Heat Treating 7076
Heat Treating 7076
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I need the heat treating specs for 7076 Aluminum.
The material is less than 1 mm thick
Need the solution treatment temperature and the T6 precipitation treatment.
Problem:
The supplier informed us that the stamped parts received are a mixed bag, some are annealed, some hardened, and some in between. Besides that about half are out of spec dimensionally.
The material is less than 1 mm thick
Need the solution treatment temperature and the T6 precipitation treatment.
Problem:
The supplier informed us that the stamped parts received are a mixed bag, some are annealed, some hardened, and some in between. Besides that about half are out of spec dimensionally.





RE: Heat Treating 7076
MIL-H-6088
for details on heat treatment processes. Hopefully that's available on the assist site?
RE: Heat Treating 7076
Solution: 480C - water quench
T6 Treatment - 120C - 24 hours
Source: ASM metals reference book 3rd edition
RE: Heat Treating 7076
Holler back if you have trouble finding it.
The cancellation notice reads: "Future heat treatment should refer to SAE-AMS-H-6088, “Heat Treatment of
Aluminum Alloys”."
RE: Heat Treating 7076
While I madly searching the supplier called and offered to redo all the parts form scratch with new material.
A quick resolution and an ending that makes everyone happy.