This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of bars, rods, and wire 8.000 inches (203.20 mm) and under in nominal diameter and for squares, hexagons, octagons, and rectangles 50 in2 (322 cm2) and under in cross-sectional area and 8.000 inches (203.20 mm) and under in least distance between parallel sides (see 8.7).
Rationale:
AMS4118M is the result of a Five-Year Review and update of this specification, with changes to prohibit unauthorized exceptions (3.3.1.2, 3.6, 4.4.1, 5.1.1, 8.6, 8.7), update form (1.1) and applicable documents (Section 2, 3.2.1, 3.2.2), and allow the use of the immediate prior specification revision (8.5).
Related Topics:
Aluminum alloys
Materials properties
Tensile strength
Heat treatment
Also known as: SAE AMS 4118
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