Aluminum 7055 · temper
Aluminum 7055 T77511
Properties of the T77511 condition, compared with the other 7055 tempers.
Extruded-product equivalent of T7751 — stringers, spar caps and other extruded compression members.
What is 7055 T77511?
7055 T77511 is 7055 in the T77511 temper — extruded-product equivalent of T7751 — stringers, spar caps and other extruded compression members. 7055 T77511 has a yield strength of 621 MPa (90.1 ksi) and a tensile strength of 648 MPa (94 ksi) — stronger than 99% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 10% and the elastic modulus is 70.5 GPa (10.2 Msi). 7055 T77511 has a density of 2.85 g/cm³ (0.103 lb/in³), heavier than 95% of aluminum grades. It melts at 475°C (887 °F).
Advantages
- High strength — 621 MPa (90.1 ksi), better than 99% of aluminum grades
Limitations
- Difficult to weld — 15/100, worse than 96% of aluminum grades
- Limited service temperature — 120°C (248 °F), worse than 79% of aluminum grades
7055 T77511 properties
Typical room-temperature values for 7055 T77511 — 10 properties are specific to this condition; the rest are grade-level values shared by every 7055 temper. Each bar shows where the value sits among the aluminum grades in FabDigit's library — further right is higher.
Physical3
7055 T77511 has a density of 2.85 g/cm³ (0.103 lb/in³), heavier than 95% of aluminum grades. It melts at 475°C (887 °F).
Mechanical13
7055 T77511 has a yield strength of 621 MPa (90.1 ksi) and a tensile strength of 648 MPa (94 ksi) — stronger than 99% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 10% and the elastic modulus is 70.5 GPa (10.2 Msi).
Thermal6
7055 T77511 is rated for continuous service to 120°C (248 °F). It conducts heat at 154 W/m·K (89 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 68% of aluminum grades. Thermal expansion is 23.4 µm/m·K (13 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
7055 T77511 conducts electricity at 37 % IACS, better than 58% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is fair (42/100), worse than 69% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 7055 T77511 takes about 205 MJ of energy and emits 12.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 75% of aluminum grades. Typical recycled content is 12%.
Manufacturability7
7055 T77511's machinability is good (62/100, better than 55% of aluminum grades); weldability poor (15/100); formability poor (20/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Other 7055 tempers and conditions
7055 is also supplied in 3 other conditions. The full side-by-side table is on the 7055 overview.
- T7751The standard commercial condition for 7055 plate: maximum strength with acceptable exfoliation and SCC resistance for upper wing / compression structure.634 MPa yield · 190 HB
- T77511Extruded-product equivalent of T7751 — stringers, spar caps and other extruded compression members.621 MPa yield · 188 HB
Working with 7055 T77511
Is 7055 easy to machine?
Machines well with sharp carbide tooling, high speed and generous coolant; expect springy chips and watch residual-stress distortion when hogging thick plate.
Can 7055 be welded?
Not fusion weldable in structural applications — use mechanical fastening, adhesive bonding or FSW with qualified procedures.
Can 7055 be formed, bent or molded?
Essentially a machine-from-solid/extrude alloy; cold form only in the W condition with large bend radii, hot form 350–420 °C then re-solution and overage.
What surface finishes work on 7055?
Chromic/sulfuric or hardcoat anodize plus primer for corrosion protection; conversion coating and epoxy primer is the standard aerospace route, avoid caustic etches that pit Cu-rich phases.
7055 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Si | ≤ 0.1 | 0.05 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.15 | 0.08 |
| Cu | 2 – 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Mn | ≤ 0.05 | 0.02 |
| Mg | 1.8 – 2.3 | 2.05 |
| Cr | ≤ 0.04 | 0.02 |
| Zn | 7.6 – 8.4 | 8 |
| Ti | ≤ 0.06 | 0.03 |
| Zrdispersoid former | 0.08 – 0.25 | 0.13 |
| Others (each)0.15 total | ≤ 0.05 | — |
| Al | balance | — |
7055 T77511 — frequently asked
What is 7055 T77511 used for?
7055 T77511 is typically used for upper wing skins, wing stringers and extrusions, keel members, compression-loaded airframe structure, machined spar and rib details and high-strength aerospace fittings. In short: highest strength 7xxx.
What is the yield strength of 7055 T77511?
7055 T77511 has a typical yield strength of 621 MPa (90.1 ksi) and a tensile strength of 648 MPa (94 ksi) — stronger than 99% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 4 listed tempers.
Is 7055 T77511 easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (62/100, better than 55% of aluminum grades). Machines well with sharp carbide tooling, high speed and generous coolant; expect springy chips and watch residual-stress distortion when hogging thick plate.
Can 7055 T77511 be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated poor (15/100). Not fusion weldable in structural applications — use mechanical fastening, adhesive bonding or FSW with qualified procedures.
What surface finishes work on 7055 T77511?
Chromic/sulfuric or hardcoat anodize plus primer for corrosion protection; conversion coating and epoxy primer is the standard aerospace route, avoid caustic etches that pit Cu-rich phases.
Can 7055 T77511 be formed, bent or molded?
Essentially a machine-from-solid/extrude alloy; cold form only in the W condition with large bend radii, hot form 350–420 °C then re-solution and overage.
What is the maximum service temperature of 7055 T77511?
7055 T77511 is rated for continuous use to about 120°C (248 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Can FabDigit make parts in 7055 T77511?
Yes — 7055 T77511 is available for CNC machining and sheet metal with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- Registration Record of International Alloy Designations (Teal Sheets) — The Aluminum Association (2018)
- MMPDS-17 Metallic Materials Properties Development and Standardization — Battelle/FAA (2022)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- 7055 Alloy Plate and Extrusion Data — Alcoa / Arconic (2016)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.