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    The document describes the 7068 aluminium alloy, which provides high strength comparable to steel. It has a wide range of applications and can replace steel, 7075 alloy, or titanium alloy in components. The alloy retains its strength at high temperatures and has good fatigue strength, corrosion resistance, and machinability.

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    7068 Aluminium Alloy

    Technical Datasheet
    An Aluminium Alloy with the Strength of Steel Service. Quality. Value.

    Typical Applications Product Customer


    Connecting rods, Autosport gearbox actuators, Automobile
    Attributes Benefits
    shock absorbers, Fuel pumps for racing engines, Rocker
    Very high tensile, high Ability to reduce weight
    arms for racing engines, Motorcycle gears, Racing
    compressive, bearing /increase strength of
    motorcycle chain tensioners, Bearing caps in high & shear strength aluminium alloy
    performance engines, Autosport wheel components, components or
    Prosthetic limbs, Ordnance, 25mm Sabot, Load cells, substitute steel or
    Hydraulic valve components, High pressure solenoid, titanium alloy
    Mountain climbing equipment, Tent, ski and backpack rods
    Survival rifles, Flexible shaft coupling, Snowmobile engine
    shaft, Quick disconnects for fluid conveying devices.
    Good retention of strength Alloy can be successfully
    at elevated temperature employed up to 200°C
    Product Description Good fatigue strength Suitable for cyclic
    loading, eg: IC engines
    7068 alloy provides the highest mechanical strength of all
    aluminium alloys and matching that of certain steels. This Corrosion resistance 7068 can replace 7075
    outstanding alloy combines a yield strength of up to 700 similar to 7075 with far greater strength
    MPa (up to over 30% greater than that of 7075 alloy) and
    good ductility with corrosion resistance similar to 7075 and
    other features beneficial to high performance High thermal conductivity Good heat dissipation
    component/equipment designers. Developed in the mid
    1990’s, 7068 alloy was designed as a higher strength Good machinability Reduced machining
    alternative to 7075 for ordnance applications. The highly time
    attractive overall combination of mechanical properties
    Dimensional stability Complex, close
    (retained at elevated temperatures better than 7075) and tolerance machining
    other important characteristics of 7068 have resulted in possible
    the widespread specification of the alloy to markedly
    reduce the weight/cross section or significantly increase Good anodising response Good engineering
    the strength of critical components in diverse market surfaces can be
    sectors. produced

    Low tendency to peripheral Good cosmetic


    Technical Description coarse grain (PCG) anodised finish possible

    7068 alloy is a 7000 series aluminium-zinc alloy registered Anodising


    with the US Aluminium Association and produced to AMS
    4331 (chemical composition and mechanical properties) 7068 alloy responds well to all the different standard
    and AMS 2772 (heat treatment). 7068 alloy ‘A’ and ‘B’ anodising techniques. It is generally similar in behaviour to
    tensile data and fatigue properties have been ratified for 7075 but in hard anodising 7068 alloy tends to form a
    inclusion in MIL Handbook 5 / MMPDS. The standard more abrasion resistant surface.
    supply temper condition is T6511. For applications
    requiring greater resistance to stress corrosion cracking Machinability
    the T76511 condition is available to order.
    The machinability of 7068 alloy is good and is similar to
    that of 7075.

    Corrosion Resistance
    Weldability
    The corrosion resistance of 7068 alloy is similar to that of
    In common with other 7000 series aluminium alloys, 7068
    alloy can only be welded with great care. This form of 7075.
    joining is not usually employed. If welding is contemplated General Resistance Stress Corrosion Cracking
    please consult our Technical Sales Dept. T6511 & T76511 Rated C T6511 Rated C
    based on relative rating A T76511 Rated B
    to E in decreasing order of Relative rating A to D based
    merit after exposure to on service experience and
    sodium chloride solution laboratory tests of
    by intermittent spraying or specimens exposed to 3.5%
    immersion. sodium chloride alternate
    immersion test.

    www.smithmetal.com [email protected]
    7068 Aluminium Alloy
    An Aluminium Alloy with the Strength of Steel Service. Quality. Value.

    Chemical Composition (weight %)


    SI Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Zn Ti Zr Others (ea) Others (total)
    Min. 1.6 2.2 7.3 0.05
    Max 0.12 0.15 2.4 0.10 3.0 0.05 8.3 0.10 0.15 0.05 0.15

    Minimum Mechanical Properties (Extruded Bar)


    Temper Section (in) UTS (MPa) YTS (MPa) Elongation (%)
    T6 / T6511 0.250 - 3.000 683 655 5
    T6 / T6511 3.001 - 6.500 648 621 5
    T76 / T76511 0.250 - 3.000 593 552 7

    Typical Mechanical Properties


    UTS (MPa) YTS (MPa) Elongation (%) Brinell Hardness
    Extruded Bar T6511
    L Direction 710 683 9 190
    LT Direction 645 603 7 -
    Forging T6
    L Direction 628 524 10 160

    Typical Physical Properties


    Density at 20°C 2.85 kg/dm³
    Melting Range 476 - 635°C
    Specific Thermal Capacity at 100°C 1050 J.Kg¯¹ .K¯¹
    Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion ( 20 - 100°C ) 23.4 10¯⁶ .K¯¹
    Thermal Conductivity at 20°C 190 W.m-1.K¯¹
    Electrical Conductivity at 20°C T6511 31 % IACS
    T76511 39 % IACS
    Young’s Modulus 73.1 GPa

    Comparative Minimum Data for Various Aluminium Alloy Extrusions


    7068 7150 7075 2014A 2618A
    T6511 T6511 T6511 T6511 T6
    0.25" - 3.00" 0.80" - 2.40" 0.50" - 3.00" 1.00" - 3.00" 0.40" - 4.00"
    UTS (MPa) 683 615 559 480 420
    YTS (MPa) 655 580 496 440 340
    Elongation (%) 5 8 7 7 7

    Technical Assistance
    Our knowledgeable staff backed up by our resident team of qualified metallurgists and engineers, will be pleased to
    assist further on any technical topic.

    UK Service Centres: Quality & Testing:

    Smiths Belfast 02895 908 897 Smiths Leeds 0113 307 5167
    Smiths Biggleswade 01767 604 704 Smiths London 020 7241 2430
    Smiths Birmingham 0121 728 4940 Smiths Manchester 0161 794 8650
    Smiths Bristol 0117 971 2800 Smiths Norwich 01603 789 878
    Smiths Chelmsford 01245 466 664 Smiths Nottingham 0115 925 4801
    Smiths Gateshead 0191 469 5428 Smiths Redruth 01209 315 512 0845 527 3331
    Smiths Horsham 01403 261 981 Smiths Verwood 01202 824 347 www.smithmetal.com [email protected]

    All information in our data sheet is based on approximate testing and is stated to the best of our knowledge and belief. It is presented apart from contractual obligations and does not
    constitute any guarantee of properties or of processing or application possibilities in individual cases. Our warranties and liabilities are stated exclusively in our terms of trading.
    © Smiths Metal Centres 2022

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