Abstract: New 7xxx aluminum alloys alloys are disclosed. The new 7xxx aluminum alloys may include 5.0-9.0 wt. % Zn, 1.30-2.05 wt. % Mg, 1.10-2.10 wt. % Cu, wherein 2.55?(wt. % Cu+wt. % Mg)?3.85, at least one of (i) 0.03-0.40 wt. % Mn and 0.02-0.15 wt. % Zr, wherein 0.05?(wt. % Zr+wt. % Mn)?0.50, up to 0.20 wt. % Cr, up to 0.20 wt. % V, up to 0.20 wt. % Fe, up to 0.15 wt. % Si, up to 0.15 wt. % Ti, and up to 75 ppm B, the balance being aluminum, incidental elements and impurities. The new 7xxx aluminum alloys may be in the form of a 7xxx aluminum alloy sheet product having a thickness of from 0.5 to 4.0 mm and comprising at least 15 vol. % recrystallized grains. The new alloys may realize an improved combination of at least two of strength, elongation, fracture behavior and corrosion resistance.

Abstract: The present invention, in some embodiments, is a method of forming an O temper or T temper product that includes obtaining a coil of a non-ferrous alloy strip as feedstock; uncoiling the coil of the feedstock; heating the feedstock to a temperature between a recrystallization temperature of the non-ferrous alloy and 10 degrees Fahrenheit below a solidus temperature of the non-ferrous alloy; and quenching the feedstock to form a heat-treated product having am O temper or T temper. The non-ferrous alloy strip used in the method excludes aluminum alloys having 0.4 weight percent silicon, less than 0.2 weight percent iron, 0.35 to 0.40 weight percent copper, 0.9 weight percent manganese, and 1 weight percent magnesium.

Abstract: New 6xxx aluminum alloy strips having an improved combination of properties are disclosed. The new 6xxx new aluminum alloy strips are rolled to a target thickness in-line via at least a first rolling stand and a second rolling stand. In one approach, the 6xxx new aluminum alloy strips may contain 0.8 to 1.25 wt. % Si, 0.2 to 0.6 wt. % Mg, 0.5 to 1.15 wt. % Cu, 0.01 to 0.2 wt. % manganese, 0.01 to 0.2 wt. % iron; up to 0.30 wt. % Ti; up to 0.25 wt. % Zn; up to 0.15 wt. % Cr; and up to 0.18 wt. % Zr.

Abstract: New 6xxx aluminum alloys having an improved combination of properties are disclosed. Generally, the new 6xxx aluminum alloys contain 1.00-1.45 wt. % Si, 0.32-0.51 wt. % Mg, wherein a ratio of wt. % Si to wt. % Mg is in the range of from 2.0:1 (Si:Mg) to 4.5:1 (Si:Mg), 0.12-0.44 wt. % Cu, 0.08-0.19 wt. % Fe, 0.02-0.30 wt. % Mn, 0.01-0.06 wt. % Cr, 0.01-0.14 wt. % Ti, and ?0.25 wt. % Zn, the balance being aluminum and impurities, wherein the aluminum alloy includes ?0.05 wt. % of any one impurity, and wherein the aluminum alloy includes ?0.15 in total of all impurities.

Abstract: New magnesium-zinc aluminum alloy bodies and methods of producing the same are disclosed. The new magnesium-zinc aluminum alloy bodies generally include 3.0-6.0 wt. % magnesium and 2.5-5.0 wt. % zinc, where at least one of the magnesium and the zinc is the predominate alloying element of the aluminum alloy bodies other than aluminum, and wherein (wt. % Mg)/(wt. % Zn) is from 0.6 to 2.40, and may be produced by preparing the aluminum alloy body for post-solutionizing cold work, cold working by at least 25%, and then thermally treating. The new magnesium-zinc aluminum alloy bodies may realize improved strength and other properties.

Abstract: New 2xxx aluminum alloy bodies and methods of producing the same are disclosed. The new 2xxx aluminum alloy bodies may be produced by preparing the aluminum alloy body for post-solutionizing cold work, cold working by at least 25%, and then thermally treating. The new 2xxx aluminum alloy bodies may realize improved strength and other properties.

Abstract: Heat treatable aluminum alloy strips and methods for making the same are disclosed. The heat treatable aluminum alloy strips are continuously cast and quenched, with optional rolling occurring before and/or after quenching. After quenching, the heat treatable aluminum alloy strip is neither annealed nor solution heat treated.

Abstract: New 6xxx aluminum alloys having an improved combination of properties are disclosed. Generally, the new 6xxx aluminum alloys contain 1.00-1.45 wt. % Si, 0.32-0.51 wt. % Mg, wherein a ratio of wt. % Si to wt. % Mg is in the range of from 2.0:1 (Si:Mg) to 4.5:1 (Si:Mg), 0.12-0.44 wt. % Cu, 0.08-0.19 wt. % Fe, 0.02-0.30 wt. % Mn, 0.01-0.06 wt. % Cr, 0.01-0.14 wt. % Ti, and ?0.25 wt. % Zn, the balance being aluminum and impurities, wherein the aluminum alloy includes ?0.05 wt. % of any one impurity, and wherein the aluminum alloy includes ?0.15 in total of all impurities.

Abstract: New magnesium-zinc aluminum alloy bodies and methods of producing the same are disclosed. The new magnesium-zinc aluminum alloy bodies generally include 3.0-6.0 wt. % magnesium and 2.5-5.0 wt. % zinc, where at least one of the magnesium and the zinc is the predominate alloying element of the aluminum alloy bodies other than aluminum, and wherein (wt. % Mg)/(wt. % Zn) is from 0.6 to 2.40, and may be produced by preparing the aluminum alloy body for post-solutionizing cold work, cold working by at least 25%, and then thermally treating. The new magnesium-zinc aluminum alloy bodies may realize improved strength and other properties.

Abstract: New magnesium-zinc aluminum alloy bodies and methods of producing the same are disclosed. The new magnesium-zinc aluminum alloy bodies generally include 3.0-6.0 wt. % magnesium and 2.5-5.0 wt. % zinc, where at least one of the magnesium and the zinc is the predominate alloying element of the aluminum alloy bodies other than aluminum, and wherein (wt. % Mg)/(wt. % Zn) is from 0.6 to 2.40, and may be produced by preparing the aluminum alloy body for post-solutionizing cold work, cold working by at least 25%, and then thermally treating. The new magnesium-zinc aluminum alloy bodies may realize improved strength and other properties.

Abstract: The present invention, in some embodiments, is a method of forming an O temper or T temper product that includes obtaining a coil of a non-ferrous alloy strip as feedstock; uncoiling the coil of the feedstock; heating the feedstock to a temperature between a recrystallization temperature of the non-ferrous alloy and 10 degrees Fahrenheit below a solidus temperature of the non-ferrous alloy; and quenching the feedstock to form a heat-treated product having am O temper or T temper. The non-ferrous alloy strip used in the method excludes aluminum alloys having 0.4 weight percent silicon, less than 0.2 weight percent iron, 0.35 to 0.40 weight percent copper, 0.9 weight percent manganese, and 1 weight percent magnesium.

Abstract: Heat treatable aluminum alloy strips and methods for making the same are disclosed. The heat treatable aluminum alloy strips are continuously cast and quenched, with optional rolling occurring before and/or after quenching. After quenching, the heat treatable aluminum alloy strip is neither annealed nor solution heat treated.

Abstract: New 6xxx aluminum alloy strips having an improved combination of properties are disclosed. The new 6xxx new aluminum alloy strips are rolled to a target thickness in-line via at least a first rolling stand and a second rolling stand. In one approach, the 6xxx new aluminum alloy strips may contain 0.8 to 1.25 wt. % Si, 0.2 to 0.6 wt. % Mg, 0.5 to 1.15 wt. % Cu, 0.01 to 0.2 wt. % manganese, 0.01 to 0.2 wt. % iron; up to 0.30 wt. % Ti; up to 0.25 wt. % Zn; up to 0.15 wt. % Cr; and up to 0.18 wt. % Zr.

Abstract: New 6xxx aluminum alloy bodies and methods of producing the same are disclosed. The new 6xxx aluminum alloy bodies may be produced by preparing the aluminum alloy body for post-solutionizing cold work, cold working by at least 25%, and then thermally treating. The new 6xxx aluminum alloy bodies may realize improved strength and other properties.

Abstract: New 7xxx aluminum alloy bodies and methods of producing the same are disclosed. The new 7xxx aluminum alloy bodies may be produced by preparing the aluminum alloy body for post-solutionizing cold work, cold working by at least 25%, and then thermally treating. The new 7xxx aluminum alloy bodies may realize improved strength and other properties.

Abstract: New 2xxx aluminum alloy bodies and methods of producing the same are disclosed. The new 2xxx aluminum alloy bodies may be produced by preparing the aluminum alloy body for post-solutionizing cold work, cold working by at least 25%, and then thermally treating. The new 2xxx aluminum alloy bodies may realize improved strength and other properties.

Abstract: New 7xxx aluminum alloy bodies and methods of producing the same are disclosed. The new 7xxx aluminum alloy bodies may be produced by preparing the aluminum alloy body for post-solutionizing cold work, cold working by at least 25%, and then thermally treating. The new 7xxx aluminum alloy bodies may realize improved strength and other properties.

Abstract: New 2xxx aluminum alloy bodies and methods of producing the same are disclosed. The new 2xxx aluminum alloy bodies may be produced by preparing the aluminum alloy body for post-solutionizing cold work, cold working by at least 25%, and then thermally treating. The new 2xxx aluminum alloy bodies may realize improved strength and other properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides an Al—Zn—Mg—Cu casting alloy that provides high strength for automotive and aerospace applications and optimized stress corrosion cracking resistance in highly corrosive and tensile environments. The inventive alloy composition includes about 3.5 wt. % to about 5.5 wt. % Zn; about 1.0 wt. % to about 3.0 wt. % Mg; about 0.5 wt. % to about 1.2 wt. % Cu; less than about 1.0 wt. % Si; less than about 0.30 wt. % Mn; less than about 0.30 wt. % Fe; and a balance of Al and incidental impurities.

Abstract: New 6xxx aluminum alloy bodies and methods of producing the same are disclosed. The new 6xxx aluminum alloy bodies may be produced by preparing the aluminum alloy body for post-solutionizing cold work, cold working by at least 25%, and then thermally treating. The new 6xxx aluminum alloy bodies may realize improved strength and other properties.