Material Selection Overview
This document provides a comprehensive list of materials suitable for aerospace and defense applications, including various forms such as flats, wire, tube, extrusions, round, sheet, special profiles, square, hexagon, strip, and plate. The information is intended for guidance and accuracy is emphasized, though errors and omissions excepted (E.& O.E.).
Aluminium Alloys
The document lists a wide range of British, International, and American aluminium alloys, including but not limited to 1050, 1200, 3103, 2011, 2024, 6061, 7075, and 8090. These alloys are specified for different temper conditions and applications.
Copper and Copper AlloysVarious copper alloys are mentioned, such as CZ108, C101, and PB102, along with standards like AMS 4640 and DEF STAN 02-833/NES833.
American Aluminium Alloys
Specific American standards for aluminium alloys are provided, including AMS QQA 250/4 for 2024 'O', T3, T81, and AMS 4342 for 7050.
Carbon and Alloy Steels
Includes specifications for steels such as 4130, 4140, and 4340, with references to military and AMS standards.
Nickel, Magnesium, and Tungsten AlloysNickel alloys like 625 and 718, magnesium alloys such as WE54-T6, and tungsten alloys like 93W-Ni-Fe are listed.
Stainless SteelsStainless steel grades such as 13/8 PH and 17/4 PH are included, with AMS standards provided for each.
Titanium and Titanium AlloysDetails on titanium grades, including CP GD. 1 to Ti6Al4V GD. 5, are provided with UK (BS) and USA (AMS, ASTM) standards.
Company Information
Smiths Advanced Metals is identified as a multi-metal stockholder with accreditation from UKAS Testing Laboratory No.1930 and certifications including BS EN ISO 9001 and AS 9100. The company serves major aerospace clients like Airbus and BAe Systems.