Prodsuct Description
7079 aluminium alloy is a high strength, heat treatable wrought aluminium alloy used in the aircraft industry. Age-hardening heat treatment enhances the characteristics of AL 7079, eliminating variations in characteristics seen in Aluminium 7075. Aluminum 7079 has proven to be ideally suited for highly stressed parts and serves the aircraft industry.
Age-hardening heat treatment enhances the characteristics of Aluminum 7079, a high-strength alloy that eliminates variations in characteristics seen in Aluminum 7075. Aluminum 7079 has proven to be ideally suited for highly stressed parts and serves the aircraft industry.
Chemical Composition
| Alloy | Si | Cu | Mn | Mg | Fe |
| 7079 | 0.30 max | 0.40-0.8 | 0.10-0.30 | 2.9-3.7 | 0.40 max |
| Ti | Cr | Zn | Other Each | Other Total | Al |
| 0.10 max | 0.10-0.25 | 3.8-4.8 | 0.05max | 0.15max | Remainder |
Prodsuct Feature
Heat treatment of aluminum 7079 |
Solution treatment |
Aging treatment |
Annealing treatment |
Machinability of Aluminum 7079 |
Alloy 7079 T-6 provides qualities comparable to alloy 7075-T6 |
F condition provides acceptable results |
Improved machinability compared to fabricated and annealed tempers |
Workability of Aluminum 7079 |
Can be formed similar to 7075 |
Form in “as-quenched” condition for best results |
Annealing provides superior formability and a noticeable decline in workability following solution heat treatment |
Applications of Aluminum 7079
Mobile industry equipment
Aircraft parts, including wing panels and bulkhead assemblies
Hydraulic units
Highly stressed parts