7050 medium thick aluminum plate for body of the plane as it helps to reduce the overall weight of the plane. This in turn improves fuel efficiency and increases the aircraft’s payload capacity. Medium-thick aluminum plate has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio. They have sufficient tensile strength and withstand compressive forces, ensuring the structural integrity of the aircraft. Aircraft are constantly exposed to harsh environmental conditions, including humidity, temperature fluctuations and exposure to chemicals or salt water. Aluminum’s corrosion-resistant properties help protect the airframe from degradation and extend its lifespan. Aluminum sheets are highly malleable and can be easily fabricated and formed into the complex structures required for aircraft fuselages. It can be easily formed, welded and joined, making it a versatile material for making aircraft components.
Alloy | 7050 |
Temper | T6,T651,T74 |
Thickness (mm) | 10-150 |
Width (mm) | 1000-3000 |
Length (mm) | C |
Chemical Composition
Al (%) | Zn (%) | Cu (%) | Mn (%) | Cr (%) | Si (%) | Mg (%) | Fe,Ti,Ni |
90-92.5 | 5.7-6.7 | 2.0-2.6 | 0.08-0.15 | 0.04-0.12 | 0.10-0.15 | 1.9-2.6 | microscale |
Mechanical Properties
Alloy | Yield strength Rp0.2(MPa) | Tensile strength Rm(Mpa) | Elongation A(%) | Hardness(HB) |
7050 | 455-503 | 524-550 | 2-8 | 140-160 |
7050 medium-thick aluminum plate is widely used in the manufacture of aircraft fuselage structures, including fuselage shells, frames, bulkheads and partitions. Its high strength and excellent corrosion resistance enable it to provide structural stability and safety during the long-term use of the aircraft.
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