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* Aluminum Association designation system: xxxx. First number is alloy type by major alloy element see Table 2-6 page 57. Second number is modifications to alloy. Last two numbers are specific other alloy additives 1xxx: 99.00% or greater aluminum content 2xxx copper 3xxx manganese 4xxx silicon 5xxx magnesium 6xxx magnesium and silicon 7xxx zinc Specification must include a temper reference: F – as fabricated – no special control of properties – limits unknown – test part thoroughly before using O – annealed – thermal treatment provides softest and lowest strength condition H – strain hardening – process of cold-working under controlled conditions that produces improved, predictable properties for alloys in 1xxx, 3xxx and 5xxx groups. MORE cold working, strength and hardness increases while ductility decreases T – heat treated – heating and cooling process for 2xxx, 4xxx, 6xxx and 7xxx groups Alloy 6061 is one of the most versatile alloys. Its available in virtually all forms, has good strength, is corrosion resistant, is heat treatable to obtain various properties, in softer forms, its easily formed and worked, good weldability but generally low machinability * E is somewhere between aluminum and steel. Very strong and very light. Pretty expensive material Not easy to maching * Nylon has good strength, wear resistance, toughness; wide range of possible properties depending on fillers and formulations. Used for structural parts, mechanical devices such as gears and bearings, and parts needing wear resistance ABS good impact resistance, rigidity, moderate strength. Used for housings, helmets, cases, appliance parts, pipes and pipe fittings Polycarbonate – excellent toughness, impact resistance and dimensional stability. Used for cams, gears, housings, electrical connectors, food processing products, helmets, and pump and meter parts. Acrylic – good weather resistance and impact resistance; can be made with excellent tra