Aluminum 7175

Aging Procedure

This is an age hardenable alloy. Consult the supplier for aging treatment details.

Annealing Procedure

No data available. Consult the alloy supplier.

Applications

Typical applications include machined fittings as used in the aircraft industry.

Cold Workability

Cold working may be done by conventional methods, again allowing generous bend radii as with 7075 alloy.

Forgeability

This is basically a forging alloy. For data on forging temperature range consult the alloy supplier.

Formability

This is basically a forging alloy and thus is formed by die or hand forging.

Hardening Procedure

Hardens by means of heat treatment or by cold work.

Heat Treatability

The alloy is heat treatable. Consult the supplier for details.

Hot Workability

Hot working, as with forging, may be done with this alloy. Consult the supplier for details.

Machinability

The alloy is machinable. However no specific comments are available. Consult the supplier.

Principle Design Features

7175 is a high strength, heat treatable, forging alloy. It has an excellent combination of toughness and strength, similar to 7075 alloy except that the 7175 version has superior toughness and tensile strength.

Tempering Procedure

Not applicable.

Weldability

No information available. Consult the alloy supplier.