AECMA/TC

Date: 2010-04

prEN 4400-3

AECMA/TC

Secretariat:

Aerospace series Aluminium and aluminium- and magnesium- alloys

Technical specification Part 3: Aluminium and aluminium alloy bar and
section
Luft- und Raumfahrt Aluminium und Aluminium- und Magnesiumlegierungen Technische Lieferbedingungen
Teil 3: Stangen und Pressprofile aus Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen

Srie arospatiale Aluminium et alliages d aluminium et magnsium Spcification technique Partie 3 :

Barres et profils en aluminium et alliages d aluminium

ICS:

Descriptors:

Document type: European Standard

Document subtype:
Document stage: CEN Enquiry
Document language: E

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Contents Page

0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................3
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................4
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................4
3 Definitions ..............................................................................................................................................6
4 Wording of order....................................................................................................................................6
5 Health and safety ...................................................................................................................................7
6 Technical requirements ........................................................................................................................7
Table 1 Technical requirements for lines 1 to 29, where appropriate ......................................................9
Table 2 Technical requirements for lines 30 onwards, where appropriate............................................17
Annex A (normative) Orientation and location of tensile test pieces in bar and sections........................31
Annex B (normative) Orientation and location of bearing stress specimens in bar and sections ..........34
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Foreword
This document prEN 4400-3 has been prepared by the European Association of Aerospace Manufacturers -
Standardization (AECMA-STAN).

After enquiries and votes carried out in accordance with the rules of this Association, this Standard has
received the approval of the National Associations and the Official Services of the member countries of
AECMA, prior to its presentation to CEN.

This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.

This document will supersede EN 2070-1:1989, EN 2070-1/A1:1993, EN 2070-3:1989.

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0 Introduction
This standard is part of the series of EN metallic material standards for aerospace applications. The general
organization of this series is described in EN 4258.

1 Scope
This standard defines the requirements for the ordering, manufacture, testing, inspection and delivery of
aluminium and aluminium alloy, bar and section, produced by extrusion, rolling or drawing. It shall be applied
when referred to and in conjunction with the EN material standard unless otherwise specified on the drawing,
order or inspection schedule.

2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply
to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references
the latest edition of the publication referred to applies.

EN ISO 6506-1, Metallic Materials - Brinell Hardness Test - Part 1: Test Method

EN 515, Aluminium and aluminium alloys Wrought products Temper designations

EN 2000, Aerospace series Quality assurance EN aerospace products Approval of the quality
system of manufacturers

EN 2002-1, Aerospace series Test methods for metallic materials Part 1: Tensile testing at ambient
temperature 1)

EN 2002-6, Aerospace series Metallic materials Test methods Part 6: Bend testing 1)

EN 2004-1, Aerospace series Test methods for aluminium and aluminium alloy products Part 1:
Determination of electrical conductivity of wrought aluminium alloys

EN 2032-1, Aerospace series Metallic materials Part 1: Conventional designation

EN 2032-2, Aerospace series Metallic materials Part 2: Coding of metallurgical condition in delivery
condition

EN 2078, Aerospace series Metallic materials Manufacturing schedule, inspection schedule,

inspection and test report Definition, general principles, preparation and approval

EN 2715, Aerospace series Macrographic examination of aluminium and aluminium alloy wrought
products, forging stock and forgings 1)

EN 2716, Aerospace series Test method Determination of susceptibility to intergranular corrosion

Wrought aluminium alloy products AL-P2XXX- series, AL-P7XXX- series and aluminium-
lithium alloys 1)

EN 2720, Aerospace series Test method for metallic materials Testing of susceptibility to exfoliation
corrosion in 2XXX and 7XXX series wrought aluminium alloy products for aerospace
constructions 1)
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EN 3874, Aerospace series Test methods for metallic materials Constant amplitude force-controlled
low cycle fatigue testing 1)

EN 3987, Aerospace series Test method for metallic materials Constant amplitude force-controlled
high cycle fatigue testing 1)

EN 3988, Aerospace series Test methods for metallic materials Constant amplitude strain-controlled
low cycle fatigue testing 1)

EN 4050-4, Aerospace series Test method for metallic materials Ultrasonic inspection of bars, plates,
forging stock and forgings Part 4: Acceptance criteria 1)

EN 4258, Aerospace series Metallic materials General organization of standardization Links

between types of EN standards and their use

EN 4259, Aerospace series Metallic materials Definition of general terms 1)

EN 4522, Aerospace series Metallic materials Test methods Pin-type bearing test of yield strength 1)

EN 4523, Aerospace series Metallic materials Test methods Compression testing 1)

EN 4524, Aerospace series Metallic materials Test methods Measurement of fatigue crack growth
rates 1)

EN 4525, Aerospace series Aluminium and aluminium alloys Test methods Shear testing 1)

EN 6018, Aerospace series Test methods for metallic materials Determination of density according to
displacement method 1)

EN 6072, Aerospace series Metallic materials Test methods Constant amplitude fatigue testing 1)

EN 9133, Aerospace series - Quality management systems - Qualification Procedure for Aerospace
Standard Parts

EN 12258, Aluminium and aluminium alloys Terms and definitions

AMS 2750, Pyrometry2)

ASTM B831, Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Thin Aluminum Alloy Products3)

ASTM E3, Standard Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens3)

ASTM E112, Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size3)

ASTM E399, Standard Test Method for Linear-Elastic Plane-Strain Fracture Toughness KIc of Metallic
Materials3)

ASTM E561, Standard Test Method for K-R Curve Determination3)

ASTM G34, Standard Test Method for Exfoliation Corrosion Susceptibility in 2XXX and 7XXX Series
Aluminum Alloys (EXCO Test)3)

ASTM G47, Standard Test Method for Determining Susceptibility to Stress-Corrosion Cracking of 2XXX and
7XXX Aluminum Alloy Products3)

1) Published as AECMA Prestandard at the date of publication of this standard

2) This standard is published by: SAE International 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA15096-0001 USA
3) This standard is published by: American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International), 100 Barr Harbor
Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 USA
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TR 2410, Aerospace series Metallic materials Relationship between dimensional standards and
material standards 4)

3 Definitions
General definitions, see EN 4259.
For definitions of temper designation, see EN 515.
For definitions specific to aluminium alloys, see EN 12258 and with the following additions for aluminium
alloy bar and section:

3.1 Batch

As defined in EN 4259 with the following additions:

Temper
O, F, H TXXX
Mass a 3 000 kg 2 000 kg
or
No. of final lengths a 250 200
a
Whichever is the smaller.

3.2 Controlled stretching

Stretching performed after solution heat treatment and quenching for the purpose of reducing internal
stresses and/or deviation from straightness/flatness or may be critical to the achievement of the specified
mechanical properties. The stretching is defined by a minimum and maximum permanent elongation stated
in the material standard.

NOTE In certain cases controlled stretching is also critical to the achievement of mechanical properties.

4 Wording of order
The order shall clearly indicate:
quantities to be supplied;
dates of delivery;
material standard number;
delivery condition;
dimensions and tolerances or reference to an appropriate dimensional standard;
forwarding address;
nature and type of packing, if required;
surface protection, if appropriate;
definition and frequency of any special tests and their retest procedures, if required.

4) Published as AECMA Technical Report at the date of publication of this standard

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5 Health and safety

Product in the delivery condition shall fulfil the health and safety laws of the area of the country when and
where it is to be delivered.
A product safety data sheet shall be available.

6 Technical requirements

6.1 General

The product shall be manufactured in accordance with the requirements of the relevant material standard
and the applicable requirements of his specification. A manufacturing schedule shall be established and
applied in accordance with EN 2078.

The product shall satisfy the requirements of the material standard and/or order. Instructions for the use of
the material standard are contained in EN 4258. Unless otherwise specified, the requirements in Tables 1
and 2 shall apply in conjunction with those of the relevant material standard. Table 1 relates to lines 1 to 29
(inclusive) of the material standard and Table 2 relates to lines 30 onwards in which the sub-line format is
also used. Lines 2 to 98 may also be opened in line 100 if the material standard details specific qualification
requirements. If a specific line number is not shown in Tables 1 and 2, the requirement is stated in the
material standard and/or order.

6.2 Qualification requirements

Qualification requirements when invoked by the material standard and/or order are detailed in Tables 1 and 2.
Unless otherwise agreed between the manufacturer and purchaser the qualification phase shall be as shown
below:

Qualification phase

Starting Intermediate

1st , 2nd and 3rd batches 4th and 5th batches

6.3 Release requirements

6.3.1 Release tests

Release testing shall be the responsibility of the manufacturer.

The purchaser reserves the right to perform any of the inspections and/or tests required by the material
standard and/or order.
The test samples shall be representative of the product.
When required, the manufacturer shall inform the purchaser of the planned dates for extraction of samples
and release testing in order that these operations may be witnessed.
Tables 1 and 2 detail the requirements for each line of the material standard. Unless otherwise specifically
requested by the purchaser, a particular inspection and/or test for release shall be carried out if the
corresponding acceptance criteria and/or values are stated in the applicable material standard, but see also
section 6.3.5 Capability clause.
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6.3.2 Retests

If any requirement is not met, retests shall be carried out under the following conditions unless otherwise
stated in the material standard or order
If the test procedure or test piece preparation is faulty, testing shall be re-applied at the original frequency
after rectification of the original cause of failure, on a test sample located near the original one.
When failure cannot be attributed to faulty testing, or test piece preparation, further test samples shall be
selected at twice the original frequency from the product, one of which shall be that on which the original
results were obtained unless already withdrawn by the manufacturer after suitable identification of the cause
of failure. If all retest results are satisfactory, the batch shall be accepted. If one or more tests are
unsatisfactory, the batch shall be:
rejected, or
100 % retested and the conforming products accepted, or
partially or fully re-heat treated if heat treatment can rectify the cause of the failure and tested as a
completely new batch except for chemical composition. The re-heat treatment shall be stated on the
inspection and test report. No product or test sample shall be re-heat treated more than twice.

6.3.3 Rejection

Any failure to meet the requirements of the material standard shall be cause for rejection.

6.3.4 Special tests

Special tests additional to those detailed in the material standard may be required by the purchaser. In such
cases, the nature of the test, method, frequency and acceptance criteria shall be specified on the order or
inspection schedule and shall be mutually agreed by the manufacturer and the purchaser.

6.3.5 Capability clause

Where sufficient statistical evidence exists that the required acceptance criteria can be routinely achieved
and with the agreement of the purchaser, the capability clause may be invoked when and where stated in
the material standard and / or this technical specification. In such cases, the test need not be carried out for
release purposes unless specifically requested by the purchaser. However, this in no way reduces the
obligations of the manufacturer to fulfil the requirements. If subsequent testing indicates that the product
does not comply with the requirements, the batch shall be rejected.

If the capability clause is invoked but sufficient statistical evidence does not exist, the test shall be carried
out for release purposes at a frequency agreed between the manufacturer and purchaser.

6.3.6 Statistical process control

Reduction in the extent of release testing, other than that defined in 6.3.5 above may be negotiated with the
purchaser on the basis of appropriate statistical process control and/or statistical data.

6.3.7 Inspection and test report

The manufacturer shall furnish, with each delivery, a report conforming to the requirements of EN 2078
stating the following:
- manufacturers name and address and, if appropriate, identification of the plant:
- order number;
- material standard number;
- delivery condition and metallurgical code of the product;
- quantity and dimensions;
- manufacturing and inspection schedule reference, if appropriate;
- cast and batch number;
- batch and/or test samples heat treatment, if required by the purchaser;
- results of all tests and chemical analysis and re-tests.
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Material standard line Frequency of testing

reference Requirements Qualification phase
Release
No Title Starting Intermediate
1 Material designation See EN 2032-1.

2 Chemical composition The test samples used for chemical analysis shall be representative of the product and may be taken 1 per cast 1 per cast 1 per cast
from the molten metal. Any subsequent analytical checks taken from the solid product shall take into
consideration the heterogeneity normal to the alloy. The method of chemical analysis shall be at the
discretion of the manufacturer unless otherwise stated in the material standard or order. In cases of
dispute, the method of chemical analysis shall be agreed between the manufacturer and purchaser.
The measured chemical composition shall meet the requirements of the material standard and shall be
stated in the inspection and test report.

3 Method of melting At the discretion of the manufacturer or unless otherwise stated in the material standard.
4.1 Form Bar and section
4.2 Method of production Extrusion, rolling or drawing
The product shall satisfy the requirements of the relevant material standard and this technical
specification. The manufacturer shall define the raw materials, processes and inspection requirements
in a manufacturing schedule in accordance with EN 2078 and EN 3042. The manufacturer shall make
this available to the purchaser upon request. Changes to any manufacturing schedule agreed during
qualification and which may adversely affect the quality of the product shall be advised by the
manufacturer and shall be subject to written approval of the purchaser.
Each product shall be traceable to the cast, production batch and/or heat treatment batch at all stages
of manufacture, testing and delivery.
Die (press) quenching of AL-P6XXX series alloys shall be permitted unless specifically precluded by
the order or drawing. Die (press) quenching of all other alloys shall not be permitted unless agreed in
writing between the manufacturer and purchaser.
The use of bridge/porthole dies shall only be permissible when agreed in writing between the
manufacturer and purchaser.
Multi-hole die extrusion shall be permitted unless specifically precluded by the order.
Minor straightening or other rectification of products shall be permitted after controlled stretching unless

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specifically precluded on the order. Such rectification shall be carried out as soon as possible after
solution heat treatment and controlled stretching and before any artificial ageing. The product shall be
marked to state whether it is in the Txx10 or Txx11 condition.
4.3 Limit dimension(s) Minimum and/or maximum size of the product expressed as the nominal thickness a, or nominal
thicknesses for multi-legged/flanged sections, or as a nominal diameter, D, of round bar or of the

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circumscribing circle for regular polygonal bar. The dimensions shall be as given on the drawing. See
also line 96.

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Material standard line Frequency of testing
reference Requirements Qualification phase
Release
No Title Starting Intermediate

5 Technical specification Reference to this technical specification EN 4400-3. In cases of conflict, the requirements of the
material standard shall take precedence over those of this technical specification. See also EN 4258.
6.1 Delivery condition The product shall be supplied in the delivery condition specified in this line in the material standard
and/or as stated on the order.
When required, semi-finished product designations shall conform to the requirements of the order.
Marking :
The method of marking used shall not cause corrosion, crack initiation, contamination or unacceptable
deformation. The marking shall remain permanently visible after handling and contact with protective
products.
Unless otherwise specified, the nature and colour of marking ink and type of marking characters shall
be left to the discretion of the manufacturer. The marking inks shall be removable with cleaning
products which do not leave a residue which could affect further processing. The cleaning products
shall not give rise to corrosion.
All products shall be marked legibly as indicated in the following tables. Additional marking shall be
agreed between the manufacturer and purchaser and stated on the order.

Product of diameter D, or major sectional dimension > 12,5 mm

Continuous marking a, b End marking a, c

Material standard Batch number

Dimensional standard or part/drawing number Inspection stamp
Delivery condition
Manufacturer/plant identification
a
Ink or similar product shall be used.
b
All information shall be repeated at least every 500 mm.
c
Hard stamping (on one end of the product) shall only be carried out if specifically requested by the
purchaser.

Products of diameter or major sectional dimension, a or D 12,5 mm

The information stated in the above table shall be indelibly marked on a durable label attached to
each bundle of products.

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Material standard line Frequency of testing

reference Requirements Qualification phase
Release
No Title Starting Intermediate

6.1 Delivery condition Preservation:

(continued) Unless otherwise agreed and stated on the order, the product shall be delivered with corrosion
protection. The type of corrosion protection shall be agreed between the purchaser and manufacturer.
Packing:
All necessary precautions shall be taken to prevent damage to, or corrosion of the product, especially
where the delivered surface finish shall be maintained, that is, not subsequently machined.
The packing shall be suitable for the type of transportation used.
The exterior of the packing shall bear the following information:
name and address of recipient,
mass,
order number and sufficient information to enable the contents to be related to the relevant
documentation.
Shipment:
The responsibility for shipping shall be detailed in a transport contract.
Heat treatment Thermal and/or thermomechanical operations shall be applied to the product as specified in the
material standard and are listed in the same order as they are to be applied. Abbreviations and symbols
used in the material standard are shown in the following table: all other terms are written in full.

Term Abbreviation/Symbol Term Abbreviation/Symbol

temperature minute min

time t second s
day d water quench WQ

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hour h air cool AC

Unless otherwise specified, heat treatment facilities shall conform to AMS 2750.
If a specific temperature (value and tolerance) and time are stated in the material standard or order,
these parameters shall be mandatory. If a temperature range is stated, a temperature within that range,
reduced by the tolerances of the furnace, shall be selected. The charge shall be maintained at the

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temperature selected, subject to the furnace tolerances in the following table, for the period stated in
the material standard:

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Material standard line Frequency of testing
reference Requirements Qualification phase
Release
No Title Starting Intermediate

6.1 Heat treatment

(concluded) Temperature range specified Maximum tolerance
Heat treatment
in material standard C
Solution heat treatment 12 C 6
12 C 6
Artificial ageing
< 12 C 3

When the material standard defines a temperature range of 10C or a temperature with a tolerance of
5C heat treatment facilities calibrated to AMS 2750 Class 2 are acceptable. When the duration of the
treatment stage is stated as a range, a time within that range shall be selected. When the duration is
not specified, it shall be at the discretion of the manufacturer. Where ramping to the treatment
temperature is allowed in the material standard and is used, this shall be stated in the inspection and
test report.
Where controlled stretching after solution heat treatment is required, this is defined as a stage within
the heat treatment. A permanent elongation within the range stated in the material standard shall be
selected.

6.2 Delivery condition code See EN 2032-2.

7 Use condition The use condition temper of the product shall be stated in the material standard.
Heat treatment If the delivery condition is the use condition, no further heat treatment shall be applied to the
product.
If the delivery condition is not the use condition, the product shall be subject to heat treatment(s)
in the same order as those specified in the material standard. Abbreviations and symbols used in
the material standard are shown in the following table: all other terms are written in full.

Term Abbreviation/Symbol Term Abbreviation/Symbol

temperature minute min
time t second s
day d water quench WQ
hour h air cool AC
Unless otherwise specified, heat treatment facilities and procedures shall conform to AMS 2750.
If a specific temperature (value and tolerance) and time are stated in the material standard or order,
these parameters shall be mandatory. If a temperature range is stated, a temperature within that range,
reduced by the tolerances of the furnace, shall be selected. The charge shall be maintained at the
temperature selected, subject to the furnace tolerances in the following table, for the period stated in
the material standard:

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Material standard line Frequency of testing

reference Requirements Qualification phase
Release
No Title Starting Intermediate

7 Heat treatment
(concluded) Temperature range specified Maximum tolerance
Heat treatment
in material standard C
Solution heat treatment 12 C 6
12 C 6
Artificial ageing
< 12 C 3

When the material standard defines a temperature range of 10C or a temperature with a tolerance of
5C heat treatment facilities calibrated to AMS 2750 Class 2 are acceptable. When the duration of the
treatment stage is stated as a range, a time within that range shall be selected. When the duration is
not specified, it shall be at the discretion of the manufacturer. Where ramping to the heat treatment
temperature is allowed in the material standard and is used, this shall be stated on the inspection and
test report.
Where the use condition is not the delivery condition the inspection and test report shall detail the heat
treatment applied to the test samples representing the use condition: see line 8,3.
8.1 Test sample(s) This line relates to test samples for the tests defined in lines 12 to 16.
For machined product, the thickness before machining shall govern the requirements of sampling,
testing and determination of acceptance limits.
Test samples shall be selected such that they are clear of any stretcher jaw marks.
Test samples shall not be worked after removal from the product they represent.
Test samples and associated test pieces shall be identified in such a manner that their orientation with
respect to the product and traceability to the batch is maintained.
Where the product is supplied in the use condition and hardness and/or electrical conductivity testing is
used for batch uniformity assessment, see line 82, then such testing shall be carried out prior to

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selection of the tensile test sample(s). In such cases the product(s) showing the lowest hardness and/
or highest electrical conductivity values shall be selected for tensile testing.
Where electrical conductivity measurements (line 32) are used as an indirect assessment of resistance
to stress corrosion cracking and/or exfoliation corrosion, such measurements shall be made on the test
sample(s) selected for tensile testing.

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Material standard line Frequency of testing

reference Requirements Qualification phase
Release
No Title Starting Intermediate
8.2 Test piece(s) This line relates to test pieces for the tests defined in lines 12 to 16.
Test pieces shall be machined from the test samples taken in accordance with the requirements of
line 8.1 of this technical specification.
Test pieces shall be in the heat treatment condition of the test samples from which they are taken, that
is, no further heat treatment shall be carried out.
Test piece type and dimensions shall be as specified for the appropriate test/line number in the material
standard and/or this technical specification and/or test method.
For parallel sided product of a 10 mm, test pieces shall be flat specimens of full product thickness.
For product of a or D > 10 mm, proportional round specimens of the form and one of the sizes in
EN 2002-1 shall be used.

8.3 Heat treatment If the delivery condition is not the use condition, the test samples shall be subject to heat treatment as
specified in line 7 of the material standard.
If the delivery condition is the use condition, no further heat treatment shall be applied to the test samples.
9 Dimensions concerned Nominal thickness, a, or nominal diameter, D, of the product to which the properties, in lines 11 to 26 of
the material standard, relate.
10 Thickness of cladding Not used for this product
on each face
11 Direction of test piece As specified in the material standard and relates to the direction of the test piece used for tensile testing.

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reference Requirements Qualification phase
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Tensile test Lines 12 to 16

12 Temperature C As specified in the material standard and relates to the temperature at which the tensile tests are carried out.

13 Proof stress Rp0,2 MPa Tensile testing shall be carried out in accordance with EN 2002-1. 3 test pieces 2 test pieces 1 test piece
The results shall satisfy the requirements of the material standard. per direction per direction per batch a, b
14 Strength Rm MPa The tensile test piece direction and position within the product shall be in accordance with the following per batch per batch
15 Elongation A % table:

Bar a
If stated on the order the frequency of
release testing shall be increased to 2 per
Longitudinal tests batch :
a or D b Test sample Figure n in 1 from product with the lowest electrical
Bar form conductivity or highest hardness;
mm mm axis annex A 1 from product with the highest electrical
Round, square or 40 a/2 or D/2 A.1 conductivity or lowest hardness.
b
regular polygon > 40 a/4 or D/4 A.2 If stated on the order, the frequency of release
testing shall be increased to one test per
40 a/2 and b/2 A.3
40 extruded/rolled/drawn length.
Rectangular > 40 a/2 and b/4 A.4
> 40 > 40 a/4 and b/4 A.5
Transverse tests
When tests in this direction are specified in the material standard and where size permits, the
test samples shall be selected as in Annex A, Figures A6-A9, or as defined by the purchaser.

Section
Longitudinal tests

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For sections of sufficient width and whose minor dimension in the thickest part is :
40 mm, see Annex A, Figure A.10;
> 40 mm, see Annex A, Figure A.11;
or as defined by the purchaser.
Transverse tests

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When tests in this direction are specified in the material standard and/or drawing, the location of
the test samples shall be defined by the purchaser.

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Material standard line Frequency of testing

reference Requirements Qualification phase
Release
No Title Starting Intermediate

16 Reduction of area Not normally used for this product

17 Hardness Material standards for this product do not normally specify mandatory minimum values but hardness See line 82. See line 82. See line 82.
measurements may be carried out in order to satisfy batch uniformity requirements. See line 82.

18 Shear strength For parallel-sided product of a 10 mm, test in accordance with ASTM B831. 1 per batch 1 per batch Not normally
For product of a or D > 10 mm, test in accordance with EN 4525. where where required as a
dimensions dimensions release test
permit permit

19 Bending Test in accordance with EN 2002-6 1 per batch 1 per batch Not normally
required as a
release test

20 Impact strength Not normally used for this product

Creep parameters Lines 21-26

21 Temperature C

22 Time h

23 Stress a MPa

24 Elongation
Not normally used for this product
a %

25 Rupture R MPa
stress
26 Elongation A %
at rupture
27 Notes List of indices appearing on page 4 of the material standard which relate to normative and/or
interpretative notes which are subsequently explained in line 98 of the material standard.
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30 Microstructure
Test method 1 EN 2004-10
Frequency of testing 2 Qualification phase
Release testing
Starting Intermediate
1 sample per batch 1 sample per batch Not normally required as a release test
Sample type 3 See EN 2004-10.
Test piece definition 4 See EN 2004-10.
Heat treatment condition 5
Use condition or see material standard.
of test piece
Testing condition 6 The following etchants shall be used unless otherwise agreed upon by the manufacturer and purchaser:

Keller's reagent Barker's reagent

Composition Quantity (ml) Composition Quantity
Hydrofluoric acid (HF) (55 %) 2 Fluoroboric acid (HBF4) (35 %) 5g
or
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) (40 %) 3 Distilled (or de-ionised) water 200 ml
Nitric acid (HNO3) (70 %) 5 Barker's reagent is used for microanodizing and subsequent
Distilled (or de-ionised) water 190 examination of the sample under polarized light.

Acceptance criteria 7 Unless otherwise stated in the material standard, acceptance criteria shall be agreed between the manufacturer and purchaser.

32 Electrical conductivity
Test method 1 EN 2004-1
Frequency of testing 2 Qualification phase
Release testing
Starting Intermediate
3 measurements per batch 2 measurements per batch
Sample type 3 Measurement shall be made on the surface of the samples from which the tensile test pieces are taken.
Test piece definition 4 See EN 2004-1.
Heat treatment condition 5
Use condition or see material standard.
of test piece

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Testing condition 6 See EN 2004-1.
Acceptance criteria 7 See material standard.
For the use of electrical conductivity as an assessment of batch uniformity, see line 82 of the material standard and of this technical specification.

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34 Grain size (Linear intercept method)

Test method 1 ASTM E112
Frequency of testing 2 Qualification phase
Release testing
Starting Intermediate
1 specimen per batch 1 specimen per batch Not normally required as a release test

Sample type 3 Measurement shall be made at the location of a tensile test sample.
The grain size shall be measured on a section outside of any peripheral coarse grain zone. Planes to examine : LT-ST and L-ST.
Test piece definition 4 See ASTM E112.
Heat treatment condition 5
Use condition or see material standard.
of test piece
Testing condition 6 See ASTM E112.
Acceptance criteria 7 Unless otherwise stated in the material standard acceptance criteria shall be agreed between the manufacturer and purchaser.

38 Intergranular corrosion
Test method 1 EN 2716
Frequency of testing 2 Qualification phase
Release testing
Starting Intermediate
1 specimen per batch.
3 specimens per batch 2 specimens per batch Subject to written approval from the purchaser, this test may be omitted or
the " capability clause " may apply.
Sample type 3 See EN 2716.
Test piece definition 4 See EN 2716.
Heat treatment condition 5
Use condition or see material standard.
of test piece
Testing condition 6 See EN 2716.
Acceptance criteria 7 For alloys with < 3,5 % magnesium, acceptance values shall be agreed between the manufacturer and purchaser unless they are stated in the
material standard.
For alloys with 3,5 % magnesium, the results shall satisfy the acceptance criteria specified in EN 2716 unless otherwise stated in the material
standard or advised by the purchaser.
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39 Stress corrosion
Test method 1 ASTM G47 using tensile method
Frequency of testing 2 Qualification phase
Release testing
Starting Intermediate
Susceptibility to stress corrosion cracking is normally assessed
indirectly by electrical conductivity tests : see line 32 of the material
standard and this technical specification.
Subject to approval from the purchaser, the test may be omitted or the
capability clause may apply, but the test shall be carried out if:
a) Such testing is specifically required by the purchaser, that is, there
3 test specimens per batch 2 test specimens per batch is no agreement that the tests may be omitted and / or if there is no
agreement that the capability clause may apply or if there is
insufficient statistical evidence that the required acceptance criteria
can be met;
b) The results of any electrical conductivity testing are unsatisfactory.
Whenever stress corrosion tests are carried out, test frequency shall be
3 specimens per batch.
Sample type 3 Tests shall be carried out when a or D > 25 mm unless otherwise stated in the material standard.
Test piece definition 4 Unless otherwise stated in the material standard, test specimens shall be machined such that the stress is applied in the ST direction.
Heat treatment condition 5
Use condition or see material standard.
of test piece
Testing condition 6 See material standard for stress level to be applied.
Acceptance criteria 7 See material standard.

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40 Fracture toughness
Test method 1 ASTM E399
Frequency of testing 2 Qualification phase
Release testing
Starting Intermediate
1 specimen in T-L orientation per batch, if section size permits.
2 specimens per direction per batch 1 specimen per direction per batch (Subject to written approval from the purchaser, the test may be omitted
or the test frequency reduced or the "capability clause" may apply).
Sample type 3 Tests shall be carried out when the section size permits a compact tension piece (CT) of minimum thickness a = 12 mm to be taken. The maximum
possible thickness shall be used.
Test piece definition 4 For square or rectangular cross-sections, or for sections which can be subdivided into such by machining, (e.g. L, T, H sections), specimens shall
be those whose crack plane orientation is described by the standard two letter code nomenclature applied to the three orthogonal axes, S-L, T-L,
L-T. The specimen axes shall be central at a/2 unless otherwise shown on the drawing.
For cylindrical or regular polygonal sections where deformation is parallel to, and symmetrical about the longitudinal axis, T-L and L-T specimens
shall be taken from orientations similar to, and using the same nomenclature as for square/rectangular sections: in this case, the diametrical
direction represents the T direction. See diagram below. The specimen axes shall be central at D/2 unless otherwise shown on the drawing.
NOTE The material standards do not use the radial orientations and nomenclature as described in ASTM E399 for cylindrical sections.

a
Extrusion/ Drawing Direction
Figure 1
Heat treatment condition 5 Use condition or see material standard.
of test piece
Testing condition 6 See ASTM E399.
Acceptance criteria 7 See material standard.
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44 External defects
Test method 1 Visual inspection
Frequency of testing 2 Qualification phase
Release testing
Starting Intermediate
Each product 100 % Each product 100 % Each product 100 %
Sample type 3
Test piece definition 4
Heat treatment condition 5
Use condition or see material standard.
of test piece
Testing condition 6
Acceptance criteria 7
Type of defect Acceptance criteria
a
Score marks, scratches, die lines Allowed if defect depth is 3 % of a or D or 0,3 mm,
whichever is smaller.
Die pick-up a Minor defects not preventing product use are allowed.
Smearing a
a
Flecking
Corrosion Not allowed - Length shall be rejected.
a
Surface inclusions Not allowed if present after dressing.
a
Surface tears Not allowed but removal by dressing is permitted.
Blisters Not allowed - Length shall be rejected.
a
Handling damage Allowed if damage depth is 3 % of a or D or 0,3 mm,
whichever is smaller.
Cracks Not allowed - Length shall be rejected.

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Extrusion stop and start marks Not allowed - Length shall be rejected.
a
Dressing is allowed providing dimensions remain within tolerances and the surface appearance of the dressed zones is similar to that of the non-dressed
surface and does not show any indications if subject to die penetrant flaw detection.

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46 Fatigue
Test method 1 Test in accordance with EN 3874, EN 3987, EN 3988 or EN 6072 as appropriate or a method agreed between manufacturer and purchaser.
Frequency of testing 2 Qualification phase
Release testing
Starting Intermediate
S-N in L direction. Minimum of S-N in L direction. Minimum of
10 specimens at a range of applied 10 specimens at a range of applied Not normally required as a release test.
loads per batch loads per batch
Sample type 3 To be agreed between the manufacturer and purchaser.
Test piece definition 4 To be agreed between the manufacturer and purchaser.
Heat treatment condition 5
Use condition or see material standard.
of test piece
Testing condition 6 To be agreed between the manufacturer and purchaser.
Acceptance criteria 7 Unless otherwise stated in the material standard, acceptance values shall be agreed between the manufacturer and purchaser.

49 Exfoliation corrosion
Test method 1 EN 2720
Frequency of testing 2 Qualification phase
Release testing
Starting Intermediate
1 specimen per batch
(Subject to written approval from the purchaser, this test may be omitted or the
"capability clause" may apply)
3 specimens per batch 2 specimens per batch
Susceptibility to exfoliation corrosion may also be assessed routinely and indirectly
by electrical conductivity measurements subject to written approval from the
purchaser: see line 32 of the material standard and this technical specification.

Sample type 3 For section and bar of square or rectangular cross-section of a 10 mm, test the as-manufactured surface: for a > 10 mm tests shall be carried out
on specimens from which a surface layer of thickness a/10 has been removed.
For round bar, remove 10 % of diameter and test on machined longitudinal surface.
Test piece definition 4 See EN 2720.
Heat treatment condition 5
Use condition or see material standard.
of test piece
Testing condition 6 See EN 2720.
Acceptance criteria 7 See material standard.
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61 Internal defects
Test method 1 EN 4050-4
Frequency of testing 2 Qualification phase
Release testing
Starting Intermediate
Each product 100 % Each product 100 % Each product 100 %
Sample type 3 Tests shall be carried out on the following product:
i) Section with a cross-sectional area 650 mm and minor dimension a 12 mm
2

ii) Bar of D 30 mm.

For machined product, testing shall be carried out before machining.
Test piece definition 4 See EN 4050-4.
Heat treatment condition 5
Testing shall normally be carried out after final solution heat treatment and quenching but may also be carried out in the aged condition.
of test piece
Testing condition 6 Top surface resolution shall be 3 mm.
Acceptance criteria 7 The tests shall satisfy the requirements of class 3.

64 Surface condition roughness

Test method 1 Method to be agreed between manufacturer and purchaser.
Frequency of testing 2 Qualification phase
Release testing
Starting Intermediate
1 product per batch
2 products per batch 1 product per batch (Subject to written approval from the purchaser, this test may be omitted
or the "capability clause" may apply)
Sample type 3
Test piece definition 4
Heat treatment condition 5

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Use condition or see material standard.
of test piece
Testing condition 6 The surface roughness of the product shall be measured transversely with respect to the direction of working.
Acceptance criteria 7 Unless otherwise stated in the material standard, drawing or order, the results shall meet the following requirements:
Ra 3,2 m for section 650 mm
2

Ra 6,3 m for section > 650 mm2

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68 Density
Test method 1 EN 6018
Frequency of testing 2 Qualification phase
Release testing
Starting Intermediate
If a satisfactory correlation with measured values has been shown,
1 test per cast. 1 test per cast.
density values may be calculated from the measured chemical
Density values shall also be Density values shall also be composition in lieu of direct measurement, unless otherwise required by
calculated from the measured calculated from the measured the purchaser.
chemical composition. chemical composition.
If direct measurement is required, 1 test per cast.
Sample type 3 See EN 6018.
Test piece definition 4 Prior to testing, the surfaces shall be removed by machining off a layer at least 2 mm thick.
Heat treatment condition 5
Use condition or see material standard.
of test piece
Testing condition 6 See EN 6018.
Acceptance criteria 7 Unless otherwise stated in the material standard, acceptance values shall be agreed between the manufacturer and purchaser.

69 Youngs Modulus
Test method 1 EN 2002-1
Frequency of testing 2 Qualification phase
Release testing
Starting Intermediate
3 specimens in L direction per batch 2 specimens in L direction per batch Not normally required as a release test
Sample type 3 See EN 2002-1.
Test piece definition 4 See EN 2002-1.
Heat treatment condition 5
Use condition or see material standard.
of test piece
Testing condition 6 See EN 2002-1.
Acceptance criteria 7 Unless otherwise stated in the material standard, acceptance values shall be agreed between the manufacturer and purchaser.
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70 Compression proof stress, Rc0,2

Test method 1 EN 4523
Frequency of testing 2 Qualification phase
Release testing
Starting Intermediate
2 specimens in L direction per batch 1 specimen in L direction per batch Not normally required as a release test
Sample type 3 See EN 4523.
Test piece definition 4 See EN 4523.
Heat treatment condition 5
Use condition or see material standard.
of test piece
Testing condition 6 See EN 4523.
Acceptance criteria 7 Unless otherwise stated in the material standard, acceptance values shall be agreed between the manufacturer and purchaser.

71 Crack propagation
Test method 1 EN 4524
Frequency of testing 2 Qualification phase
Release testing
Starting Intermediate
2 specimens in L-T direction per 1 specimen in L-T direction per
length per batch, if product size length per batch, if product size Not normally required as a release test
permits. permits.
Sample type 3 See EN 4524.
Test piece definition 4 See EN 4524.
Heat treatment condition 5
Use condition or see material standard.
of test piece
Testing condition 6 See EN 4524.
Acceptance criteria 7 Unless otherwise stated in the material standard, acceptance values shall be agreed between the manufacturer and purchaser.

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82 Batch uniformity
Test method 1 Electrical conductivity measurements shall be in accordance with EN 2004-1 or by a method agreed upon by the manufacturer and purchaser.
Brinell hardness measurements shall be in accordance with EN ISO 6506-1.
The method used shall be at the discretion of the manufacturer unless a specific method is stated in the material standard or defined by the purchaser.
Frequency of testing 2 Electrical conductivity measurement
Qualification phase
Release testing
Starting Intermediate
One measurement every metre One measurement at each end Number and location of Frequency
Form
along each product per batch on the cross-section (if practical), measurements per length of testing
for each product in the batch in Bar of circular
One at each end on Each product
addition to one measurement cross-section and
the cross-section in each batch
every metre along the length for diameter 30 mm
25 % of the products in each One at each end on Each product
batch Bar with square
or rectangular the cross-section in each batch
cross-section and and
of side 25 mm at metre intervals along the 25 % of products
product in each batch
Section, if shape and One at each end on
dimensions enable cross-section (if practical) 25 % of products in
measurements or on a flat surface at each each batch
to be made end of the section
Hardness testing
Qualification phase
Release testing
Starting Intermediate
One measurement at each end of One measurement at each end of Length 4 000 mm: one end of each length per batch
each length per batch each length per batch Length > 4 000 mm: each end of each length per batch
Sample type 3
Test piece definition 4
Heat treatment condition 5 Use condition or see material standard.
of test piece
Testing condition 6 Electrical conductivity and hardness measurements shall be made at approximately the same location with respect to the width. Measurements
across the width for exceptionally wide extrusions shall be subject to agreement between the manufacturer and purchaser.
Acceptance criteria 7 Electrical conductivity:
The difference between the lowest and highest electrical conductivity measurement shall not exceed 1,0 MS/m per length, 1,5 MS/m per batch. Any
significant deviation from the typical value stated in the material standard shall be cause for further investigation.
NOTE In addition to the above batch uniformity requirements the material standard may also state mandatory electrical conductivity requirements (line 32) as an
indirect indication of resistance to stress corrosion cracking or exfoliation corrosion.
Hardness:
Values shall conform with the maximum variations specified in the material standard.
Typical hardness values are usually stated in the material standard but failure to achieve these shall not be used alone as a cause of rejection.
Where hardness is used for batch uniformity assessment, the length showing the lowest hardness shall be selected for tensile testing: see line 8.1.
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85 Bearing stress
Test method 1 EN 4522
Frequency of testing 2 Qualification phase
Release testing
Starting Intermediate
2 specimens in L direction per e/D 1 specimen in L direction per e/D
Not normally required as a release test
ratio per batch ratio per batch
Sample type 3 See EN 4522.
Test piece definition 4 Bearing stress test pieces with e/D ratios of both 1,5 and 2,0 shall be used. The location of the test pieces shall be in accordance with the following
tables and annex B, unless this is prevented by section size and/or configuration in which case locations shall be defined by the purchaser. All tests
shall be carried out in the longitudinal direction. Tests pieces shall be taken adjacent to tensile test pieces.
Bar
a or D b
Bar form Specimen axis Figure n in annex B
mm mm

40
a
Round, square or a/2 or D/2 B.1
regular polygon
> 40
a,b
a/4 or D/4 B.2

40 a/2 and b/2 B.3

40
Rectangular > 40 a/2 and b/4 B.4

> 40 > 40 a/4 and b/4 B.5

a
For regular polygonal sections, the plane of the test specimen shall be parallel to a flat side of the section.
b
For round sections, the plane of the test specimen shall be coincident with the section diameter.

Sections

For sections of sufficient width and whose minor dimension in the thickness part is:
40 mm, see Annex B, Figure B.6.

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Heat treatment condition 5

Use condition or see material standard.
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Acceptance criteria 7 Unless otherwise stated in the material standard, acceptance values shall be agreed between the manufacturer and purchaser.
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87 Extrusion back-end defect

Test method 1 EN 2715
Frequency of testing 2 Qualification phase
Release testing
Starting Intermediate
1 specimen per length per batch.
1 specimen per length per batch 1 specimen per length per batch (Subject to written approval from the purchaser, this frequency may be
reduced or turned into the "capability clause").
Sample type 3 The specimen shall be taken from the back end of extruded/extruded and drawn lengths.
Test piece definition 4 The specimen shall be prepared transversely to examine the LT-ST plane.
Heat treatment condition 5
Use condition
of test piece
Testing condition 6 The full cross-section shall be examined.
Acceptance criteria 7 The cross-section shall be free from defects prejudicial to use. If any specimen fails this criteria, additional specimens may be taken and examined until a
location is reached on the product which is free from defects. The remainder of the product may be accepted if it meets the length stated on the order.
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88 Peripheral coarse grain

Test method 1 EN 2715
Frequency of testing 2 Qualification phase
Release testing
Starting Intermediate
1 specimen per product per batch.
1 specimen per product per batch 1 specimen per product per batch (Subject to written approval from the purchaser, this frequency may be
reduced or turned into the "capability clause")
Sample type 3 The same specimen as that used for examination of back end defect may be used (line 87) although this is not mandatory.
Test piece definition 4 The specimen shall be prepared transversely to examine the LT-ST plane.
Heat treatment condition 5
Solution treated or solution treated and aged conditions
of test piece
Testing condition 6 Peripheral coarse grain depth measurements shall be made as specified in the following table:
Round bar
Rectangular bar Corners of non-round bar Hollow and complex sections
and regular polygons

Along the radius (round bar) or

Perpendicular to and at
perpendicular to and at the Not required unless specified in the material standard,
the centre of the major
centres of the flats (regular order or drawing
dimensional face
polygons)

Acceptance criteria 7 The maximum depth of the peripheral coarse grain zone for round, square and rectangular bar and regular polygons shall be in accordance with the
following table, level A or B, as defined by the material standard.
Dimensions in millimetres

Maximum depth of peripheral coarse grain zone

a or D
Level A Level B
a or D < 1,3 Values to be agreed between the manufacturer and purchaser
1,3 a or D < 10 0,25 (a or D) or 1,5 a 0,5 (a or D) or 3,0 a

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50 a or D < 80 2,5 5,0
80 a or D < 100 3,0 6,0
a or D 100 4,0 8,0

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Whichever is the lower value

The maximum depth of the peripheral coarse grain zone for hollow or complex sections shall be agreed between the manufacturer and purchaser.
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95 Marking inspection
Test method 1 Visual inspection
Frequency of testing 2 Qualification phase
Release testing
Starting Intermediate
Each product Each product Sufficient to certify compliance
Sample type 3
Test piece definition 4
Heat treatment condition 5

of test piece
Testing condition 6
Acceptance criteria 7 The requirements of sub-line 6.1 of this technical specification shall be met.

96 Dimensional inspection
Test method 1 Measuring equipment and procedures suitable for the tolerances shall be used.
Frequency of testing 2 Qualification phase
Release testing
Starting Intermediate
Each product Each product 10 % of products in the batch unless otherwise stated on the order
Sample type 3
Test piece definition 4
Heat treatment condition 5

of test piece
Testing condition 6
Acceptance criteria 7 Dimensions and tolerances shall conform to the requirements of the dimensional standard or order or the relevant standard given in TR 2410.

98 Notes Normative and/or interpretive notes appearing on pages 4 and 5 of the material standard.

99 Typical use This line is not normally completed for aluminium and aluminium alloys.

100 Qualification For approval of the manufacturer's quality systems, see EN 2000.
For product qualification, see EN 3042.
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Annex A
(normative)

Orientation and location of tensile test pieces in bar and sections

All dimensions in millimetres

Figure A.1

Figure A.2

Figure A.3

Figure A.4

Figure A.5
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All dimensions in millimetres

Figure A.6

Figure A.7

Figure A.8

Figure A.9

Figure A.10
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Annex B
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Orientation and location of bearing stress specimens in bar and

sections
All dimensions in millimetres

Figure B.1

Figure B.2

Figure B.3
Figure B.4

Figure B.6

Figure B.5

Figure B.7
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