"Joseph Shaul" (josephshaul)
02/08/2014 at 18:02 • Filed to: None
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"Joseph Shaul" (josephshaul)
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We know three things about the Ford F150's aluminum body panels:
1. They're aluminum. Specifically, a 6000-series alloy (from the website.) Given its' stated use in "military stuff," it's not likely anything new.
2. Ford is working with ALCOA, a manufacturer of aluminum panels for multiple industries.
3. Of the limited array of alloys designed for automotive body panels, ALCOA is billing their 6022 alloy as preferable to other 6000-series offerings for corrosion resistance.
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If it's anything like the 6105 in 80-20 extrusion, I don't envy anyone with dented or damaged panels.
f86sabre
> Joseph Shaul
02/08/2014 at 18:22 |
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6061 is a typical one used on A/C for non structural applications. The rest of most commercial aircraft are made from 2024, 7050 or 7075.
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Joseph Shaul
> f86sabre
02/08/2014 at 18:55 |
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6022 has some interesting heat-treating properties that make it very suitable for panels. You harden it during the paint-baking process.