2024 T3 T351 Aluminum Sheet Plate AMS 4037

2024 aluminum sheet and plate is one of the most widely specified materials in the aerospace industry. Especially for structural applications which require high fatigue resistance and less weight. Shenzhen Chinalcometal supply 2024 T3/T351 aluminum sheet and plate per AMS 4037, with excellent mechanical properties, good machinability, and proven performance in aircraft skins, fuselage structures, wing components, and precision-machined aerospace parts.

2024 t3 t351 Aluminum Sheet's Chemical Composition 

• Aluminum (Al): Balance

• Copper (Cu): 3.8% – 4.9%

• Magnesium (Mg): 1.2% – 1.8%

• Manganese (Mn): 0.3% – 0.9%

• Iron (Fe): ≤ 0.5%

• Silicon (Si): ≤ 0.5%

• Zinc (Zn): ≤ 0.25%

• Chromium (Cr): ≤ 0.10%

• Titanium (Ti): ≤ 0.15%

• Other elements: Each ≤ 0.05%, Total ≤ 0.15%

AL 2024-T3 Sheet Plate Mechanical Properties

• Tensile Strength: approx. 470 MPa

• Yield Strength: approx. 325 MPa

• Elongation: approx. 10% – 15%

• Hardness: approx. 120 HB

• Good fatigue resistance and moderate machinability

Aluminum 2024-T351 Sheet Plate Mechanical Properties

• Tensile Strength: approx. 470 MPa

• Yield Strength: approx. 325 MPa

• Elongation: approx. 10% – 15%

• Hardness: approx. 120 HB

• Stress-relieved condition with improved dimensional stability during machining

2024 t3 t351 Aluminum Sheet Plate Stock Sizes

Applications of 2024 Aircraft Aluminum Sheet Plate

2024-T3 / T351 aluminum plate is best suited for aerospace structures and precision machined parts where fatigue resistance, strength, and weight reduction are critical.

1. Aircraft Structural Components

• Aircraft fuselage skins

• Wing structures

• Stringers and frames

2. Precision Machined Aerospace Parts

• Aircraft fittings

• Brackets and supports

• Structural connectors

2024-T351 (stress-relieved condition) is particularly suitable for CNC machining, compared to T3, it offers better dimensional stability and reduced distortion during machining.

3. Riveted and Fastened Structures

• Riveted panels

• Assembly components

4. High Fatigue-Resistance Parts

• Aircraft load-bearing elements

• Mechanical parts under cyclic loading