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A Design Study in Aluminum Castings -Uplock Support                                          

  Aluminum Alloy Selection


The primary performance requirements for the uplock support to meet the minimum mechanical strength targets in the primary and secondary regions
  • Primary -- 50 ksi ultimate tensile strength, 40 ksi yield strength, and 5% elongation ductility.
  • Secondary -- 45 ksi ultimate tensile strength, 36 ksi yield strength, and 3% elongation ductility.

In addition, the aluminum alloy should be have good casting properties and be machinable, weldable, and corrosion resistant.

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