Aluminum 7049A vs 7075
Aluminum · grade comparison
Aluminum 7049A and 7075 are both aluminum grades. 7049A is the stronger of the two: yield strength 570 MPa (82.7 ksi) against 503 MPa (73 ksi) for 7075, about 13% more; tensile strength follows at 640 MPa (92.8 ksi) vs 572 MPa (83 ksi). In exchange, 7075 is the more ductile: elongation 11% versus 7% for 7049A, and 7075 is harder (175 HV vs 165 HV). 7049A conducts heat better (145 W/m·K vs 130 W/m·K). On the shop floor, 7075 machines more easily (very good vs good) and 7075 sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than 7049A (high, $$$$).
7049AChoose it when strength drives the design.
7075Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
7049A vs 7075: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all aluminum grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all aluminum grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Vickers
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Bulk Modulus 70 GPa10.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33 · Hardness, Brinell 150 HB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: Melting Point (Solidus) 477°C891 °F · Liquidus Temperature 635°C1,175 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 960 J/kg·K0.23 BTU/lb·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 120°C248 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 35 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Polishability
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 10 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 205 MJ/kg88,134 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 12.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 1,200 L/kg144 gal/lb
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every aluminum grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | 7049A | 7075 |
|---|---|---|
| CNC machining | — | Yes |
| Sheet metal | — | Yes |
| Default condition | — | T6 |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$ Premium |
| Min. machined wall | — | 0.8 mm |
| Best machined surface | — | Ra 0.8 µm |
| Anodizing Type II | — | Yes |
| Cerakote | — | Yes |
| Chem Film (Alodine) | — | Yes |
| DLC | — | Yes |
| E-Coating | — | Yes |
| Electropolishing | — | Yes |
| Hard Anodize Type III w/ PTFE | — | Yes |
| Hard Anodizing Type III | — | Yes |
| Nickel Plating | — | Yes |
| PTFE Coating | — | Yes |
| Painting | — | Yes |
| Powder Coating | — | Yes |
They share 4 finishes: Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Silver Plating.
7049A vs 7075 — frequently asked
Is 7049A stronger than 7075?
Yes. 7049A has a typical yield strength of 570 MPa (82.7 ksi) against 503 MPa (73 ksi) for 7075 — about 13% more. Tensile strength is 640 MPa (92.8 ksi) vs 572 MPa (83 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 7049A or 7075?
7075 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while 7049A is high ($$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which is easier to machine, 7049A or 7075?
7075. Its machinability rates very good (78/100) against good (65/100) for 7049A; for welding the order is 7075 first (poor, 18/100) then 7049A (not recommended, 12/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 7049A and 7075 side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.