SAE AMS4294A-2010 PDF

Full title and description

SAE AMS4294A-2010 — Aluminum Alloy Extrusions, 1.0Mg - 0.60Si - 0.28Cu - 0.20Cr (alloy 6061‑T5511). Material specification for extruded bars and rods that are press heat treated, stress relieved by stretching, straightened and artificially aged.

Abstract

This AMS material specification defines chemical composition, required heat treatment condition (press heat treated and artificially aged), mechanical property requirements, dimensional and straightness tolerances, stress‑relief/stretching procedures, inspection and testing, marking and certification for 6061‑T5511 aluminum extruded bars and rods intended for aerospace and related applications. The published AMS4294A edition was issued in 2010 and subsequently canceled (see General information).

General information

• Status: Canceled (Cancelled on December 2, 2010)
• Publication date: December 2, 2010 (AMS4294A edition)
• Publisher: SAE International (SAE AMS series)
• ICS / categories: ICS 77 (Metallurgy) — 77.120 Non‑ferrous metals / 77.150 Aluminium products (materials & metallurgy categories)
• Edition / version: AMS4294A (2010)
• Number of pages: 6 pages (AMS4294A document)

Scope

This specification covers extruded aluminum bars and rods made from alloy 6061 in the T5511 condition (composition roughly 1.0% Mg, 0.60% Si, 0.28% Cu, 0.20% Cr). It applies to parts produced by extrusion and processed by press heat‑treating, followed by stretching for stress relief, straightening where required, and artificial aging to achieve the T5511 temper. The standard sets out chemical limits, mechanical property targets (tensile, yield, elongation), dimensional and straightness tolerances, testing and inspection procedures, and requirements for manufacturer certification and marking for aerospace use.

Key topics and requirements

• Chemical composition limits for 6061 (Mg, Si, Cu, Cr and permitted impurities).
• Heat treatment/process control: press heat treated, stress relieved by stretching, straightened and artificially aged (T5511 condition).
• Mechanical property requirements (tensile strength, yield strength, elongation) appropriate to the specified temper.
• Dimensional, straightness and surface condition tolerances for extruded bars and rods.
• Acceptance, sampling, and laboratory test methods (chemical analysis, mechanical tests, hardness as applicable).
• Marking, certification and traceability requirements for supplier documentation.
• Inspection and rejection criteria, including handling of nonconforming material.

Typical use and users

Primary users are aerospace and defense procurement and design engineers, materials and metallurgical engineers, suppliers and manufacturers of aluminum extrusions, quality and inspection teams, and maintenance/repair organizations specifying structural or secondary extruded parts where 6061‑T5511 properties are required. Typical applications are aerospace structural components, fittings, bars and rods where controlled heat treatment and mechanical performance are critical.

Related standards

Related or frequently referenced documents include earlier and related SAE AMS items (AMS4294 — prior edition), material and heat‑treatment AMS references (cross‑references reported with AMS2355M / MAM2355E in some catalogs), and common industry documents for extruded aluminum such as ASTM specifications for extruded aluminum products (for example ASTM extruded‑product specifications) and applicable EN/ISO standards covering aluminium extrusions and temper designations. Users should check SAE International and other standards bodies for the most current, directly applicable documents and cross‑references.

Keywords

AMS4294A, SAE AMS, aluminum alloy extrusions, 6061‑T5511, press heat treated, stress relieved by stretching, artificially aged, extruded bars, extruded rods, aerospace material specification

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: SAE AMS4294A-2010 is an SAE material specification for extruded aluminum bars and rods made from alloy 6061 in the T5511 condition, specifying composition, heat treatment (press heat treated and artificially aged), mechanical and dimensional requirements for aerospace use.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers chemical composition limits, heat treatment and tempering processes (press heat treated, stretch stress relief, straightening, artificial aging), mechanical properties, dimensional and straightness tolerances, testing/inspection and supplier certification for extruded bars and rods of 6061‑T5511.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Aerospace and defense design and procurement engineers, extrusion manufacturers and suppliers, materials engineers, quality/inspection personnel, and maintenance/repair organizations that require certified 6061‑T5511 extrusions.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The AMS4294A edition (published December 2, 2010) is recorded as canceled. It is not a current active AMS document; users should verify the current applicable specification or replacement documents with SAE International or their procurement authority before specifying material.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — AMS4294A is part of the SAE AMS (Aerospace Material Specification) series covering aluminum alloys and extruded products. It is related to earlier AMS4294 editions and other AMS/industry specifications that address aluminum alloy composition, heat treatment and extruded product requirements.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Aluminum alloy extrusions, AMS4294A, 6061‑T5511, press heat treated, stress relieved, artificially aged, extruded bars and rods, SAE AMS.