The 2024 T3510 aluminum alloy belongs to the Al-Cu-Mg (Aluminum-Copper-Magnesium) system and is a high-strength alloy widely used in aerospace and defense industries. The T3510 temper refers to solution heat treatment followed by stress relief and controlled aging. This provides high dimensional stability while minimizing internal stresses and reducing deformation during machining. Its mechanical properties make it suitable for critical structural components.

In terms of strength, the 2024 T3510 alloy offers high yield and tensile strength. Compared to the 6061 alloy, it provides significantly higher strength, although it has slightly lower strength than the 7075 alloy. However, 2024 offers better fatigue resistance, making it advantageous in applications subjected to dynamic loading. Compared to the 5083 alloy, 2024 provides much higher strength but lower corrosion resistance.

Regarding corrosion resistance, the 2024 alloy is not as resistant as pure aluminum or 5xxx series alloys. Therefore, it is usually protected with alclad coating or surface treatments. Its coating capability is excellent, making it suitable for anodizing, painting, or plating processes. This feature ensures long service life, especially in outdoor aerospace components.

In terms of machinability and bending properties, 2024 T3510 offers good machinability and is suitable for machining processes. However, due to its high strength, its bending capability is limited, and machining is generally preferred over cold forming. It performs well under vibration and provides reliable performance in dynamic environments due to its fatigue resistance. On the other hand, its weldability is poor, and riveting or mechanical fastening methods are typically used instead of welding.

In terms of applications, this alloy is widely used in aircraft fuselage components, wing structures, fasteners, and defense industry applications. It is also preferred in automotive and high-performance machinery parts. While the 7075 alloy is chosen for parts requiring higher strength, the 6061 alloy is preferred for applications requiring better corrosion resistance and weldability. In this context, 2024 T3510 offers a balanced solution between strength and fatigue performance.

MATERIAL COMPOSITION STANDARDS

2024 T3510 is available under the following standards.
• 2024 T3510 Extrusion Bar; AMS QQ-A-200/3, AMS 4164, EN 2633, ASTM B221
 

Characteristic Properties for 2024 T3510: 

• Strength: Good
• Machinability: Good
• Weldability: Moderate (Spot welding is the preferred method)
• Formability: Poor
• Corrosion Resistance: Fair
• Heat Treatment: Yes
   

Common Applications for 2024 T3510: 
Wing reinforcement beams,
Hydraulic valve components,
Also used in computer parts.
 

STOCK
2024 T3510 is supplied in bar and flat bar forms.

• Bar / Flat Bar