton aluminum offers a variety of products each covering a wide range of applications and processes. Flat bar can be a pain to bend since it s really prone to cracking.

3003 0 1100 0 6061 s0 5052 s0. Here we can see the density of the alloy. From non heat treatable 3003 and 5052 to the heat treatable 2024 6061 and 7075 you have many options from which to choose. As a 2000 series alloy 2024 aluminum is frequently heat treated to enhance its strength.

I ve done this with flat bar as big as 1 2 x 4 quite successfully. 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. 2024 t3 1020 1025 4130 ann.

The cool this with torch annealing is that it s so easy to localize. The bend is along the long dimension. Some of the most common tempering options for this alloy are t3 t4 t351 and t851.