New 6XXX Aluminum Alloy for Automotive Body Sheet Applications
950718
02/01/1995
- Event
- Content
- A program was recently conducted to study the effects of various alloying additions on the properties and performance of aluminum auto body sheet materials. As a result, a new 6XXX-series alloy has been developed which demonstrates an optimum combination of formability, strength, and corrosion resistance. This new alloy not only forms better than 2008-T4 but it can also attain strength levels during typical paint bake operations which are greater than those provided by 2036-T4, 6111-T4, and 6016-T4 as well as exhibit superior corrosion resistance relevant to all of the above mentioned materials. A patent is currently pending.
- Pages
- 12
- Citation
- Murtha, S., "New 6XXX Aluminum Alloy for Automotive Body Sheet Applications," SAE Technical Paper 950718, 1995, https://doi.org/10.4271/950718.