Aluminum A2024-RAM2 vs A7075-RAM10
Aluminum · grade comparison
Aluminum A2024-RAM2 and A7075-RAM10 are both aluminum grades. A7075-RAM10 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) against 430 MPa (62.4 ksi) for A2024-RAM2, about 12% more; tensile strength follows at 530 MPa (76.9 ksi) vs 500 MPa (72.5 ksi). A7075-RAM10 is harder — 155 HB against 140 HB for A2024-RAM2 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. A2024-RAM2 is lighter (2.78 g/cm³ vs 2.9 g/cm³ for A7075-RAM10). On the shop floor, A2024-RAM2 machines more easily (good vs fair) and A7075-RAM10 welds better (fair vs poor).
A2024-RAM2Choose it when weight is the constraint, or when the part is machined in volume.
A7075-RAM10Choose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
A2024-RAM2 vs A7075-RAM10: 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.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 78 GPa11.3 Msi · Shear Modulus 29 GPa4.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 76 GPa11 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33 · Elongation at Break 6% · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 22 MPa·√m20 ksi·√in
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 120 W/m·K69.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 390 J/g168 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 150°C302 °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)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Castability
Same in both: Formability (cold) 15 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 15 / 100 · Polishability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 260 MJ/kg111,780 BTU/lb · Embodied Water 1,200 L/kg144 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 5%
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 | A2024-RAM2 | A7075-RAM10 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 4 finishes: Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Silver Plating.
A2024-RAM2 vs A7075-RAM10 — frequently asked
Is A7075-RAM10 stronger than A2024-RAM2?
Yes. A7075-RAM10 has a typical yield strength of 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) against 430 MPa (62.4 ksi) for A2024-RAM2 — about 12% more. Tensile strength is 530 MPa (76.9 ksi) vs 500 MPa (72.5 ksi).
Which is cheaper, A2024-RAM2 or A7075-RAM10?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, A2024-RAM2 or A7075-RAM10?
A2024-RAM2. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against fair (45/100) for A7075-RAM10; for welding the order is A7075-RAM10 first (fair, 45/100) then A2024-RAM2 (poor, 25/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in A2024-RAM2 and A7075-RAM10 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.