Browsing 6061 Aluminum Alloys: Handbooks, Journal Articles, and Technical Papers by Author "J. Gilbert Kaufman"
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Aluminum Alloy and Temper Designation Systems of the Aluminum Association
J. Gilbert Kaufman (2013-12-03)It is very useful for secondary fabricators and users of aluminum products and components to have a working knowledge of the Aluminum Association alloy and temper designation systems. The alloy system provides a standard ... -
Introduction
J. Gilbert Kaufman (2013-12-03)The test methods and criteria used to evaluate the fracture characteristics of aluminum alloys are reviewed, and a substantial amount of representative test data for individual lots of aluminum sheet, plate, forgings, ... -
Metallurgical Considerations in Fracture Resistance
J. Gilbert Kaufman (2013-12-03)The application of toughness testing to alloy development has led to a number of high-strength aluminum alloys and special tempers of some alloys with outstanding combinations of strength and toughness. An underlying basis ... -
Understanding the Aluminum Temper Designation System
J. Gilbert Kaufman (2013-12-03)This chapter provides additional detail and illustrations for the use of temper designations in the aluminum industry today for both wrought and cast alloys. This discussion expands on the basic Aluminum Association Temper ... -
Understanding Wrought and Cast Aluminum Alloy Designations
J. Gilbert Kaufman (2013-12-03)The wrought alloy designation system consists of four numerical digits, sometimes preceded by a capital letter as indicated in Chapter 2. The first digit indicates the principal alloying elements, as described in this ...