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ENGINEERING, PPT 2016 HSC 24b

Give reasons for selecting an aluminium alloy for the side panel of the truck.   (2 marks)

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Reasons for using aluminium alloy:

→ Easily shaped, fabricated and installed.

→ Good strength to weight ratio.

→ Waterproof and resistant to corrosion.

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Reasons for using aluminium alloy:

→ Easily shaped, fabricated and installed.

→ Good strength to weight ratio.

→ Waterproof and resistant to corrosion.


♦ Mean mark 49%.

ENGINEERING, PPT 2018 HSC 24b

The cross-section of an extruded aluminium alloy plank is shown.
 

Outline the steps of the extrusion process.   (2 marks)

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The extruded aluminium plank is made by:

→ Heating an aluminium billet (heat > recrystallisation temperature).

→ Forcing the billet through a heated die to make the necessary cross-section.

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The extruded aluminium plank is made by:

→ Heating an aluminium billet (heat > recrystallisation temperature).

→ Forcing the billet through a heated die to make the necessary cross-section.

Mean mark 56%.