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What spec aluminium to use?
Hi Guys,
quick question, what grade aluminium is the right one to use to make the bonnet, rear panel, all flat panels etc? I know the book says half hard, but is that 1050-H14 or 3103-H14 spec. I spoke to my local stockist and described how I wanted to use it and he told me it would have to be a special grade and would have to get back to me on pricing. It would be nice to ring him up on Monday and tell him exactly what I want. Thanks! Sam
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I used 2mm 5251 for my floor and 1.2mm 1050A for all my panels. the 1050 Has been fine to work with and folds and bends nice and easily.
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hi
is the 1050a half hard or semi hard we use a lot of half hard at work which is very soft. thwang |
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Lifted this from CKC mag
Grade Properties 1xxx excellent formability,weldability & corrosion resistance.low strength 2xxx excellent machinability & high strength.poor formability,weldability & corrosion resistance 3xxx formable,corrosion resistant & weldable.moderate strength 4xxx formable,weldable,corrosion resistant 5xxx formable,weldable,excellent corrosion resistantance 6xxx good formability,weldability & corrosion resistance.medium strength,heat treatable 7xxx machinable with high strength.poor corrosion resistance & weldability 8xxx excellent formability |
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i used 5251 1.5mm for everything on my car because it happened to be on offer at parkers the week i ordered it. it was a git to bend and shape use 1.2mm 1050 for anything that need a bend in it
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