A lot depends on where you are using it ...
generally, in sheets, you're better off to find the 6061 !
It's usually less expensive too ....
2024 is MUCH faster to corrode - not good on floats.
and tends to crack much more easily if flexed often....
It is stronger for tensile loads - that's why it is used in
heavy fittings.
If you are going to mix them, be sure to separate
them with lots of epoxy primer -- good to completely coat
the 2024 anyway, so it will last a bit longer ...
You could get bi-metallic corrosion if they touch, especially
in water a lot.
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......bobp
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On Saturday 23 August 2008 19:37, Garry wrote:
Its easy to get 2024 sheet around here but not so easy to get 6061. What
are the consequences of mixing the two? If mixing is not much of a
problem, what are the differences in using 2024 in terms of avoiding
causing problems for oneself?
Garry
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