Aluminum 7075-T6 is a premium aerospace alloy that provides steel-like strength while remaining lightweight. It is ideal for CNC-machined components that demand maximum performance, fatigue resistance, and tight tolerances.
Aluminum 7075-T6 is selected when performance is critical. Its high strength, fatigue resistance, and dimensional stability make it a preferred choice for aerospace, motorsport, and defense components that cannot compromise on safety factors.
Aluminum 7075-T6 combines highest strength among wrought aluminum alloys and excellent fatigue resistance for dynamic loads, delivering maintains tight tolerances during long machining cycles for demanding applications. From rapid prototyping to production runs, teams rely on Aluminum 7075-T6 to maintain tight tolerances while reducing assembly complexity through consolidated part designs.
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Build Volume
1000 x 600 x 500 mm
Max part size
Lead Time
12-16 business days
Standard production
Layer Height
N/A (subtractive)
Resolution
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Trusted for Aerospace and Defense programs requiring highest strength among wrought aluminum alloys. Property signals below show why teams rely on it when uptime matters.
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Aluminum 7075-T6 keeps Aerospace programs moving: Lightweight brackets and mounts requiring maximum strength-to-weight.
Mechanical: Ultimate Tensile Strength: 572 MPa. Steam-managed DFM validates each CNC Machining build package for High Strength Brackets.
Aluminum 7075-T6 keeps Aerospace programs moving: Flight-critical components, wing fixtures, and UAV hardware.
Thermal: Service Temperature: 300 °C. Steam-managed DFM validates each CNC Machining build package for Aerospace Structures.
Aluminum 7075-T6 keeps Aerospace programs moving: Suspension components, steering knuckles, and driveline housings.
Physical: Density: 2.81 g/cm3. Steam-managed DFM validates each CNC Machining build package for Motorsport Components.
High strength machined alloy bracket
Structural Bracket
5-axis machining of complex aluminum geometry
Precision Milling
Multi-axis machining paths on aerospace alloy billet
Tool Path Optimization
Aluminum 7075-T6 delivers dependable strength and impact resistance for Flight and mission critical brackets and Motorsport uprights and suspension links, helping teams move from prototype to production with confidence.
Mechanical Properties
572 MPa
Tested to ASTM B247
Aluminum 7075-T6 records Ultimate Tensile Strength at 572 MPa, reinforcing its mechanical properties story.
Mechanical Properties
503 MPa
Tested to ASTM B247
Aluminum 7075-T6 records Yield Strength at 503 MPa, reinforcing its mechanical properties story.
Mechanical Properties
620 MPa
Aluminum 7075-T6 records Flexural Strength at 620 MPa, reinforcing its mechanical properties story.
Aluminum 7075-T6 combines Highest strength among wrought aluminum alloys and Excellent fatigue resistance for dynamic loads to support Flight and mission critical brackets and Motorsport uprights and suspension links that demand production-ready durability.
| Measurement | Aluminum 7075-T6Base | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Tensile Strength | 572 MPa | ASTM B247 |
| Yield Strength | 503 MPa | ASTM B247 |
| Flexural Strength | 620 MPa | — |
| Elastic Modulus | 71 GPa | ASTM E111 |
| Elongation at Break | 11 % | ASTM E8 |
| Hardness | 150 HB | ASTM E10 |
Aluminum 7075-T6 delivers dependable strength and impact resistance for Flight and mission critical brackets and Motorsport uprights and suspension links, helping teams move from prototype to production with confidence.
Aluminum 7075-T6 delivers exceptional mechanical performance with excellent strength characteristics, effectively handling demanding load conditions. Its balanced mechanical profile allows it to maintain structural integrity while preventing brittleness in critical applications.
These qualities make it well-suited for Flight and mission critical brackets, Motorsport uprights and suspension links, and High strength structural inserts, providing long-term durability in demanding environments. Aluminum 7075-T6 maintains dimensional stability over time, ensuring consistent performance across temperature and stress variations.
This makes it a reliable choice for applications requiring precise geometries and tight tolerances across Aerospace, Defense, and Motorsport. Its versatility and durability allow it to perform consistently across a wide range of mechanical applications, ensuring parts maintain their integrity under repetitive stress and environmental conditions.
Aluminum 7075-T6 combines Highest strength among wrought aluminum alloys and Excellent fatigue resistance for dynamic loads to support Flight and mission critical brackets and Motorsport uprights and suspension links that demand production-ready durability.
Key metric
572 MPa
Tested to ASTM B247
Key metric
503 MPa
Tested to ASTM B247
Key metric
620 MPa
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Aluminum 7075-T6 offers consistent density and surface quality so critical features hold tolerances and downstream finishing remains predictable.
Aluminum 7075-T6 exhibits a density of 2.81 g/cm3 that contributes to lightweight yet durable parts. Its low moisture absorption ensures dimensional stability in varying environmental conditions.
These physical properties enable consistent part quality and predictable performance across Flight and mission critical brackets, Motorsport uprights and suspension links, and High strength structural inserts. The material's inherent characteristics minimize warpage and maintain tight tolerances throughout the part lifecycle.
For Aerospace, Defense, and Motorsport, these physical attributes translate to reliable production outcomes with minimal post-processing requirements, ensuring parts meet specifications straight from the build platform.
Aluminum 7075-T6 delivers 2.81 g/cm3 density and Ra 1.6 micrometers surface finish so assemblies fit and finish without secondary rework.
Key metric
2.81 g/cm3
Tested to ASTM B311
Key metric
Ra 1.6 micrometers
Tested to ISO 4287
Key metric
80 %
Tested to ASM Handbook
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Aluminum 7075-T6 maintains dimensional stability through temperature swings, making it a reliable option for Aerospace and Defense programs that see repeated thermal cycling.
Aluminum 7075-T6 demonstrates excellent thermal stability with robust heat resistance, enabling it to maintain dimensional accuracy in elevated temperature environments. This thermal performance ensures parts retain their shape and mechanical properties even under thermal stress.
The material's thermal characteristics make it ideal for Flight and mission critical brackets, Motorsport uprights and suspension links, and High strength structural inserts that experience temperature fluctuations. Its ability to withstand thermal cycling without degradation ensures long-term reliability in Aerospace, Defense, and Motorsport.
With an operating temperature range up to 300 °C, Aluminum 7075-T6 provides engineers with confidence when designing parts for thermally demanding applications, from under-hood automotive components to industrial equipment exposed to heat sources.
Aluminum 7075-T6 maintains geometry with a Service Temperature of 300 °C, protecting dimensional integrity during heat cycling.
Key metric
300 °C
Key metric
130 W/m-K
Tested to ASTM E1461
Key metric
23.5 um/m-K
Tested to ASTM E228
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Aluminum 7075-T6 provides predictable electrical behavior for housings and functional prototypes that need controlled resistivity and dielectric strength.
Aluminum 7075-T6 provides predictable electrical properties, making it suitable for electrical housings and insulators. The material's insulation properties ensure reliable performance in electrical assemblies.
These electrical characteristics enable its use in Flight and mission critical brackets, Motorsport uprights and suspension links, and High strength structural inserts where electrical performance is critical. The material maintains consistent electrical properties across its operating temperature range, ensuring stable performance in varying conditions.
For Aerospace, Defense, and Motorsport requiring precise electrical behavior, Aluminum 7075-T6 delivers the consistency and reliability needed for functional prototypes and production parts that interact with electrical systems.
Aluminum 7075-T6 posts 5.00e-08 ohm-m Electrical Resistivity, giving enclosures dependable insulating performance.
Key metric
5.00e-08 ohm-m
Tested to ASTM B193
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Advanced Manufacturing
Aluminum 7075-T6 is manufactured using advanced CNC Machining technology, ensuring optimal material properties and dimensional accuracy.
Aluminum 7075-T6 runs on industrial FDM platforms with heated chambers, hardened extrusion paths, and qualified material profiles to guarantee consistent layer adhesion and mechanical integrity.
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