This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of extruded bars, rods, wire, profiles 5.000 inches (127.00 mm) and under in nominal diameter or thickness and 32 square inches (206 cm2) and under in cross-sectional area, and tubing 3.000 inches (76.20 mm) and under in wall thickness and 20 square inches (129 cm2) and under in cross-sectional area (see 8.5).
Rationale:
AMS4342G results from a Five-Year Review and update of this specification with changes to to add provisions for AS6279 (see 3.7), update wording to prohibit unauthorized exceptions (see 3.3.1.1, 3.6, and 8.4), relocate Definitions (see 2.4), update Applicable Documents (see Section 2), and remove weight criteria from Ultrasonic Inspection (see 3.4.1.1).
Related Topics:
Aluminum alloys
Heat treatment
Extrusion
Materials properties
Also known as: SAE AMS 4342
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