2024

This alloy is heavily utilized in aircraft applications becauseit has good machining characteristics and higher strength thaneither 2014 and 2017. Though cold formability is considered fair,it is one of the most popular alloys for cold heading and threadrolling applications as a result of the superior grain structurethat can be obtained. Corrosion resistance and anodizeablilty areonly fair. It is also the basic alloy for cold finished square andrectangular bar. Again, this is because of its high strength andgood machinability, which are essential for precision fittings andparts.