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MiC-6 Aluminium
About "Aluminium tooling plate cast MIC-6", is it possible to use AL 7075 grade as an alternative to this material ? What differences does it make in their characteristic?
Chris Chaw
- Singapore
2002
2002
Maybe yes, maybe no -- it depends why MIC-6 was specified. Alcoa
(http://www.millproducts-alcoa.com/) claims several advantages, but most especially distortion-free machining "high-speed metal removal with little, if any, of the distortion commonly inherent in long grained wrought, flat-rolled metals" and thermal stability: "Thermal Cycling can be performed up to 800° F under controlled conditions."
Ken Vlach [deceased]
- Goleta, California
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How can I distinguish from "MIC-6", "AA6061" and "AA2024" plate?
Thanks!
Caroline Hu
- Shanghai, China
2003
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