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Due to the inherent characteristics and properties of aluminum and aluminum alloys, the commercial and passenger vehicle industries incorporate this metal into their designs on a consistent basis. At Howard Precision Metals, we are your source for the automotive alloys for automotive applications you need.
Aluminum is lightweight, but it is also strong. This combination makes it an ideal metal to use in automotive applications. The results of using this metal in vehicles include enhanced fuel economy and performance. It possesses a higher strength-to-weight ratio than mild steel, making it the go-to metal for use in the larger crush zones of vehicles, enhancing safety and performance.
One of the automotive aluminum alloys we stock at Howard Precision Metals is 6061 alloy. We offer this aluminum alloy in various forms, including extrusions, sheet, plate, and custom shapes. It features and benefits include a high strength-to-weight ratio, easy to be fabricated, and good workability. It is more versatile than 2024 aluminum, but not as strong as that alloy.
The other major alloy we stock for automotive applications is 2024 aluminum alloy. This is a high strength aluminum alloy. Along with its excellent strength it also has exceptional fatigue resistance. It reacts well to high finish machining and forming in the annealed condition. But its corrosion resistance is inferior to that of 6061. Major applications that make use of 2024 in the automotive sector include wheel spokes, rotors, structural parts, and much more.
For more information about the aluminum alloys we offer for automotive/vehicle industry applications, call us today at 866.602.3788 or request a quote right here on our website.
