Proper age hardening time and temperature for aa6082 Al Alloy

[MetalEng]

What's optimum aging procedure for aa6082 and mechanical properties which will acheive?

 

[metengr]

The AA 6082 is a European Aluminum alloy. I have included two web sites that provide some background, including available tempers O, T1, T4, T5 and T6 for AA 6082.

http://www.alcoa.com/adip/catalog/pdf/Extruded_Alloy_6082.pdf

The Aloca file does not have heat treatment specs.

The other web site is one that I use to track down Aluminum alloy compositions/properties;

http://aluminium.matter.org.uk/aluselect/06_composition_browse.asp

I believe you may have to obtain a copy of the British Standard 6082 or check with the European Aluminium Association to determine specific solution and aging heat treatment specifications for this alloy.

 

[TVP]

Solution treatment is usually 530-540 C for 30 minutes minimum. Aging treatment varies, with temperatures ranging from 125-160 C and times ranging from 1 hour to several days (~ 200 hours). I agree with [blue]metengr[/blue] that ALCOA or the EAA would be good sources of further information.