The core advantage of aviation aluminum is that it perfectly balances the three characteristics of light weight, high strength and corrosion resistance. Taking aircraft manufacturing as an example, every 1 kg of weight reduction can significantly reduce fuel consumption and improve flight efficiency. In daily life, these characteristics also create value.
In daily life, common high-end bicycle frames are mostly made of 6061 and 7005 aluminum alloys. 6061 aluminum alloy contains two main alloying elements, magnesium and silicon. It has medium strength, good corrosion resistance and weldability. After heat treatment, the yield strength can reach about 240MPa. When used in bicycle frames, it can not only reduce the weight of the whole vehicle by more than 30%, making riding more labor-saving, but also the oxide film on the surface of the aluminum alloy can resist rain erosion and extend the service life.
7005 aluminum alloy is known for its high strength. Its tensile strength can reach 345MPa. It is suitable for manufacturing folding bicycle frames with higher strength requirements. The lightweight body allows users to easily carry it on and off the subway, which is much more convenient than traditional steel frames.
In the field of consumer electronics, aviation aluminum is the key to shaping the texture of products. The fuselage of Apple MacBook series laptops is made of 7075 matweb. 7075 aircraft aluminum is a high-strength heat-treatable alloy containing alloy elements such as zinc, magnesium, and copper. Its tensile strength is as high as 560MPa. The fuselage built by the one-piece molding process is only 15.6 mm thick and weighs less than 1.3 kg, but it can withstand daily bumps and extrusion. After the surface is anodized, it not only presents a unique metallic luster, but also has excellent wear resistance and anti-fouling ability, and users are not easy to leave scratches after long-term use.
The drone fuselage often uses 6063 aluminum alloy, which has good extrusion performance and surface treatment performance. It can be extruded into various shapes through complex molds, which not only ensures the strength of the fuselage, but also greatly reduces the weight, allowing drones to carry more sophisticated shooting equipment and achieve longer and longer-distance flights.
The application of aviation aluminum in home life is becoming more and more common. Many families' doors, windows, and furniture frames have begun to use 6063 and 6061 aviation aluminum profiles. 6063 plate and profile is often used to make door and window frames due to its excellent extrusion performance and good surface treatment effect. Its surface can be treated by electrophoresis, powder spraying and other processes to present a variety of colors and textures. It can also maintain good sealing and aesthetics in coastal humid areas or northern sandy environments.
With its good comprehensive performance, 6061 aluminum alloy is suitable for manufacturing furniture frames. It is not only simple and stylish in shape, but also easy to clean and has strong load-bearing capacity. Whether it is a wardrobe or a bookshelf, it can easily meet daily use needs.
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