Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Quick OT question

Erie Patsellis wrote:

>mariss, std thickness are .025 .032, .040, .050, .063, .080, .090, .125
>
>availability from distributors varies by alloy, for best strength to
>thickness
>ratio, 6061-t6 can't be beat, for best cost/strength ratio 5052-H32, I use
>alot
>of 3003-H14 because it's easy to bend with a brake,
>

WHaat? I got a bunch of 3003 some time ago, and could not bend it
without it breaking
almost like glass, it seemed! What is special about the H14 heat treat?

I mostly stick to 2024 and 6061 because I can machine it or bend it
pretty well.

Also, the local place I get my aluminum seems to have something that
runs about .062" measured
thickness, but is labeled .060".

Jon