Casting and drawing 6201 alloy for improved characteristics

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6201 is the Aluminum Association designation for an electrical grade overhead conductor aluminum alloy. Requirements for use as an electrical conductor include conductivity, strength, and corrosion resistance. This paper describes a manufacturing method whereby conductivity and strength are improved and production costs are lowered by innovative casting, rolling and drawing techniques.

Description

6201 is the Aluminum Association designation for an electrical grade overhead conductor aluminum alloy. Requirements for use as an electrical conductor include conductivity, strength, and corrosion resistance. This paper describes a manufacturing method whereby conductivity and strength are improved and production costs are lowered by innovative casting, rolling and drawing techniques.

Additional information

Author(s)

William Zollar, Alcoa Conductor Products, USA

Publication/Event/Pages

Paper presented at WAI Nonferrous/Electrical Division Meeting, Manchester, NH USA

Year

1987