Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #35093
From: Charlie England <ceengland@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] aluminum welding
Date: Mon, 08 Jan 2007 18:27:21 -0600
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
John Downing wrote:

Charlie;  In more than 50 years of welding I have never seen it recommended that 2024 aluminum be welded, except with specialized equipment.  It is prone to cracking.  If 5052 is not available, I believe 3003 would be a better choice.  JohnD   IMHO


I was trying to say that if the entire tank is pro-sealed & riveted (no welding), 2024 could be used instead of 5052. 2024 is supposed to be significantly stronger &, so thinner material might be possible, making a (slightly) lighter tank.

Sorry for the confusion.
Charlie
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