Short answer: Age hardening (precipitation hardening) strengthens an alloy by holding it at a moderate temperature so nanometre-scale particles precipitate inside the grains — raising yield strength without the distortion of cold work. It is the route to 6061-T6, 7075-T6 and hardened copper beryllium.
At a Glance
How Precipitation Works
A supersaturated solid solution is aged so fine particles pin dislocations; relate to Aluminum 6061 Properties, 7075 Vs 6061 Aluminum et Metal Grain Size Guide. Strength builds with Metal Strain Hardening Guide et Yield Strength Vs Tensile Strength.
Driving the Process
Solution-treat, quench, then age; control via Metal Heat Treatment Guide and verify with Metal Ndt Guide. Document condition per Mill Test Certificate Guide.
QA & Supply
Protect stock via How To Prevent Metal Rust. HXSCO supplies age-hardened grades to the temper you specify.
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Questions fréquemment posées
Strengthening an alloy by precipitating fine particles during a controlled low-temperature hold.
Aluminium 6061 solution-treated then artificially aged to peak strength.
Quenching locks the alloying elements in a supersaturated, ready-to-precipitate state.
Yes — too long or hot coarsens particles and lowers strength.
HXSCO supplies aluminium, copper-beryllium and PH steels at the specified temper.
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