ASTM B597-92(1998) PDF

Scope: 1.1 This practice is intended as an aid in establishing a suitable procedure for the heat treatment of aluminum alloys. 1.2 Times and temperatures appearing in the heat treatment tables are typical for various forms, sizes, and manufacturing methods and may not provide the optimum heat treatment for a specific item. 1.3 Some alloys in the 6XXX series may achieve the T4 temper by quenching from within the solution temperature range during or immediately following a hot working process, such as upon emerging from an extrusion die. Such alternatives to furnace heating and immersion quenching are indicated by footnote O, of the table for heat treatment of wrought aluminum alloys. However, this practice does not cover the requirements for a controlled press heat treatment. (A practice for press solution heat treatment of aluminum alloys is being developed.)

ASTM B597-92(1998) Referenced Document

ASTM B275 Standard Practice for Codification of Certain Nonferrous Metals and Alloys, Cast and Wrought
ASTM B557 Standard Test Methods of Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
ASTM E44 Definitions of Terms Relating to Heat Treatment of Metals

2021 ASTM B597-92(1998) Standard Practice for Heat Treatment of Aluminum Alloys (Withdrawn 2002)