what is use for 2011 aluminum pipe

2011 Aluminum Pipe
The 2011 aluminum alloy is a copper-aluminum alloy known for its excellent machinability. It stands out among all aluminum alloys due to the addition of bismuth (Bi), making it one of the most free-cutting materials available. In medium-strength applications, the T3 temper offers excellent formability and workability, especially when lower strength is required. For high-strength applications, the T8 temper is recommended. This alloy is highly suitable for automated lathes, as it allows for efficient machining with minimal chip formation and self-cleaning properties on the cutting surface. As the most easily machinable aluminum alloy, 2011 has an A-level machining performance, making it ideal for Precision Parts. Its small chips and clean cut make it particularly well-suited for automotive components, mechanical hardware, clock gears, pipelines, and audio-visual connectors.

Applications
2011 aluminum pipe is widely used in various industries. It is commonly found in mechanical hardware parts, automotive oil system components, clock mechanisms, gears, piping systems, audio-visual rotation joints, photography equipment, instrument shafts, military defense products, industrial connectors, odometers, potentiometers, timers, electronic auxiliary devices, and programmer core shafts.

Chemical Composition (Mass Fraction) (%)

Si

Fe

Cu

Si+Fe

Mg

Pb

Zn

Bi

Other

Al

Single

Total

0.40

0.70

5.0–6.0

0.40

–

0.2–0.6

0.30

0.2–0.6

0.05

0.15

Balance

Mechanical Properties
The 2011 aluminum alloy exhibits good mechanical characteristics. Below is a reference table of its mechanical performance:

Mechanical Properties, Material Characteristics (Reference Values)

Tensile Strength
σb (MPa)

Yield Strength
σ0.2 (MPa)

Elongation
δ5 (%)

Brinell Hardness
HBW

Density
ρ (g·cm⁻³)

Specific Heat Capacity
c [J/(kg·K)]

Thermal Conductivity
λ [W/(m·K)]

Heat Capacity
c [J/(kg·K)]

≥310

≥235

10

–

2.85

– – –

Precision Parts

CNC milling machining parts,Metal CNC Machining Parts,Cnc Metal Processing Service,Cnc Turning Machining

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