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7079 aluminium alloy
7079 aluminium alloy (UNS designation A97079) is a high strength, heat treatable wrought aluminium alloy used in the aircraft industry. Age-hardening heat treatment enhances the characteristics of AL 7079, eliminating variations in characteristics seen in Aluminium 7075.
7079 aluminium alloy (UNS designation A97079) is a high strength, heat treatable wrought aluminium alloy used in the aircraft industry. Age-hardening heat treatment enhances the characteristics of AL 7079, eliminating variations in characteristics seen in Aluminium 7075.
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Solution treatment
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Aging treatment
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Annealing treatment
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Alloy-temper 7079-T6 provides qualities comparable to alloy-temper 7075-T6
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-F temper condition provides acceptable results
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Improved machinability compared to fabricated and annealed tempers
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Can be formed similar to 7075
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Annealing provides superior formability and noticeable decline in workability following solution heat treatment
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Form in “as-quenched” -W temper condition for best results
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Mobile industry equipment
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Aircraft parts, including wing panels and bulkhead assemblies
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Hydraulic units
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Highly stressed parts
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