AM-2 Aluminum Bronze for Flame Spray
Nominal Chemical
Composition
INTRODUCTION
Aufhauser AM-2 is an aluminum bronze alloy wire manufactured exclusively for flame spraying. AM-2 is distinct from other aluminum bronze alloys in that the iron content is higher and more suitable for spraying. Primarily used for overlaying bearings and wear-resistant surfaces. AM-2 is stronger and harder than other bronzes. The wire produces dense coatings with very good wear-resistance. Easy to machine to an excellent finish.
APPLICATIONS
Use AM-2 for all general metallizing work with bronze. Typical applications include:
- bronze castings
- bushings
- press rams
- pump impellers
- ship propellers
- plungers and many others
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chemical Composition| Copper | Aluminum | Iron |
|---|---|---|
| 90.0 | 9.0 | 1.0 |
PHYSICAL and MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| Melting Range | 1615-1900°F |
| Typical Macro Hardness | Rb82 |
| Density | 7.06 gm/cc |
| Shrink | 0.0055 in/in |
| Tensile Strength | 29,000 psi |
| Temper | annealed |
| Cast | > 20" |
| Helix | < 1" |
STANDARD WIRE SIZE and TOLERANCE
| Diameter | 1/16” (1.6mm) | 1/8” (3.2mm) | 3/16” (4.8mm) |
| Tolerance | 0.063” +/- 0.002” | 0.125” + 0.0005/- 0.0025 inch | 0.187” + 0.001/- 0.003” |
| Package | 25 lb coil | 25 lb coil | 50 lb coil |