Heat treating non-ferous materials
Heat treating non-ferous materials
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I’m interested in using 6160T-6 aluminum for machined components in a location devise. My concern is long-term wear. I understand heat-treating is an option. I am not too familiar with non-ferrous heat-treating.
What wear properties can I expect to achieve through heat-treating? With component dimensions of approximately 0.75”x6.0”x12.0,” what range / scale would allow increase wear without creating a brittle plate?
Any assistance or links to assistance is appreciated.
What wear properties can I expect to achieve through heat-treating? With component dimensions of approximately 0.75”x6.0”x12.0,” what range / scale would allow increase wear without creating a brittle plate?
Any assistance or links to assistance is appreciated.





RE: Heat treating non-ferous materials
Hard anodizing might help.
RE: Heat treating non-ferous materials
Devise is a verb--device is an object. You may mean device, so your inquiry is more understandable.
jimbo
Buy a dictionary, keep it nearby and USE it. Webster's New World Dictionary of American English is recommended, and Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.
RE: Heat treating non-ferous materials
I should probably work on my typing skills too.
RE: Heat treating non-ferous materials