Universal Alloy Corporation – Overview of recent alloy developments for aerospace applications

The usage of aluminum extrusions varies widely in the aerospace industry. Many fuselage sections utilize extrusions made from light sections, while heavy section extrusions are more frequently used for wing applications. Heavy extrusions are also ideal candidates for buy-to-fly savings in certain applications. To support these various needs, UAC has brought forward a multitude of new allowables packages for extruded products. These include 2824-T3511 for high damage tolerant applications and 7136-T74511 and T73511 to cover a multiple of strength and corrosion resistant applications for both thin and large cross-section materials. A new Al-Cu-Li alloy, 2395-T84 will also be introduced.