AL9681 7055 Aluminum Alloy Bar

7055 Aluminium Alloy Bar Description

7055 Aluminium Alloy Bar is an alloy primarily composed of aluminium with secondary additions of zinc, magnesium, and copper. Its controlled composition improves resistance to stress-corrosion and deformation under cyclic loads. The bar offers a consistent microstructure essential for precision machining and reliable fabrication of structural components. The heat treatment process minimises variability, ensuring predictable mechanical performance in demanding industrial environments.

7055 Aluminium Alloy Bar Applications

Industrial Components
- Used as load-bearing supports in machinery to achieve enhanced structural stability by leveraging uniform alloy composition.
- Applied as framework elements in processing equipment to improve dimensional consistency by leveraging controlled heat treatment.

Machining and Fabrication
- Utilised as raw material in precision machining parts to achieve tight tolerances by leveraging engineered microstructure.
- Employed as extrusion blanks in forming processes to achieve consistent geometry by leveraging balanced alloy properties.

7055 Aluminium Alloy Bar Packing

The bar is packaged with anti-corrosion coated wrapping and protective foam inserts to mitigate mechanical impact during transit. It is secured in moisture-resistant containers and clearly labelled for orientation. Storage in a temperature-controlled, low-humidity environment is recommended to prevent surface oxidation. Custom packaging configurations are available to meet specific shipment or handling requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How is the alloy composition verified during production?
A1: SAM uses ultrasonic testing and spectrographic analysis to assess elemental composition and detect inconsistencies, ensuring that the alloy meets predetermined chemical and performance standards.

Q2: What measures protect the bar’s surface quality during storage?
A2: The bar is wrapped in an anti-corrosion coating and stored in sealed, moisture-resistant containers within a temperature-controlled environment to prevent oxidation and contamination.

Q3: Can the bar’s dimensions be customised to meet specific requirements?
A3: Yes, the bar can be produced with adjusted dimensional tolerances based on client specifications. This customisation is supported by precise machining and controlled heat treatment processes that maintain structural integrity.

Additional Information

Aluminium alloys play a critical role in industrial applications due to their favourable strength-to-weight ratios and ease of fabrication. Alloying elements such as zinc, magnesium, and copper contribute to improved stress resistance and thermal stability, making these materials suitable for a variety of load-bearing and fabrication tasks.

Systematic quality assurance through compositional analysis and microstructural examination is essential. Such practices help correlate processing conditions with mechanical performance, guiding material selection in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and heavy machinery, where predictability and efficiency are key.