2024 aluminum is well-known for its high strength-to-weight ratio and impressive fatigue resistance. Although its weldability is low, it may be flash, spot, or seam welded. Often found in precision components and structural parts due to its good workability and excellent machinability, 2024 aluminum can also be heat treated to further enhance its strength. It also has excellent corrosion resistance when bonded with high-purity aluminum surface layers in a condition known as Alclad.
Shapes and forms
At Cumberland Diversified Metals, we’re a 2024 aluminum supplier that’s able to get you the sheet, plate, and coil your business needs.
Applications
As a high-strength, lightweight aluminum alloy with excellent machinability, 2024 aluminum is ideal for a wide variety of applications including:
2024 Bare Applications:
Aircraft parts
Scientific instruments
Truck wheels
Fastening devices
2024 Alclad Applications:
Aircraft frames
Fittings
Structural components
Truck bodies
Railroad car roofs and sides
Tempers
We buy and sell a variety of 2024 aluminum tempers. Our more popular tempers include:
2024 is one of the strongest aluminum alloys with an impressive strength-to-weight ratio. 2024 aluminum’s properties also include excellent machinability and corrosion resistance when surfaced with Alclad (a thin layer of pure aluminum).
2024 aluminum vs. 6061: which is better?
The answer will vary depending on your particular needs. A widely-used structural material, 6061 aluminum strikes a balance between strength and corrosion resistance. 2024 aluminum has the advantage in strength, but its pure form is not as resistant to corrosion as 6061 aluminum. Applications that put a high priority on strength, such as aerospace, tend to favor 2024 aluminum. Applications that need both strength and corrosion resistance tend to favor 6061 aluminum.
2024 aluminum vs. 7075: which is better?
Here too, it depends on what you need. Although2024 aluminum is known for its high strength-to-weight ratio, 7075 aluminum has an even higher strength-to-weight ratio as well as higher corrosion resistance. But these additional benefits come at a cost of reduced machinability. Applications that that require extreme strength typically choose 7075 aluminum over 2024, but applications that require both strength and workability tend to use 2024 aluminum.
What is 2024 aluminum’s yield strength?
With a typical yield strength approximately 40,000 – 45,000 pounds per square inch (psi)/276 – 310 megapascals (MPa), 2024 aluminum’s high yield strength makes it ideal for applications that need materials with high strength to weight ratios.
How is 2024 aluminum’s machinability?
2024 aluminum has high machinability, making it relatively easy to drill, cut, machine, and form. That’s why it is a choice material for industries, such as aerospace, that require precise components with minimal tolerances.
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2024 Aluminum
High strength, low-weight material
2024 aluminum is well-known for its high strength-to-weight ratio and impressive fatigue resistance. Although its weldability is low, it may be flash, spot, or seam welded. Often found in precision components and structural parts due to its good workability and excellent machinability, 2024 aluminum can also be heat treated to further enhance its strength. It also has excellent corrosion resistance when bonded with high-purity aluminum surface layers in a condition known as Alclad.
Shapes and forms
At Cumberland Diversified Metals, we’re a 2024 aluminum supplier that’s able to get you the sheet, plate, and coil your business needs.
Applications
As a high-strength, lightweight aluminum alloy with excellent machinability, 2024 aluminum is ideal for a wide variety of applications including:
2024 Bare Applications:
2024 Alclad Applications:
Tempers
We buy and sell a variety of 2024 aluminum tempers. Our more popular tempers include:
Learn more about aluminum tempers here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are 2024 aluminum’s properties?
2024 is one of the strongest aluminum alloys with an impressive strength-to-weight ratio. 2024 aluminum’s properties also include excellent machinability and corrosion resistance when surfaced with Alclad (a thin layer of pure aluminum).
2024 aluminum vs. 6061: which is better?
The answer will vary depending on your particular needs. A widely-used structural material, 6061 aluminum strikes a balance between strength and corrosion resistance. 2024 aluminum has the advantage in strength, but its pure form is not as resistant to corrosion as 6061 aluminum. Applications that put a high priority on strength, such as aerospace, tend to favor 2024 aluminum. Applications that need both strength and corrosion resistance tend to favor 6061 aluminum.
2024 aluminum vs. 7075: which is better?
Here too, it depends on what you need. Although 2024 aluminum is known for its high strength-to-weight ratio, 7075 aluminum has an even higher strength-to-weight ratio as well as higher corrosion resistance. But these additional benefits come at a cost of reduced machinability. Applications that that require extreme strength typically choose 7075 aluminum over 2024, but applications that require both strength and workability tend to use 2024 aluminum.
What is 2024 aluminum’s yield strength?
With a typical yield strength approximately 40,000 – 45,000 pounds per square inch (psi)/276 – 310 megapascals (MPa), 2024 aluminum’s high yield strength makes it ideal for applications that need materials with high strength to weight ratios.
How is 2024 aluminum’s machinability?
2024 aluminum has high machinability, making it relatively easy to drill, cut, machine, and form. That’s why it is a choice material for industries, such as aerospace, that require precise components with minimal tolerances.
Get your specialty metals now
We’re here to help you find metals quickly at a competitive price, or give you the best value for your surplus metals. Reach out to us today to experience our world-class customer service for yourself.