Louis Metals is a leading aluminum manufacturer and supplier based in Houston, USA. The company has a very good reputation in delivering precision-engineered solutions. our company offers an extensive range of aluminum forgings, including aluminum 2024 forgings that are known for their exceptional strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion. This forging is applied in aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. It takes pride in advanced manufacturing techniques and quality control processes that provide its customers with the highest standards of excellence for reliability and performance in every project.
Aluminum 2024 forgings consist primarily of aluminum alloyed with 3.8–4.9% copper, 1.2–1.8% magnesium, 0.3–0.9% manganese, 0.5% silicon, and 0.2–0.5% iron with trace amounts of other elements including zinc and titanium. This alloy exhibits excellent fatigue resistance and high strength, which has made it applicable in aerospace engineering. This has a minimum tensile strength of 470 MPa and minimum yield strength of 325 MPa, with a property of elongation of 15% in 50 mm. It has good machinability and can be heat-treated to improve the properties further, although it has reduced corrosion resistance compared with other alloys.
Standards : ASTM B247, B247
Temper : T6 T651 T6511
Specification : DIN, ASTM, BS and all International Standards
Flat bar blocks : up to 27″ width and 15,000 lbs.
Cylinders and sleeves : up to 50″ maximum O.D. and 65″ maximum length
Discs and hubs : up to 50″ diameter and 20,000 lbs.
Rolled, hand forged or mandrel forged rings : up to 84″ maximum O.D. and 40″ maximum length
Rounds, shafts and step shafts : up to 144″ maximum length and 20,000 lbs.
| Grade | Al | Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Cr | Zn | Ti | Other |
| min. | Bal | 3.80 | 0.30 | 1.20 | ||||||
| max. | Bal | 0.50 | 0.50 | 4.90 | 0.90 | 1.80 | 0.10 | 0.25 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Temper | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | Elongation |
| KSI | KSI | % | |
| (annealed) | 32 | 14 | 12 |
| T3 | 63 | 42 | 15 |
| European Standard | OLD | WNr | UNS | ISO | USA (AA) | GERMANY (DIN) |
| AW-AlCu4Mg1 | AU4G1 | 3.1355 | A92024 | AlCu4Mg1 | 2024 | AlCuMg2 |
Aluminium 2024 forgings have been widely adopted in industries which require high strength and excellent resistance to fatigue. They are basically used in aircraft structures in aerospace applications and are applied on wings, fuselage, and engine components because they can withstand severe stresses and other harsh environments. Further, they find applications in the military and defence sectors, including missile components and vehicle structural parts. Its good machinability and resistance to corrosion, in combination with its high strength, allow the alloy to be suitable for manufacturing precision components in transportation, automotive, and marine applications, and structural applications where the need for durability and reliability are paramount.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Louis Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Houston, USA
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