Rod & Bar
2011- Used mostly for free cutting brass and is the best alloy for machining on planers, milling machines, automatics and other machine tools. It is a general-purpose alloy for automatic screw machine work.
- Machines at high speeds
- Machined surfaces are bright and smooth
- Excellent mechanical properties and hardness
- Fair corrosion resistance
- Fair weld ability by resistance method
2014- Used in heavy applications and is one of the strongest of heat-treatable alloys. Mostly used for forging alloy.
- Adequate coolant
- Light-to-medium cuts and sharp tools
- Machined surfaces are very smooth
- Fair corrosion resistance
- Weld ability is good with arc and resistance methods
2017- Similar to 2011, but stronger and harder to machine because it doesn’t have the fine chip like the 2011. Recommended for heavy parts because of its strength.
- Used for rivets, fasteners and aircraft components
- Fair corrosion resistance
- Ductility and formability better than 2014
- Fair workability
- Satisfactory arc and resistance weld ability
2024- Higher properties than 2017 and 2024. Known as “aircraft alloy” in rod machining and is one of the most popular alloys for cold heading and roll threading applications.
- Basic alloy for cold finished rectangular bar
- Fair corrosion resistance
- Machined to a high finish
- Formability considered fair in cold state
- Applications include Phillips head screws, wood screws and hydraulic fittings
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