We have ordered a large forged aluminum billet that will be used to machine a component. We usually order thick plate for our components at the requested temeper but due to the size of the component we were recomended to get a forged billet close to the components final dimensions.
The billet comes in an T configuration in order to make it easier to machine. The question is can we temper the component after it has been machined to get the properties of a T7351 or T7352 temper?
Is the process the same, solution heat treat and then stabilized?
thanks
The billet comes in an T configuration in order to make it easier to machine. The question is can we temper the component after it has been machined to get the properties of a T7351 or T7352 temper?
Is the process the same, solution heat treat and then stabilized?
thanks