ALUMINUM
| Grade | UNS | Uses |
| 2024 | A92024 | Good machinability with fair formability. Tensile strength of 35KSI to 65KSI. ASTM B209 |
| 6061 | A96061 | Good machinability, formability, welding and corrosion resistance. Tensile strength of 20KSI to 40KSI. ASTM B209 |
| 7075 | A97075 | A very strong aluminum alloyed grade with good machinability and fair/poor formability. ASTM B209 |
Permissible Variations in Width of Cold Finished Flat Bars
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Width |
Permissible Variations in Width |
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| Thickness 1/4" and under | Thickness over 1/4" | |
| > 3/8" to 1" | .004 | .004 |
| > 1" to 2" | .006 | .004 |
| > 2" to 3" | .008 | .004 |
| > 3" to 4 1/2" | .010 | .005 |