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Hofacker
09-05-2016, 09:12 AM
I acquired a Sidewinder project that will need lots of parts formed. In many places the plans specify either 2024T3 or 6061T6. Which is easier to form?
Thanks,
CRH

martymayes
09-05-2016, 09:31 AM
6061. And it can be bent using smaller radius, which would require annealing the 2024

crusty old aviator
10-04-2016, 09:35 PM
The 6061 costs less and is much more corrosion resistant. The 2024 is stronger, but maybe you don't need the extra strength for those parts.

Bob H
12-16-2016, 10:37 PM
Yield strength of 2024-T3 is 40ksi and 6061-T6 is 35ksi so the 6061 is easier to bend/form. 6061 is also weldable.