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Why is Aluminum Alloy Testing Not About Data, But About Trust?
You receive a shipment of aluminum, but without a test certificate, you have no proof of its quality. This creates a huge risk that the material will fail, damaging your reputation and your bottom line. Testing isn’t about finding data; it’s about creating trust. The test certificate is a Rosetta Stone—it translates the silent language […]
How Can You Make Aluminum Stiff If All Alloys Have the Same Stiffness?
You need a more rigid aluminum part, so you spec a stronger, more expensive alloy like 70751. The part arrives, and it still flexes under load. Now you’ve wasted money and are back to square one. Stiffness is aluminum’s unchangeable birthright, nearly identical across all alloys. You cannot make the material stiffer; you must make […]
What is the Hardest Aluminum Alloy, and What’s the Real Cost?
You search for the "hardest" aluminum alloy, assuming it is also the "best" for your job. This leads to choosing a material that is too expensive, difficult to machine, and prone to corrosion. Hardness is bought, not found. The hardest alloys, primarily in the 7000 series, "pay" for their peak strength with reduced corrosion resistance1 […]
